[PAST EVENT] W&M Faculty Led Study Abroad Program to Athens

May 27, 2025 - June 15, 2025
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class in Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city in Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire, and is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks and is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the famous Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery. The city is a testament to the classical era and has the world's largest collection of Greek antiquities. Nafplio is a coastal town in the Peloponnese and was the first capitol of the Kingdom of Greece. The city has a beautiful shoreline, winding streets, and an array of historical sites and attractions.

Program Description:

Run through W&M's Department of Classical Studies, this intensive summer program in Ancient Greek Studies, focuses on Athens and Nafplio. Students visit archaeological sites where they study monuments and art from classical antiquity in their original setting. Excursions include sites within Athens, Nafplio, and other places of interest, such as Delphi, Olympia, Santorini, and Mycenea. Housing and excursion logistics are provided by our institutional partner, College Year Athens (CYA).











Sponsored by: Reves Center for International Studies

Contact

[[wmabroad,Global Education Office]]