Greece is the birthplace of democracy and Western Civilization in general. It is located at the crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Politically stable and economically developed, Greece is the first country in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean region to have become a full member of the European Union, including participation in the Euro zone. As such, Greece plays a significant role in guiding her neighbors in their ambition to join the European Union.

Sunbathed, filled with antiquities, surrounded by blue waters, Greece is one of the most beautiful countries and destination of millions of tourists annually.

During the spring quarter of 2008, the Greek program will focus on the study of Greek language and culture, and Greece and Albania during the age of nationalism.

The program will take place at the University of Ioannina (UOI) in the city of Ioannina, which is located in the Northwest part of Greece. Ioanina, with a population of approximately 100,000, will provide the students with memorable opportunities to trace the long history of Greece. They will visit thousand year-old theatres and other Greek and Roman sites in the surrounding area, Byzantine churches, remnants of the Ottoman rule, and places where the Greeks of modern times made sacrifices in the defense of freedom. These weekly fieldtrips to major classical and Byzantine sites such as Athens, Delphi, Mycenae, Dodona, Meteora and major museums in those sites offer a sweeping historical perspective. At the same time students will experience life in contemporary Greece.

Students will lodge in dormitories at the University of Ioannina. The UOI will collect a refundable damage deposit from each student for security on the room. there will be a field trip to the Albanian border during the middle of the quarter and the program will end in Athens on the 2nd.

During winter quarter of 2009, University of Washington participants will be required to take a 2-credit pre-departure seminar on the Seattle campus. This course will take place on Mondays at 2:30 and be taught by Professor Papakonstantinou.

The program will take place from late March to late May. Due to Greek Easter Holidays, students have the option of traveling the country on their own in early April. Study begins again in late April. During the first nine weeks, instruction will take place at the University of Ioannina in the following three courses:

Euro 111 - Modern Greek Language, 5 credit(Taught by a local instructor.)

Euro 399 - Greek culture, 5 credits; (Taught by local instructors.)

CHID 471 – Regional Tensions: Greece and Albania during the Age of Nationalism, 5 credits. (Dr. Elias Skoulidas)

The program fee is $4,800. This fee will cover program costs, academic credit, housing, and transportation and overnight accommodations for field trips. Upon acceptance, participants are required to submit a signed payment contract to the CHID office within approximately two weeks. At this time, a non-refundable $350 deposit, applied to the program fee, will be assessed to the student’s tuition account. In addition, students must pay the IPE fee of $200 to the Office of International Programs and Exchanges.

The program fee does not cover: IPE fee, airfare, insurance, meals or personal travel and expenses.

The CHID Program reserves the right to change the program fee based upon dollar devaluation or unforeseen economic conditions. If such a change occurs, students will be notified of the increase and an adjustment will be made to the final program payment.

All fees are now charged to students’ accounts, and paid the same way as tuition.

Refund: The $350 deposit is non-refundable. Any student withdrawing from the program will be subject to fees based on a payment schedule dependent on the time of withdrawal. Any student withdrawing from the program will be liable for any non-recoverable payments already made or committed on behalf of the participant, which could range from the $350 deposit to the entire program fee.

Participants who wish to withdraw must submit a signed Withdrawal Form to both the CHID and IPE offices.

Payment Schedule

$350 Deposit + IPE Fee Due Dec 12, 2008

$500 Due Jan 23, 2009

$3,950 Due Apr 17, 2009

$5000

Most forms of financial aid can be used during participation in this program. Participants who are on financial aid should contact the Financial Aid office to verify that their awards will apply. Students interested in applying for increased financial aid during their study abroad should obtain a revision request from the Financial Aid office, and a budget of student expenses from the IPE office, and submit both to the Financial Aid office in Schmitz Hall.

Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. After applying, students will be contacted for an interview.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this program, participants must submit a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) form to the IPE office.
There is a $25 late fee for forms that are turned in after the deadline.

Departure Quarter	Concurrent Enrollment Deadline
Autumn	September 1
Winter	December 1
Spring	March 1
Summer	May 1
Exploration Seminar	July 1