New-York tribune., 1902-08-16
STUDENT LIFE IN ATHENS.
HOW AMERICAN COLLEGE GIRLS LIVE
THERE-THEIR SUMNER EXCAVATIONS.

HOW AMERICAN COLLEGE GIRLS LIVE
rHERE-THEIR SUMNER EXCAVATIONS.
An interesting account Of the life OF the Ameri-
can college girls who go TO Athens for graduate
study in the American school at Athens is given
by Mary s Daniels In recent number OF The
independent"
Upon arrival In Athens the first necessity is 20
settle the manner living for the winter. and IN
this there a wider latitude Of choice than might
have been anticipated. she saws.
Probably the popular mode OF life for the
girl student abroad is that OF the pension But
there only pension in Athens. and that. al
though excellent in every respect may be found
already full This however need not be discourag
ing There are several good hotels at which 1t Is
possible TO live comfortably and pleasantly at
pension rates for any considerable length OF time
There are also hotels garnis. such opened last
year being particularly well located and admirably
equipped which offer attractive rooms. with. X
desired, partial pension. at very MODERATE Gust
Here two or three young women may order their
morning roHs and with chatting dish or little
aUrtt heater make their tea or chocolate ana
bou eggs dining at convenient resta urant
or privately and by special order at their own
hotel Personally have a strong preditcuon LOT
the last method.
.As in all Southern cities" she continues the
inhabitants 1--we much out or doors. and in these
souares are generally to be seen on a fine day
hundreds OF little tables. at which sit groups OF
two or three or four. partaking OF hSht reiresh-
PtAN-1SSAANS
sweetmeats or pastry. tiny cup OF oiack COZ
fee always accompanied by huge glasses OF water
So nfinitesima are these dainties and 50 great Is
the time spent in their consumption thae sne t LOT
eigner is moved wonder until he precelEes tlat
thev are the adjuncts 10 east that Is
Student life in Athens. matter how profound
and AMBITIOUS the work may be- ls by no means
unenlivened by pleasure In the lttIe coterle % ue
longing her own school the american coAege
girl in Athens Is sure to form some genuine anu b
Congenal Friendships She fails quickly INTO her
Mace in the circle gives her little teas II she wishes
nd ~ turr element
into the days foreign sojourn And IN no CITY
of girl GRADUATED superior TO those found mere
Her connection with the Arehroloelcat SSno9i s9
and she Ia brought more or less INTO ASSOCIATION
with cultured and charming mrn ana women , rom
the life capital in some # its most interest
ing phases en FGT rh members Of the diplomatic
corps and their families usually 90 IN 10 a Ger
ATHENS is extremely hosIitabie. although some
of her social customs at first surprising. lhe
stranger is expected make all first calls: which
are usnaIlv ugd md reformed in the form OF paste
"a lea ds rapidly formation Of very agree
able social relations and always leaves the Aueri-
young woman free 70 GIluos+ her GINn ~ LII .ui-
partnership. And. however devoted 70 her work
She NAV be she is sure to carr away WIN ner
the memory OF at least me It.ePIi"r J,l te IN I %
teened and OF certain delightful little dinners or
Speaking Of the summer field work she says
The girl student may lcccmpauy the school 70
Cornth or TO Nari. or may II snf cIlo'~e se'e-t
a field. form little COMPANY 1tu 90 FoIIe eA-
Cavating on her own account. Some American
girls have done this with Immense eHIllstasi ang
small s1ccess young WCts'i' -,'.hS, az
vigorous health finds hardship IN rougning II
under suitable protection and tnere f w0ndro9s %
and provisions and camping on her locatloH tor
thrill that in drawing from lder me deposlt
~ centuries rpRa rdesS OF CRIME ana scratches.
battered and hackened col; az ~ etat,,a or an
inscription can ever forget its delicious quality