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CIEE Ecology + Sustainability in Athens, Greece
(Outgoing Program)
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Your Ecology + Sustainability program in Athens lasts a full semester and is designed for you to engage with the world's most pressing environmental challenges in a local context. You will enroll in a combination of sustainability- and discipline-focused CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, to develop your understanding of the ecological, social, economic, and political contexts of environmental sustainability in Athens. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability and the environment. Live and learn in Athens!
Unique Experiences
PARTICIPATE IN A LOCAL GASTRONOMIC TOUR
TO TRY FOODS THAT SUPPORT FAMILY-OWNED EATERIES AND ORGANIC MARKETS
VISIT SOLAR FARMS AND WIND TURBINES
TO UNDERSTAND GREECE’S EFFORTS TO REDUCE THE COUNTRY’S RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUELS AND DECREASE CARBON EMISSIONS
EXPLORE NEARBY ICONIC GREEK ISLANDS
TO EXPERIENCE THE CHARMING AND SERENE GREEK WAY OF LIFE
Featured Courses: Choose from a set of theoretical and practical Ecology and Sustainability courses that explore today's pressing environmental issues.
Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste management, and more.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities and volunteer work on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and more while applying real-life solutions to challenges in the fields of energy, waste management, and conservation.
Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to connect with local leaders on environmental protection projects.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Athens will open doors for you to explore Greece’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.?
Samples of excursions and activities:??
Join a walking tour or e-bike adventure tour along Athen’s top landmarks, from the Acropolis to its iconic surroundings
Embark on a half-day sea kayak tour in the serene Corinthian Gulf, exploring crystal-clear waters and stunning coastal views
Participate in meaningful volunteer work in the fields of ecology and sustainability with local students
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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