Athens is a lively capital city within a rapidly modernizing European Union nation and the base of this IU-administered summer program. On this program, students explore the history and anthropology of Greek cuisines through a course taught by an IU faculty member.
Greece-IU
Food Cultures of Greece
Program Dates
Summer 2020: 5/17 - 6/7
- Program Organization
- This is an IU Unit-Based Program
- Classes conducted at DEREE, The American College of Greece
- Program Director: Franklin L. Hess, IU lecturer in European Studies
- 10-15 IU students
- Academic Program
- 3 IU credits in EURO-W 406
- This program explores the history and anthropology of Greek cuisines from antiquity through modernity from our base in Athens, Greece, incorporating restaurant visits and visits to other important food sites: museums, production facilities, cooperatives, supermarkets, and farmer's markets, among others.
- Course will be conducted in English
- See syllabus
- Additional Information
- Housing
- Shared rooms in apartment-style dormitory with fully equipped kitchen
- Program Eligibility
You may apply if you:
- are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
- are in at least your second full-time semester of college
- have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Summer 2020
- Fees paid to IU (academic fees, housing, some meals, excursions, health insurance)
- Indiana resident: $3,290
- Non-resident: $3,635
- Additional Meals: $400 - $600
- International airfare: $850 - $1,050
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due February 24, 2020.
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
- Most IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs, only if you are enrolled in 6 credits in IU summer sessions.
- Overseas Study Scholarships, including Minority Scholarships and Scholarships for Students from IU campuses other than Bloomington.
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.
- Fees paid to IU (academic fees, housing, some meals, excursions, health insurance)
- Program Contacts
For general information about this program, please visit or contact our office. You may set up an appointment with a specific advisor through the scheduling site.
Program Contact
For questions about costs, scholarships, and financial aid, please contact our office.
Faculty member who can provide detailed guidance and answer questions about logistics, program specifics, and coursework:
Frank Hess, Program Director
IU Institute for European StudiesEmail: flhess@indiana.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Sarah Wilkinson
Email: slwilkin@iu.edu