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Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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LSU in Greece & Turkey
Program Description If so, this program will satisfy the dreams of a lifetime. You will study the Greek origins of Western civilization by traveling to major sites on two continents, Europe and Asia, and two fabled capitols, Athens and Istanbul. The trip will take you to mainland Greece, three beautiful Aegean islands, and coastal Turkey. You may earn six credit hours visiting places associated with the Greek Bronze Age, the birthplace of Homer, the Golden Age of Athens, and the exploits of Alexander the Great. Among the courses offered are two in Classical Studies that satisfy the General Education requirements. Honors students may also earn Honors credit on the trip and apply for travel scholarships in the Honors program. Special course arrangements, including Independent Studies, may be arranged for students who need credit hours in English or History. Unlike other summer abroad programs, this one involves extensive travel in the Mediterranean and sojourns in 3- and 4-star hotels. There are excursions almost every day. All expenses for domestic travel in Greece and Turkey are included in the program cost. Program Eligibility If you are not an LSU student, you must submit an official copy of your most recent transcript when applying. Space in this program is limited. In the event of over subscription, preference is given to regular, full time LSU students. Qualified applicants from other institutions are especially welcome. If you are from another institution in Louisiana or are enrolled elsewhere but you are a Louisiana resident, you will be charged in-state tuition and fees. If you are an out-of-state student and do not have a nonresident fee waiver, you will be charged out-of-state tuition. For students from other universities: If your college/university is a member of the National Student Exchange, you may be eligible for in-state tuition. Please email nse@lsu.edu for more information about the NSE program. Program Dates Locations Three days on the island of Crete visiting the Minoan remains of Knossos, famous for its legend of the Minotaur, and enjoying the charming Venetian town of Chania. Two days on the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini (ancient Thera) and three days on Rhodes with its rich classical and medieval history. Three days in Kusadasi, Turkey, visiting Didyma, site of one of the renowned oracles of the ancient world; Miletus and Priene, important cities of the Greek Archaic Age and the period of ancient Persian expansion; and Ephesus, an archaeologically rich town with Greek, Roman, and Biblical roots. One night in Canakkale, a lovely coastal town on the northern Aegean coast of Turkey. Visit Pergamum en route, one of the great cities of the Hellenistic Age and home of a spectacular ancient amphitheater. En route to Istanbul will be a visit to Troy. Three days in Istanbul visiting the famous church of St. Sophia, the Topkaki Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, and more. Courses Offered CLST 2101 – Ancient Greek Civilization With permission of the instructor, special arrangements may be made for students who need to satisfy credit hours in English or History. Expected Program Costs A block of airline tickets has been reserved with Lufthansa so that the group can fly together. The cost of this airfare is $1,211. Financial Aid Scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 are available for Honors students from the Honors College. Faculty Itinerary Application Deadline Application |
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