We will also follow the steps of St. John at Ephesus, and visit Troy, where Greek and Trojan heroes fought for the honor of the beautiful Helen. In addition, we will experience modern life in both countries. Greece has emerged from several centuries of rule by Turkey to the threshold of admittance to the European Union. Turkey is an Islamic country which has had a secular government for most of the twentieth century. Valid travel documents , health insurance, and physician's statement of current good health required .
Travel insurance is required.
Trip cancellation insurance is optional. Once enrolled, each participant should complete arrangements for these without delay. Additionally, students will attend on-campus class lectures on coral reef ecology and marine biology, which will prepare them to enjoy the beauty of the coral reef and enable them to critically observe and understand the complex nature of the ecosystem. After each dive we will discuss the reef community and the students will describe what they have seen and explain how the organisms are interrelated. Valid travel documents , health insurance, and physician's statement of current good health required .