If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Intercultural Learning in Health and Human Sciences: Lived Experience in Greece
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Athens, Nafplion, Olympia, Santorini, Heraklion, and Chania, Greece
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| Course # |
SA 10220
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2026 |
05/10/26 to 05/27/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Please contact program leader if you have questions.
Lived Experiences in Greece is a 17 day program designed to immerse students in Greek culture and the country's rich history and tourism industry. The journey begins with three days in Athens, exploring historic landmarks, followed by visits to Olympia and Nafplion. Students will then travel to Santorini, one of the most iconic islands of the Aegean before concluding the program on the island of Crete with visits to Heraklion and Chania. By the end of the program students will have gained an understanding of Greek life, cultural traditions, and the dynamics of tourism in Greece.
INFO SESSIONS:
Sept 3 @ 5:30 PM in KRAN G023
Sept 16 @ 5:30 PM in KRAN G023 (this session is subject to change if the program fills).
Academic Credit
Students will earn 3 credits total: HHS 40001, 1 credit in Spring '26 + HHS 40002, 2 credits in Summer '26. Pre-departure class sessions will be held during the 2nd 8 weeks of the Spring '26 term to prepare you for travel. During the program, journal writing and reflection assignments will be collected.
Eligibility
This program is open to all students in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
The estimated cost will be $6,900 which includes 3 Purdue academic credit hours, all hotel stays, tours, site visits, ferries, one domestic flight, most breakfasts, and some group lunch and dinners. Students will arrange their own flight to Athens, arriving by noon on May 11, 2026.
Application Deadline
The program will start accepting applications at the begining of the fall semester. Acceptance is on a first come first serve basis. Two deposits of $500 each, applied to the total cost, are required.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
