Program Details

Fully accredited American university study abroad program located on the beautiful Greek island of Paros offering a unique blend of traditional and non-traditional small group fine arts and humanities instruction. HISA emphasizes experiential learning fac
Location:
Paros, Greece
Program Type:
Study Abroad
Degree Level:
Undergraduate
Term:
Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Winter Semester, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:
A wildly fun, trip-intensive, carefully designed curriculum offers small classes and individualized instruction. Students may concentrate in any area they wish or select a course of study across the curriculum. Students partake in a variety of excursions, including trips to famous Greek islands Santorini, Naxos, Delos and Mykonos, among other destinations. Semester students also may participate in an optional week-long journey into vibrant Turkey for a fee. Island excursions are included in HISA's tuition.

Fully accredited American university study abroad program located on the beautiful Greek island of Paros offering a unique blend of traditional and non-traditional small group fine arts and humanities instruction. HISA emphasizes experiential learning facilitates by professional artists with a true passion for student development and creative expression. We offer full semesters, summer sessions, gap year programs and continuing education courses. Communications and education courses are also offered.

Courses are accredited and designed to be credit bearing and are taught by professional educators and accomplished, practicing artists. Students can learn and create in an artistic, non-pressured atmosphere, full of cultural and experiential opportunities. Beginner and advanced options are available for many courses. A low student to teacher ratio ensures a closely tailored education for all participants.
Setting Description:
Lovely, single student accommodation is situated a couple of blocks from the sea and in the heart of the exciting and picturesque town of Paroikia. HISA's Darkroom, Digital Lab, Interrelated Media Studio, Library and Art Studio are nearby, as well as the HISA classrooms and offices. The HISA compound is located in the center of the town, about a ten minute waterfront walk from the student lodging. Studios and classroom settings are located in centrally located, traditional Greek buildings amid a thriving local art scene.
Cost:
Spring and Fall Semesters $11,950 Summer Session (depending on courses taken) $2,450-3,750 Scholarships and Work-Study Grants available, check website for more info. Financial aid is accepted in most cases.

Program Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Based on 7 Reviews

  • Best Trip
    5.0
    06/14/18

    I have traveled many times and not once, I have felt so relieved, carefree and so much self love. I was given the opportunity to expand my understanding of myself and others by being abroad. It forced me to be out of my comfort zone and become more independent.

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cycladic Spring
    4.0
    05/19/17

    Arriving in Greece felt new and exciting yet there was some sense of a homecoming. Perhaps it was the Greek texts I had previously read or art history I had studied but I was sold the moment I arrived at the hostel in Athens, then after settling into

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Great Experience
    5.0
    06/11/15

    I want to return to the island and never leave. I loved the program, the classes, the professors, and the island. Photography, painting, and philosophy are a few classes offered at HISA; through taking these classes, I grew a greater appreciation for

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Hisa
    5.0
    06/11/15

    "I attended HISA's summer session with three weeks of Cycladic Culture and Photography classes. We travelled all over the Greek islands, to Santorini, Delos, Antiparos, Naxos and other places whose names I regrettable forget though their experience left

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • I was right to pick this place..
    5.0
    06/08/15

    I came to HISA in 2012 and took six courses, Goddess, Creative writing, Painting, Digital Photo and Cycladic Culture. By far my favorite was the creative writing class. The teacher George met with me every week to go over my screenplay, and was very blunt

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Amazing, Beautiful, and Life Changing
    5.0
    06/05/15

    I attended HISA for their 2014 fall and 2015 spring semesters. I had the most amazing, life changing experience. The faculty members were kind, helpful, and highly intelligent; they care for their students, and will go above and beyond expectations to

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Decision... Ever.
    5.0
    03/20/14
    I wanted to move back and live on Paros after the semester ended. It's a small town mentality, very friendly, but very modern and accessible. We literally lived, ate, wrote and read on the beach.
    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend