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It’s no shock that Greece is such a well-liked examine overseas vacation spot. It’s a rustic of profound mythology and historic historical past, residence to first-rate universities, world-renowned archaeological websites, and scrumptious Mediterranean meals. With an AIFS Overseas examine overseas program in Athens, you possibly can earn educational credit score at a revered college, immerse your self within the world-famous Greek tradition, and discover breathtaking islands throughout your free time. Need to study extra about what it’s like to review overseas in Greece?
Hear from three faculty college students who did a examine overseas program in Greece with AIFS Overseas!
Taylor: Spring in Athens
Meet Taylor, a communications main from Rowan College who studied overseas in Athens throughout spring semester. Hear Taylor clarify why she selected Athens:
“I selected Athens as a result of it’s all the time been a dream of mine to go to Greece! After I inform you it’s price it… IT’S SO WORTH IT! I’m so grateful for all of the experiences I’ve had, and all of the fantastic individuals I’ve met whereas finding out overseas.”
While you examine overseas, you possibly can immerse your self in a brand new and thrilling culinary expertise. As Taylor stated, the meals is her favourite factor about Athens:
“What I like most about Athens is that there are a ton of meals choices and scrumptious eating places throughout you and all in strolling distance… I’m already such an enormous fan of Greek meals, so having it on a regular basis is superb! Every part is so recent, and I like studying new Greek dishes!”
Between buying on the native grocery retailer close to her dorm and consuming out at eating places, Taylor discovered herself enthusiastically adopting extra of a Mediterranean weight loss plan, as she stated: “By being in Greece, [I’ve been] impressed to observe considerably of a Mediterranean weight loss plan.”
Under, Taylor explains how her examine overseas programs in Athens supplied a brand new perspective to her area of examine:
“My main is definitely communications, so most of my courses are based mostly round Greek terminology and philosophies on how we as individuals talk. Additionally, having the ability to expertise a distinct perspective in [terms of] lifestyle is basically serving to me perceive communication in a distinct context. I feel that’s actually cool!”
She goes on to say that her host establishment, the American School of Greece, presents plenty of courses targeted on well being and wellness:
“The American School of Greece presents a ton of courses for each your bodily and psychological well being! Many various courses vary from yoga, Pilates, meditation, and extra!”
Angie: Summer time in Athens
Angie, a global enterprise main at James Madison College, did a summer season examine overseas program in Athens.
Throughout her four-week program, she stated that she took “two courses, one is Facets of Greek Artwork in Athens and the opposite is Introduction to Astronomy.” Angie’s housing was near courses, so she might get pleasure from a leisurely stroll to and from class: “[It’s a] ten-minute stroll by the neighborhood to get to campus.”
Angie stated that the American School of Greece campus was a wonderful place for scholar athletes, due to its first-rate sports activities services:
“Our campus has an enormous monitor and soccer area, together with an Olympic sized swimming pool which Michael Phelps used to coach in when the Olympics have been held right here!”
Under, Angie explains her expertise touring and happening journeys throughout her program in Athens:
“It was tremendous straightforward to discover different elements of Greece—the faculty itself and AIFS put in so many various occasions and excursions we might select to go on. We had our weekends fully free and open to go to wherever we needed. So, my associates and I took benefit of that. We’d ebook ferry tickets and go across the islands on the weekends.”
Not solely did the ferries make journey straightforward, however Angie additionally added that “There are such a lot of totally different reasonably priced transportation providers like buses and trains that may take you from metropolis to metropolis.”
Frightened about making associates throughout your time overseas? Everybody does! As Angie explains, different examine overseas college students are sometimes wanting to make new associates:
“Everyone seems to be in the identical boat and desires to fulfill new individuals; you simply should put your self on the market! I discovered one of the best individuals ever, and we’re already planning after we can see one another again residence!”
Halle: Fall in Athens
Halle, a advertising and marketing main and worldwide enterprise minor from Auburn College, studied overseas in Athens in the course of the fall semester. As Halle explains, fall is the right time to review overseas in Athens:
“When you’re not an enormous fan of huge crowds, go to vacationer areas and sights after vacationer season ends! That is usually within the fall or early spring. When you love town, Athens will certainly be proper up your alley! Athens is the largest metropolis in Greece, so you possibly can anticipate a bigger inhabitants. Nevertheless, it’s not inconceivable to discover a gap within the wall.”
Whereas it will get cooler in Greece in the course of the late fall, Halle says it’s a fantastic place to be if you wish to keep away from the chilly: “When you’re on the lookout for an space that can keep heat nearly all of your keep, I extremely suggest Greece!”
Finding out overseas in Greece is an superior alternative to find a few of its many beautiful islands. Throughout her program, Halle traveled to Corinth, Meteora, Nafplio, Corfu, and Santorini! Like all our applications, you possibly can go on journeys and excursions led by AIFS Overseas workers; plus, you’ll have loads of time to do some touring with the chums you make alongside the best way!
Hear Halle describe her expertise with the AIFS Overseas on-site workers in Athens:
“My Program Director’s identify is Alice, and she or he is the sweetest girl on the planet! She is so responsive and checks in with us typically. She spoiled us with an 11-course meal after our Acropolis tour!”
Flip your journey overseas into an odyssey of its personal—examine overseas in Greece like these three college students did with AIFS Overseas!
AIFS Overseas presents a number of applications in Greece, every offering entry to a spread of distinctive programs and cultural experiences. While you examine overseas in Greece with AIFS Overseas, you obtain priceless program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), akin to housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, 24/7 emergency help, complete insurance coverage, and the help of our trusted on-site workers.
