Arete Adventures Academic Programs in Greece

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: Arête Adventures is an overseas travel program designed to introduce high school students to the glory of Ancient Greece. At Arête Adventures, we explore the ancient world while enjoying modern Greece, all while engaging in once-in-a-life opportunities and developing a personal sense of arête.

Highlights: Students will discover the works of Plato and Aristotle, hear the political orations of Pericles, hike on Mt. Olympus and swim in the Aegean Sea, perform the great works of Aristophanes, and marvel at the exquisiteness of the Parthenon, all while immersing themselves in a new culture and land. Arête Adventures promises to be a life changing experience for high school students, providing them with the tools and experiences needed to develop their individual arête to the fullest of their abilities.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 3,300-4,000

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Greece in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Arete Adventures's Mission Statement: Arete Adventures is an academic travel program designed to introduce high school students to the glory of Ancient Greece. At Arete Adventures, the ancient world will come to life as we study the philosophers, artists, leaders, playwrights, and heroes that forever changed the world we live in. During our time overseas, we'll take in the vibrancy of modern Greek culture and cuisine, all while engaging in once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and developing a personal sense of arete.

Year Founded: 1984