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Skidmore College
Classics

Classics Study Abroad
Athens, Greece

Acropolis, AthensCollege Year in Athens offers full-year, semester, and summer programs of study in Athens. The curriculum concentrates on classical antiquity but also includes modern Greek language, history, and culture. Course clusters include Greek art and archaeology, classical languages, modern Greek language, environmental studies, ethnography, ancient and modern history, ancient and modern literature (taught in English), ancient philosophy, political science, international relations, and religion. No background in classics is required for this program. Students live in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of the ancient Athenian Agora and Acropolis. 

Applications for the full year or fall semester are due by May 15, for spring by October 15, and for summer by February 28.