Living Arrangements Accommodations in Athens are coordinated by the Athens Centre staff. Students are housed in centrally located apartments. On field trips, students are housed in hotels near the sites. Although the academic focus makes it especially appealing to students with demonstrated interest in classical civilization, students of any major are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be in good academic standing, and must show evidence of maturity, stability, adaptability, self-discipline, and strong academic motivation.
Participants are typically juniors, seniors, or graduate students during their semester abroad.
Orientation A specially designed orientation program, conducted during the semester before departure, is intended to prepare participants for the adjustment to living and studying in Greece. In addition, the Athens Centre conducts its own orientation when students arrive in Athens, including an extensive tour of the city. Tuition fees for the program are the same as at Penn State's University Park campus. Accommodation and field trip fees are an additional cost. Students must recognize that housing in Athens may be more expensive than a room for a semester at University Park.