AHEPA Journey to Greece with the University of
Indianapolis, Athens Campus

This summer, study for one month at a fully accredited US University in
Greece, learn about modern and ancient Greece. See and experience the
beauty of the country and its people and earn six transferable university
credits.

Introduction
AHEPA and the University of Indianapolis, Athens Campus have joined forces
to offer an unforgettable experience to young people. The Journey to Greece
program, which is fully supervised by AHEPA chaperones, has been designed
to immerse young students in a wonderful learning experience celebrating Greek
society and culture.

About the University of Indianapolis and its Athens Campus

History
Founded in 1902, the University of Indianapolis is a not-for-profit, comprehensive,
co-educational University located in the capital city of Indianapolis, Indiana. To
facilitate the ever-growing global community, the University of Indianapolis
offers courses leading to Bachelor and Master degree programs at the
University's Campus in Athens, thereby increasing students’ exposure to cultural
diversity through faculty and student exchanges.

The Athens Campus
The University of Indianapolis, Athens Campus (UIA), located at the foot of
the Acropolis, was chartered in 1989, with the purpose of offering a quality
American education in Greece. Since its inception, the University has grown
to become one of the leaders in higher education in Greece. Its programs
are, and will continue to be, designed to offer tomorrow’s leaders effective
solutions in a professional environment. It is unique in that it is the only
wholly owned branch campus of a US university operating in Athens. The
University of Indianapolis, Athens Campus offers 32 undergraduate programs
and 9 graduate programs in Athens.

The University of Indianapolis, Athens Campus is accredited by the North
Central Association of Schools and Colleges, and is also a founding member
of the Association of American Colleges in Greece (AACG).

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Further, the various schools/departments of the University are accredited by
prestigious accreditation bodies in their respective field. For instance, the
Business School is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business School
and Programs (ACBSP) and the School of Psychological Sciences by the
American Psychological Association (APA).



The University of Indianapolis Cultural Center in Plaka

The AHEPA Journey to Greece Program

The Order of AHEPA has produced this program through the AHEPA
Educational Foundation and the University of Indianapolis. All participants
are invited to come to Washington, DC prior to departure for Greece from
Dulles Airport. Here you will attend a reception and important trip briefing.
More detailed information will be forwarded after you have signed up for the
program.

The Journey to Greece will run for a duration of one month starting July
20 and ending August 20, 2006. Students attending the program will be
housed in shared apartments in very close proximity to the University in
the Plaka area of Athens. AHEPA chaperones and University staff will be
on hand to ensure the student’s welfare. The AHEPA Athens Chapter HJ-1
will also be welcoming and hosting events for the students.

From Monday through Friday, lunch will be served at a nearby restaurant.
Students will be provided with vouchers and will have a choice regarding their
main course. Discounted prices will be arranged if students wish to have
dinner at the same restaurant. However, during their stay, events will be
arranged for the students which will include dinners, such as their meetings

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with AHEPA Athens Chapter HJ-1. Students will make their own
arrangements for breakfast in their apartments or arrangements can be made
for this to be provided if required.


Courses, Transcripts and Transfer Credits
With its extraordinary artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage, Athens is
richly endowed with resources for formal study and experiential learning. The
museums at the Acropolis and the ancient Agora, as well as the National
Archaeological Museum, the Cycladic Museum, and the Benaki collections are
within minutes of the facilities of the University of Indianapolis, Athens
Campus.

Cultural events including concerts, recitals, dance and theater, as
well as international trade shows, conferences and symposia, public lectures,
gallery exhibits, sports events and marathons, are an integral part of life in
this bustling, cosmopolitan city at the confluence of Europe, Asia and Africa.
Arriving in Athens students will undergo a full orientation to help them get to
know their environment and will attend classes each morning from Monday to
Friday. Students will take two courses (course descriptions can be found in
the appendix).

All students will take the core course:

Modern Greek Language, Society & Culture
They then choose one of the following courses:
• Greek Art Architecture and Archaeology
• Olympics – the Origins

These classes will not only provide an unforgettable learning experience but
will also provide them with six transferable university credits. Academic credit
is transferred to a student’s home institution by an official transcript issued by
the University of Indianapolis.

