BASC15004 - September in Athens
Course Description
Experience the pleasure of travelling to Athens with Basic Program students who have read the same texts and who are eager to discuss and engage with them as you experience the sites of the city together. Travel to Greece this September accompanied by an Athens Centre archaeologist and Basic Program Instructor Noah Chafets to see firsthand some of the historic places that you have encountered in the Core Curriculum readings. Students will enjoy onsite lectures visiting sites in Athens such as the temple of Athena on the Acropolis, Socrates’s jail cell in the Agora, and major museums, with a field trip to the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion and a visit to the ancient trireme replica. There will be free time to explore on your own and discuss the sites in relation to the texts with Noah and your fellow students.
Accomodations
Accommodations are in double hotel rooms near the Acropolis area of central Athens, within walking distance of many major sites and museums of the city. Single travelers may book by paying the single supplement.
<>Fees<>Tuition fee $4,600 per person, double occupancy. Single rooms can be booked with a supplement of $650. Price does not include airfare or airport transfers.
<>Application
<>We will begin to accept applications on Friday, July 22, 2022. To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, then fill out and submit the Application Form. Prompt application is recommended as we expect this opportunity to travel in a small group to study in Athens will fill quickly.
Course Outline
What is Included?
- Pre-trip discussion session and reception.
- Double-occupancy hotel accommodations.
- Daily breakfast and lunch, arrival day reception and dinner, welcome and farewell dinners.
- Archaeologist-led site and museum tours.
- Series of discussion sessions led by a Basic Program instructor.
- Entry to the ancient sites and museums.
- Coach transportation to sites outside of Athens.
- Support services provided by the Athens Centre.
Traveler Requirements
September in Athens is open to Basic Program students and alumni. Partners are cordially welcome to apply.
Participants should be aware that the trip requires considerable walking in ancient archeological sites. Ability to climb 2-3 flights of stairs and ability to stand for up to 60 minutes is required.
The well-being of our travelers will be our highest priority. To that end, we will follow the health and safety guidelines of the U.S. State Department, CDC, and WHO, and the authorities of Greece. Participants should stay abreast of travel and entry requirements for the U.S. and Greece.
During the trip, should a participant test positive for COVID-19, they must promptly self-report at C19HealthReport@uchicago.edu and agree to follow the instructions given by the UChicago COVID Response Team which may include isolating away from the group and the group’s activities. Our partner in Greece, the Athens Centre, will assist an ill student with basic needs, and medical attention as needed and as available. Participants should be aware that treatments available in the U.S. may not have the same availability in Greece.
For more information on UChicago COVID-19 precautions please visit goforward.uchicago.edu.
Payment Schedule, Cancellations, and Refunds
A $1,200 per person deposit is required upon application. The balance of the fee is due no later than August 12, 2022. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and will be subject to a $300 per person cancellation fee. Cancellations received between August 12 and August 20, 2022, will result in a forfeiture of 60% of the program cost per person. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after August 20, 2022. In the event of the cancellation of the program by the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, or by the Athens Center, a full refund will be given.
Notes
Travel and Medical Insurance
We strongly suggest that participants purchase travel insurance to protect against nonrefundable costs incurred when travel must be postponed on short notice. We are unable to make exceptions to our refund policies.
Participants may elect instead to waive this requirement understanding fully that the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies is under no obligation to provide a refund after cancellation dates have passed.
Participants should also confirm that their medical insurance covers expenses while in Greece or arrange for alternative medical insurance.
Responsibility
The University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, and the Athens Centre have no responsibility in whole or in part for any loss, death, damage, or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodation, transportation, or other services. Baggage is at the owner’s risk entirely. The right is retained to decline to accept or retain any person as a trip member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity, or attitude jeopardize the operation of the trip or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants.