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Most students have arrived and are already enjoying the sunny weather. Soon we will start to upload video of all of the activities.

Why do we remember the Greeks?

Most Greek city states were smaller then Dayton Ohio or Trenton NJ

Mainland Greece is no larger then present day Alabama

Napoleon had more men under arms then the entire Greek population

The average Greek soldier was 5.5 feet and weight 130 pounds

It was bordered by the Persian empire which encompassed 1 million square miles and 70 million subjects. So why do we remember the Greeks? It is like the universe 'how did it happen'? Why did it get started? In Greece we ask what gave rise to democracy, thinking, ..?

Thomas Paine said "What Athens was in miniature America will be in magnitude"

Sparta used iron spits rather then currency since they would not be easy to use outside of Spartan controlled area and thus not corrupt there citizens.

In 27 years the Athenian experience was finished. Imagine that - why?

So why do we remember the Greeks?

Athens Beaches: A guide to the beaches of Athens Greece, Attica

Athens Beaches: A guide to the beaches of Athens Greece, Attica:

A sample of some of the beaches near Athens

Greek Trolley Schedule Routes in Athens

greece-2004.com - Busses Trolley Schedule Routes in Athens:
In addition to the Metro, Trams, Buses you can also ride the Trolly. As you can see there are many modes of public transportation.

Current TimeIn Athens

Athens Airport Bus Map

Athens Airport Bus Map:
This map can be used with the Metro and Tram Maps to get around Athens.

Collection: Athens Photo's

Click to view a flickr Collection: Athens: of  photo's around Athens

Metro, Athens - Transportation - VirtualTourist

Metro, Athens - Transportation - VirtualTourist:

Tourist reviews of the Metro system in Athens. very informative.

Greece - About, Maps, Flag, Weather, Geography, People, Culture & Economy

Greece - About, Maps, Flag, Weather, Geography, People, Culture & Economy:

Electricity in Europe - Power Sockets and the Tourist

Electricity in Europe - Power Sockets and the Connected Tourist:

You will need a Converter and possibly adpaters.

Credit-Card Surcharges- Europe for Visitors

Credit-Card Surcharges- Europe for Visitors:

Some interesting information on using your credit card outside of the U.S.

The Athens Coastal Tram

The Athens Coastal Tram:

Telestial.com - GSM SIM Card Tutorial

Telestial.com - GSM SIM Card Tutorial:

This site gives you some helpful hints on International Sim Cards. You will need an unlocked GSM phone for it to work in Europe.

Common area

There are many beautiful parks and green common areas in Athens and Glyfada. These venues offer us a variety of locations to hold discussions. As you search through the Internet and when in Greece remember to create a photo journal of your trip. We will use them to promote the program.

 Glyfada

 Athens

Athens

Evzones marching up 5th ave - YouTube

Traditional Greek Evzona's in Greece and NYC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=535RPytJQ50

Evzones marching up 5th ave - YouTube:

Current TimeIn Athens

Back in Athens - 50 Days until the program starts

Greek Independence Day

March 25 is Greek Independence day. Like the St. Patrick's Day parade route, in NYC, the route has a blue line painted down the center.

Starts at 1:30 PM Sunday March 25, 2012, running on 5th Avenue from 64th to 79th Streets. 

The currency in Greece is the Euro. It comes in coin and note in various denominations.

For more information click: http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/euros.htm 

Piraeus the main port near Athens is just a tram ride away. From here you can catch ferries to all locations in the south of Europe. Ferries to Italy, the Greek Islands, Crete, Rodes, Aegean islands, Ionian Islands, ...

For more information follow this link: http://www.in2greece.com/blog/2007/10/piraeus.html

There is a Hard Rock Cafe in Glyfada. Here is the link for more information - http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=587&MIBEnumID=3

Glyfada Athens

Glyfada is located on the coast, and one of the most popular places to go during summertime. This is the place where most of the Athenians go during the summertime to enjoy the incredible quantity of trendy clubs and taverna’s boarding the town and the coast.
Oddly enough, all the big clubs located in the center of Athens move to Glyfada during the summer months. Around Glyfada you may discover a lot of private beaches as well as some lovely rocky creeks obviously less crowded than the big sandy beaches. 

http://www.greeka.com/attica/athens/athens-beaches/athens-glyfada.htm

Souion on the tip of Attiki Peninsula

One of the nicest sites is the Temple of Poseidon.  We are only 15 - 20 miles away. Read this link for more information

http://www.athensguide.com/sounion/

Open House

Nice turnout this evening.  If you are interested your application needs to be started and an email sent to Dr. Laskowski letting him know that you are applying. That way he can track the numbers.

Any questions please contact us.

Student Comments, Uploads, Etc.

Our hotel is in Glyfada which is called the Gold Coast of Athens or the Athenian Riviera. You should look up information on the area. We are a Tram or Bus ride away from the main sites in Athens and a block away from the Saronic Gulf. What can be better. Join us  where it all began.

To apply. Click this link - http://www.stonybrook.edu/studyabroad/process.html

Any questions please email Professor Richard Laskowski - click to email

If you wish to visit the islands, there are many 1-day trips available.

There are many sites to see and places to visit. The breath and scope of the venues is truly amazing. You can go back 3,000 - 4,000 years ago or as modern as NYC. The choice is yours.

There are many sites to see in and around Athens. You should go online and view some of the other venues in town.

Study Abroad in Greece: Sign up

We are negotiating with a wonderful hotel 1 mere block from the beaches with easy access to the Athens Tram system. You can view the hotel at http://www.hotelseaview.eu/ we will keep you in the loop. It is in Glyfada also known as part of the Athens Riviera and is the most cosmopolitan coastal suburb of Athens.

Please use this site to communicate with other Greek bound students.