Courses will incorporate visits to the archaeological sites, museums and the
Foundation of the Hellenic World exhibition in Athens. Students will also
benefit from use of the University Library, Computer lab, including internet
access, and the magnificent University of Indianapolis Cultural Center located
in the midst of the ancient ruins of Athens. The University will arrange meetings with dignitaries in Athens and invite speakers to further enhance the learning experience.

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Students will also be given the opportunity to take part in the ‘Plant Your
Roots in Greece’ reforestation project.
Excursions
Excursions, designed with learning in mind as much as having fun, form an
integral part of the program. Two excursions are planned for the program:
(1) One-Day Cruise

The cruise takes you to two magnificent Saronic Gulf islands – Spetses and
Hydra. On Spetses you will find unique features such as the mansions of the
great captains and admirals from the last century with their own
characteristic architecture, the churches in the neighborhoods, built after the
Byzantine Empire and the horses and buggies to take you around the island.
On Hydra the buildings are in traditional style; decorated with wooden
painted ceilings, marble fountains and furniture that take you far into the
past.

(2) Three-Day Excursion

Guided by scholars, students will immerse themselves in the lives of ancient
Greeks and will fill their minds with art, politics, culture and mythology that
defined Greece.

Day One
Leaving from Athens and headed for Delphi, the tour passes through Livadia
and the picturesque village of Arachova on Mout Parnassos. Arriving in
Delphi you will visit the archaeological site, Apollo’s sanctuary with the
famous Oracle. Here the museum is rich in examples of Greek art including
the masterpiece – the Charioteer.

After lunch in Delphi you are guided along the Corithian Gulf to Antirrio where
you will cross the Gulf to Rio and the Peloponese peninsula via the
magnificent new bridge. Traveling along the west coast of the Peloponese
you will arrive at Olympia for the night.

Day Two
Dedicated to the father of the gods – Zeus, Olympia is the birth-place of the
Olympic Games. You will explore the temples of Zeus and Hera and the
stadium and gymnasium where athletes competed. Then visit the museum
where the masterpiece - Hermes of Praxiteles – is housed.
After lunch at Olympia the tour takes you through Arcadia and the village of
Lagadia on the mountain side. Argolis and Tolon are the destinations for the
overnight stay.

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Day Three
Via the beautiful town of Nafplion the tour arrives at Mycenea. Here you will
visit Agememnon’s Palace, the famous Lion Gate and Treasury of Atreus.
After lunch at Mycenae the tour takes you on to Epidavros and the Ancient
theater, known for its incredible acoustics, and host to many internationally
renown artists – Maria Callas amongst them.

Concluding the tour and returning to Athens, you will take in the Corinth
Canal where large vessels are towed by tug boats through the narrow
channel.
JOURNEY TO GREECE

CALENDAR
SUMMER 2006

Jul 20 Thursday Arrival in Athens
Jul 21 Friday Orientation
Jul 22 Saturday One-Day Excursion
Jul 23 Sunday Free
Jul 24-28 Monday-Friday Classes
Jul 29-30 Saturday-Sunday Plant Your Roots in Greece Project
Jul 31-Aug 4 Monday-Friday Classes
Aug 5-7 Saturday-Monday Three-Day Excursion
Aug 8-11 Tuesday-Friday Classes
Aug 12*-13* Saturday-Sunday Free
Aug 14* Monday Classes (see note below)
Aug 15* Tuesday No Classes/August 15 special lunch
Aug 16*-18 Wednesday- Friday Classes (see note below)
Aug 19 Saturday Free
Aug 20 Sunday Departure
* Students who have family in Greece may wish to spend time with them
during the extended weekend spanning August 12-16. They may do so and
special arrangements will be made for their classes.

The Program fee includes:

√ Tuition
√ Transcripts
√ Accommodation for students & chaperon
√ Lunches, from Monday – Friday
√ Access to the Library and Computer Facilities
√ Group excursion, travel costs & lodging while in Greece
√ Orientation

COST PER PERSON: $1750, 00 (Flights and travel outside of Greece not
included).

**Important Note**
Insurance is not included. All students are required to have a travel
insurance package to include cancellation insurance, health, baggage etc.