New York College

 

Educational Seminars    

The Agricultural Bank of Greece was established in 1929. Up until the early 1990s, it operated as a specialized financial institution on behalf of the Greek state to support the development of the country’s agricultural sector. Today, the ATEbank group of financial companies provides a full spectrum of financial products and services to individuals and companies. During this seminar you will have the opportunity to learn about one of the major banks of Greece.

    2. Group Dynamics    

This seminar will focus on teaching you the skills for improving your perception and interpretation of how group dynamics affect human interaction, with a focus on team building and multicultural influence.

    3. The Cyprus Question    

The essential purpose of this seminar is to enable students to analyze and evaluate events in, and concerning Cyprus, particularly—in an international context. You will be initiated in the intricacies of the foreign policy of the USA, Britain, Greece, and Turkey, as well as that of Cyprus.

 

 

 1. Greek Dances    

This is a 2-day workshop on the most popular Greek dances, such as Syrtaki, Hasapiko, Zeibekiko, Pendozali and Pirihios. A Briefing on the traditional dances, songs, music, costumes, customs etc. will be given by the choreographer.

 

2. Greek Cooking Lessons    

Learn to make one or two delicious and authentic Greek dishes, following step-by-step recipes and techniques illustrated by the chef of the restaurant located on campus, and impress your friends back home. The Mediterranean diet has been recognized as the most nutritionally correct and exceptionally tasteful.

   

3. Greek Language   

A creative introduction into modern Greek through the lyrics of well-known songs, experiential activities, including dancing and traditional crafts.

 

 Trips and Excursions

Events, activities, and excursions include visits to museums and other local points of interest, and they supplement the classroom experience.

    Tour of the Acropolis    

The Acropolis—the marvel of the genius of Pericles and of the “Golden Age” of Athens—when the Athenian Wonder of the Ancient World was revealed- is a rock-hill visible from the entire city, crowned by the majestic and mysterious Parthenon, with its geometric and architectural secrets well-hidden within it. It is surrounded by Pnyka, where St. Paul preached to the Athenians; the theater of Herod Atticus, where significant cultural events continue taking place to this day; the Cave in which Socrates was imprisoned after he was sentenced to death for his “unorthodox” philosophical beliefs; the “Agora”, where Plato and Aristotle taught and the citizens of Athens discussed public matters and, for the first time in human history, participated in the democratic process by reaching decisions by majority vote; the old neighborhood of Plaka—the oldest and most picturesque part of Athens.

   

   

   

Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is just the right size to be explored on foot. The Ancient Town of Nafplio used to be the port for the nearby cities of Argos, Mycenae, and Tiryns. Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Students will visit the ancient stadium and other important sanctuaries of antiquity dedicated to the father of the gods, the Olympian Zeus. The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C., and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.