May 18-27, 2026
Interested in studying abroad in Greece? Join Professors McCarthy and Sylvia for an information session to learn about our 2026 study abroad courses.
Info Sessions
Join us for an online information session to ask questions and speak directly with Professors Sylvia and McCarthy about the study abroad program.
- Tuesday, October 21, at 3:30 p.m.: meet.google.com/mgb-eisr-nqc
- Tuesday, December 2, at 3:30 p.m.: meet.google.com/gmy-ypjz-oop
Estimated Cost (subject to change): $5,500
The more students that join, the lower the cost for all participants!
Students will apply to the Global Ambassador Scholarship on Academic Works by January 2026.
First Payment February 2026
Second Payment March 2026
Third Payment April 2026
Pending financial aid does not cover study abroad payments. Please call Student Accounts for more details at 978.665.4126.
PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
*Program price does not include personal expenses, SGOCE undergraduate summer course expenses
3 credits = $981 for One Course
6 credits = $1,962 for Both Courses (Rhetoric in Greece and Through the Lens: Athens)
Students can take either one or both courses offered. Please note that in order to use financial aid in the summer, students need to take a total of 6 credits.
These are summer courses offered through the SGOCE, be sure to check the SGOCE for the most up to date prices for summer courses. Students taking both the Rhetoric in Greece AND Athens through the Lens will be able to use their financial aid. Please contact financial aid and inthelp@fitchburgstate.edu for more information.
See Tuition and Fees for more information on the costs of taking a summer class here at Fitchburg State. Payment due at time of summer registration.
View this presentation to learn more about the program
Rhetoric in Greece
3 credits
Professor Sylvia will be teaching this course. This class will explore the relationship between the art of persuasion (rhetoric), truth, and democracy in Ancient Greece. After delving into these questions on-location in Greece, we'll consider how these ancient debates might help us better understand our contemporary ethical struggles around issues like post-truth and fake news.
Through the Lens: Athens
3 credits
Professor McCarthy (film/video production) will be teaching this course on travelogue - filmmaking. Travelogues are documents of culture, place, and adventure – distilled through the lens of one’s own experiences and point of view. Travelogues, as an art form, help us see the world anew, while also providing a lens through which we gain a deeper insight into how the world sees us and where we fit into it. Prior to travel, we will explore the travelogue as a staple of literature, photography and non-fiction film, conceptualize and plan the making of our own, and practice simple filmmaking techniques to prepare both the novice and experienced creator. The heart of the course will be our program to Athens, where we will capture footage and sound recordings of our own experiences, encounters, reflections, and observations as innocents abroad. During the program, we will have periodic screenings and discussions of our works-in-progress. Upon return from Greece, students will work together to distill their experiences into their own travelogue film. Students must provide their own camera equipment and sound recording device (smartphones are acceptable).
Itinerary (subject to change)
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| May 18 | Depart Boston for Athens. |
| May 19 | Arrive in Athens! Enjoy a walking tour of the city and a Group Welcome Dinner. |
| May 20 | In the morning, visit Aristotle’s Lyceum. In the afternoon, visit Plato’s Academy Museum. |
| May 21 | Tour the Acropolis and visit the Acropolis Museum. |
| May 22 | Free Day in Athens! |
| May 23 | Take a short flight to Crete. Visit Gortys Ruins. Enjoy Matala Beach in the afternoon. . |
| May 24 | In the morning, visit the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklio Archaeological Museum before flying back to Athens in the evening. |
| May 25 | Tour the Ancient Agora before exploring Athens on your own in the afternoon. |
| May 26 | Travel to Delphi for a site visit and tour of the museum. In the evening, enjoy a Group Farewell Dinner. |
| May 27 | Depart Greece. |
Travel Vlogs from 2024 Trip
Cassandra Israelson
As an older or non-traditional student, I missed out on the normal college things and studying abroad gave me that experience. I learned so much about others but more importantly, about myself. I learned to climb the mountains, try new foods, listen to other people and that life is too short to not enjoy it.