ATHENS, G Odyssey of Athens
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS AND EXCURSIONS
One-day 3 Island Cruise Students set sail for a full day of island hopping. The one-day 3 island cruise makes stops in the Greek islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra (usually offered in the summer and during Fall I and Spring II.) Explore Greek Archaeological Sites While in Athens, students will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums such as the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, the first modern Olympic stadium and the National Archaeological Museum. Tour of Ancient Olympia Each semester, an overnight excursion to visit the multiple archaeological sites of Ancient Olympia. Students visit the archaeological site in Olympia and learn about the origins of the Ancient Olympic Games, visit the theatre of Epidaurus to learn about ancient Greek drama and the role of theatre in Ancient Greece and visit Mycena, one of the great cities of the Mycenaean civilization that played a vital role in classical Greek culture. Semester Overnight Excursions Each semester, an excursion is planned for students to explore different regions of Greece. The fall excursion typically takes students to Delphi and Meteora and in the spring to Sparta-Mystras and Monemvasia. During the spring visit to Sparta-Mystras and Monemvasia, students will tour two Byzantine Fortress cities and the castle- town of Monemvasia. FAST FACTS ABOUT ATHENS • Webster Athens, also known as The Odyssey in Athens program, was named a Top Study Abroad in 2019 by GoAbroad.com, which annually ranks study abroad programs based on student reviews. • Dating back to 3000 BCE, Athens is the oldest capital city in Europe. • Piraeus is one of the busiest passenger ports in the world, making for easy weekend trips to many Greek islands.
CAMPUS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Greece is the birthplace of democracy, political science, Western philosophy and literature, and the Olympic games and Athens is the center of it all, making it an ideal study abroad destination. With its extraordinary artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage, Athens is richly endowed with resources for formal study and experiential learning. Webster Athens is in an ideal location, in the historical neighborhood known as Plaka, at the foothills of the Acropolis. Plaka is also known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” because of its location to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites including the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian. Athens is a modern city with a plethora of activity; cultural events including concerts, gallery exhibits, dance and theatre are an integral part of everyday life. The Webster Athens campus was established in 2014 and is dedicated to creating a campus culture that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion and promotes international understanding and appreciation. With a low student- to-faculty ratio, faculty get to know students on a first-name basis and classes are highly interactive with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Housed within two beautiful and historic buildings, the campus features classrooms, a computer lab, library, administrative offices and a cultural center. The classroom building has been fully renovated and offers a break room and rooftop access during business hours which provides a space to relax and enjoy a wonderful view overlooking the historic acropolis. Webster Athens has a unique curriculum that features cultural studies courses, including topics like Greek Mythology, Greek Art, Greek Archeology, the Olympics, Greek Cuisine and Greek Language. Service-learning projects and internships take students outside of the classroom to gain practical, hands- on immersion experiences, while Webster degree and the Global Citizenship Program offerings anchor the comprehensive academic experience.
“It was valuable to see up close the culture that influenced so much of the modern world and draw comparisons between the Greek culture and my own culture. It changed the way I see many aspects of my own culture.” TROY LUGAR Washington & Jefferson College
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