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.