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Greece

Psychological and Physical Well-being in the Pursuit of Life, Love, and Happiness

Term To Study: May-Term 2019
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2018
Program Starts: Jan 07, 2019
Program Ends: May 30, 2019
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $500
Program Locations: Athens, Hydra, Nauplion
Contact Phone: (704) 337-2441
Contact Name: Dr. Melinda Harper
Contact Email: harperm@queens.edu
What is Included: Round-trip airfare from Charlotte on program arrival/departure dates- can request alternate departure cities and dates but may be responsible for fare differences
Accommodations/lodging
Program itinerary
Most breakfasts
International health insurance
What is not Included: Passport
Lunches & dinners
Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Estimated Costs: Supplement with JBIP fund: $500
Post-Traditional/Full-pay: $3,900
Deposit: $250
Passport: $145
Meals: $400-500 (varies based on preferences)
Program Description

The study of happiness is rooted in ancient Greece. Greek philosophers, most famously, Aristotle, spoke on happiness and their theories of the “Good Life.” In this course, students will explore the similarities and differences between psychological and physical well-being and associated theoretical approaches and behaviors that contribute to a satisfying, meaningful, and engaging life both in the United States and Greece. Students will examine Greece’s strong roots in philosophy including eudaimonia and hedonic traditions of happiness.

Greece, specifically Athens and Nafplion, will be used as a case study to illustrate cultural differences in the experience, expression, and societal valuation of well-being. Students will engage with the Greek lifestyle by visiting significant cultural and historical sites that symbolize happiness and overall well-being. Visits to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, The Oracle of Delphi and the Mycenae Ruins, are planned. Students will also have the opportunity to visit Hydra, an island where no cars are allowed, to reflect on upon how access, laws, and infrastructure affect development of purpose and resilience in life.*

This course is most appropriate for students interested in Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, and Health.

The academic courses associated with this program are PSY 398 and 399: Psychological and Physical Well-being in the Pursuit of Life, Love, and Happiness for a total of 4 credits. It will be taught by Drs. Melinda Harper and Karen Neal.

This is an OPEN program.
The travel component of this course will run for approximately 12-15 days in May.
*all itinerary items are tentative and subject to change

Quick Facts

Population: 10767827
Capital: Athens
Per-capita GDP: $ 26600
Size: 131957 km2
Time Zone: (GMT + 02:00 hours) Kaliningrad

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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Queens University of Charlotte Myrta Pulliam Center for International Education