SEMESTER-LONG OFF-CAMPUS STUDY
For students considering Advanced Study in Classical Studies or Mediterranean Archaeology, the following two most highly-regarded programs offer immersive, field trip-based learning. [Tier #] indicates DePauw’s cost policy.
- College Year in Athens (CYA): The prime program for studying ancient Greece and the Classics (including Greek and Latin), but with a broad array of liberal arts courses available. CYA also offers a special financial scholarship reserved for DePauw students. [Tier 3]
- The Centro: Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome. The foremost program for students who want to learn about ancient Rome and Italy, and continue their Greek or Latin. [Tier 4]
For students interested in a more general experience in the Mediterranean world:
- The Umbra Institute: ISI Perugia. Known for its Italian, food studies, and sustainability/environment programs, with internship and community engagement opportunities. Located in the gorgeous hill-top Umbrian university-town of Perugia. [Tier 2]
- UGA – Cortona: known for its studio art and Italian programs, as well as general studies, set in a Tuscan hill-top town. [Tier 4]
- Temple University – Rome: a range of liberal arts studies, including visual arts, architecture, Italian studies, and business offerings. [Tier 3]
- The American College of Thessalokini (ACT): broad liberal arts and business offerings in this vibrant northern Greek city. [Tier 1]
You can also search for other programs at DePauw’s Off-Campus website. Past Classical Studies students have attended programs in England, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Germany.
SUMMER STUDY OR RESEARCH
- Umbra Institute Trasimeno Regional Archaeological Project: click on the ‘Dig‘ tab to learn about this summer practicum in archaeological research in Umbria, Italy (application deadline: March 1; led by Profs. Schindler and Foss).
- College Year in Athens Summer Sessions: 4-week tours, courses, digs, writing voyages, and conservation projects (rolling admissions).
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens Summer Session and Seminars: Summer session is 6 weeks; Seminars are 18 days (application deadline: Jan. 8).
- Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin (AFOB, from the AIA): Search an inventory of worldwide archaeological excavation opportunities (application deadlines vary).
- Society for Classical Studies List of Summer Classics, Greek & Latin Programs (application deadlines vary).
- JACT Summer Schools Trust summer programs in classical languages, history, and philosophy, England (application deadlines vary).
- San Gemini Preservation Studies Summer Programs for conservation and restoration in Umbria, Italy (application deadline: Mar. 15).
- Amelia International Conservation Studies Summer Program for conservation and restoration in Rome & Umbria, Italy (application deadline: Mar. 15).
WINTER TERM
DePauw Classics faculty have led multiple Winter Term travel courses, to Greece, Italy, England, Israel, and Tunisia. Check with the Hubbard Center to see what upcoming courses will be offered.
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