Hellenic International Studies in the Arts - HISA: Paros
- Location(s): Paros Island, Greece
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language, Gap Year
Hellenic International Studies in the Arts - HISA
Hellenic International Studies in the Arts - HISA: Paros
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HISA’s comprehensive range of fine and liberal art courses are available in both the spring and Fall semesters. Each course carries three credits, and students may take up to 18 units. As many courses are interdisciplinary, the work load is intens... read more
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Since coming back from Greece, I am not the same person. It's not as though I left a boy and came back a man, but I grew up in many ways. Although the courses were not rigorous, I never stopped learning during my three months at Paros. In the classroom I was stimulated; I was passionate about the content because I had a say in w... Matthew Sadler - Berea College View Entire Review
The interdisciplinary, on-site learning served me in ways that will forever abide in my memory as one of the best semesters and seasons of my life. I wish I could study abroad every semester! Dana D - Berea College View Entire Review
I don’t think there’s another study abroad program in the world that can offer what HISA does. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure you’ll have a positive experience no matter where you decide to go –traveling anywhere around the world with a group of college kids is sure to be an exciting adventure. But the approach that HISA takes is ... A student - Drew University View Entire Review
Hard question, but yes of course it was worth while. Learned more about another culture, met some lifelong friends, and had a growing experience I won't forget. A student - Point Loma Nazarene University View Entire Review
I gained experience traveling and living in a foreign land, and knowledge of other cultures. Madeleine Baer - Northland College View Entire Review
The most important part was getting to see a totally different, open, fun culture like the island life on Paros. I got to go deep into my writing also, because I could write undisturbed from different locations around the island at any time, and the feedback was so immediate. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - University of Indianapolis View Entire Review
I learned so much abroad and just became a more outgoing person. It was completely worthwhile and I feel that I improved my writing. Lindsey H - Berea College View Entire Review
YES!!! It was amazing to see so many different areas in Greece, all of my credits transferred and half of them were put toward my major and I now have invaluable references in my field. Veronica S - Hellenic International Studies in the Arts View Entire Review
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HISA’s comprehensive range of fine and liberal art courses are available in both the spring and Fall semesters. Each course carries three credits, and students may take up to 18 units. As many courses are interdisciplinary, the work load is intensive, but not over burdening. Students enrolled in studio art courses are free to work in the gallery, digital lab and darkroom, and the painting studio and until eleven p.m., and later if certain projects require it.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Gap Year
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
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Hellenic International Studies in the Arts - HISA Scholarships
This grant is designed for the career-oriented HISA student who during their period of study on Paros will assemble a photographic portfolio reflective of their semester. The recipient of this scholarship can be from any academic discipline, but must demonstrate the disciplined attitude and creative ability to take on such a project. In order to apply, applicants should submit a short and concise essay that lays out their concept for such a portfolio and submit along with it a series of 20 photos. The semester portfolio and its contents will become part of the HISA archive of its semester, and the student will receive a fellowship credit for their work.
$1000
