Experience, in the words of Edgar Allan Poe, "the glory that was Greece, the grandeur that was Rome!" Explore firsthand, in the words of Cicero, "that illustrious city" of Syracuse (Sicily)! For summer 2011, Arcadia will offer an 8-credit, classical-world, summer program in conjunction with our centers in Athens, Rome and Syracuse (Sicily, Italy).

This exclusive study abroad experience provides students of archaeology, art history, or classical studies – or students with an interest in this fascinating part of the ancient and modern world – a unique opportunity.

Participants will study the history, art, culture, and archaeology of the Greek, Roman and Hellenistic worlds. An intensive combination of academics and field study, the program combines various disciplines, periods, and locations to provide a comprehensive picture of the Mediterranean region throughout classical antiquity.

The program takes place over eight weeks in total. Students will spend the first three weeks in Athens, travel to Rome for an intensive two-week on-site class, and conclude their studies with a three-week session in Syracuse, Italy, located on the island of Sicily.