Greece: UNH-in-Greece Program

No previous study of Greek culture or language is necessary.

UNH-in-Greece is designed to provide an intensive but invigorating introduction to Greece for those who have little background in ancient or modern Greek culture but it also serves as a way for students with more familiarity to advance their knowledge. The structure of the program provides many advantages:

• An introductory 1-week study/travel course allows students to visit and learn in some of the most important sites in central Greece outside of Athens
• Students live and learn in central Athens with easy access to all this amazing city offers
• 10 credits can be earned in 5 weeks in the summer term
• Courses satisfy the Historical Perspectives Discovery category requirement and, depending on course selection, one additional Discovery requirement
• The program is led by a UNH faculty member, who teaches, advises and provides academic support
• Hellenic American University, our partner institution, provides a full range of services and amenities

No previous study of Greek culture or language is necessary.

The program is open to all UNH undergraduates and there are no specific prerequisites.

Students take 10 credits of course work:

• "A Walk Across Greece," a 3-credit intensive 1-week study/travel course during the first week of the program. This course is required of all students. This course does not satisfy any Discovery requirements and transfers to UNH as general CLAS credit but the grade will not be factored into students’ GPAs. A minimum grade of C is required for credit to transfer.
• CLAS 511: Special Studies in Greek History, a 4-credit UNH course in Classics. The centerpiece of the program shared by all participants is a course focusing on Democracy and Ethical Citizenship in ancient Athens. This course is required of all students and satisfies the Historical Perspectives Discovery and Inquiry categories. 
• One additional 3-credit course taught by Hellenic American University faculty. Students will have a choice of several options, some of which are approved to satisfy Discovery categories. Courses are subject to cancellation due to underenrollment, so students will be asked to select at least one backup course. The credit from this course transfers to UNH as credit  in different departments (depending on choice) but the grade will not be factored into students’ GPAs. A minimum grade of C is required for credit to transfer and for the course to satisfy any Discovery requirement it may be approved for. Students may present these courses to their major or minor department for degree requirement equivalencies.

Academic calendar 

2020 dates are forthcoming, but will be similar to previous year's calendar:

• Arrival in Athens: May 24, 2018
• Walk Across Greece Course (Travel within Greece): May 26-June 2
• Classes in Athens at HAU: June 4-29
• Departure from Athens: July 2, 2018

The first week of the program in country is a travel course that involves visiting some of the most important historical sites of Ancient Greece. The remaining four weeks are spent taking courses in Athens.

In the 5th century BCE Athens became the most important city-state in ancient Greek civilization, with an outsized and enduring influence in politics, literature, philosophy, art and architecture. That influence is still felt throughout the world, and Athens is frequently known as the “birthplace” or “cradle” of democracy, drama, philosophy—even Western Civilization itself. In fact, it is one of the oldest continuously settled cities in the world and its history long precedes the days of Socrates, Plato, Sophocles and Pericles. Likewise, its subsequent history is fascinating and compelling; today it is not only the capital of Greece but one of the most important cities in modern Europe. Despite a recent fiscal crisis, Athens remains the home of almost 4 million people and is an important center for world business, finance, shipping, trade, education, art and tourism. What makes Athens such a fascinating laboratory for learning is the combination of all of its identities in the same living city. This is not a city of layers on top of layers but a place where the ancient Greek heritage is visible side by side with that of the Romans, the medieval Greeks, the Ottomans and its modern citizens.

Nearly 4 million people live in the urban area of Athens and the city offers almost everything imaginable: museums, concerts, ancient ruins, magnificent churches, street art, a lively music scene, incredible food and a nightlife that is laid back or frenetic, as you prefer.

Helpul Links

• Lonely Planet, Greece
• Athens Tourism Website

Program Tuition and Fees 

The estimated 2019 program costs for UNH-in-Greece are estimated at $6,851.25 (NH residents) or $7,321.25 (non-residents). This covers tuition for 10 credits, housing, planned program travel within Greece, excursion costs and some meals, and the following mandatory fees: UNH Summer Registration ($20), Summer Technology Fee ($51.25), Study Abroad Administrative Fee ($100), international health insurance fee ($70). It also does not include airfare to/from Greece, books and course supplies and most meals.