Heritage Greece: program Overview
NHS programs make a difference, with NHS’ signature Heritage Greece Program serving as a paradigm shift. The Heritage Greece Program (HG) is a two-week cultural and educational immersion odyssey for accomplished Greek American college students who share their experience with a peer group of exceptional students from the American College of Greece (ACG) in Athens, Greece. The HG Program’s goal is to reconnect the participants with their heritage, roots, language, history, and traditions. They have a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore their culture, as well as to identity and learn about the ancient past within the prism and context of modern Greece.
The HG Program was developed by the NHS as part of its mission to celebrate and preserve Greek heritage in the United States. The HG Program is hosted by ACG, located on a 65-acre beautiful campus in the suburb of Aghia Paraskevi in Athens. The program is a gift from the NHS to the participants. They bear a portion of the airfare costs to and from Athens, while expenses including tuition, transportation, meals, and other related costs are borne by the NHS. Students learn language skills within the context of modern Greece and travel to important archaeological locations and museums. Visiting an island and other related sites and activities will facilitate strong connections with students’ Greek roots and identity.
This once-in-a-lifetime educational program includes:
The HG Program was developed by the NHS as part of its mission to celebrate and preserve Greek heritage in the United States. The HG Program is hosted by ACG, located on a 65-acre beautiful campus in the suburb of Aghia Paraskevi in Athens. The program is a gift from the NHS to the participants. They bear a portion of the airfare costs to and from Athens, while expenses including tuition, transportation, meals, and other related costs are borne by the NHS. Students learn language skills within the context of modern Greece and travel to important archaeological locations and museums. Visiting an island and other related sites and activities will facilitate strong connections with students’ Greek roots and identity.
This once-in-a-lifetime educational program includes:
- First-hand experience of Hellenic heritage, traditions, and culture
- An experiential customized one-credit language and culture course
- Field trips and on-site teaching
- Recreational and educational excursions
- Modern, spacious housing at ACG
- Tuition, meals, and transportation in Greece
- Classroom materials
Video by 2019 Heritage Greece® Program participant Alexandra Coughlan
