Website: The University of Ioannina
Study Abroad Ioannina is a tuition-free academic summer program focusing on the Greek language and Epirote culture, available to anyone of Epirotic descent, ages 18-30.
In previous years, Epirotes from many nations, including the United States, Germany, Sweden, Albania, Belgium, South Africa, and Argentina, have participated. Students live on the University of Ioannina campus and have full access to all services offered by the university. Language classes are held weekday mornings. Multiple class levels are offered and no previous knowledge of the Greek language is needed. Dance classes, lectures, and excursions take place some afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Past outings have included trips to Meteora and Metsovo, Dodoni, Lefkada, Zagori, and Perama. Attendees have also been able to experience the Panagiris in nearby villages. Recent participants have described the program as an essential part of their understanding of the Greek language and Epirote culture.
The 2023 Ioannina Program was a great success and we look forward to having even more people attend this July! Below is a breakdown of the program information for this Summer
The program is available to anyone of Epirotan decent between the ages of 18-30!
The program will take place between July 1st and 21st 2024.
Participants will have to be there on Monday July 1st, but can arrive on the Sunday before and will be able to stay on the university campus.
The ‘graduation/farewell’ ceremony will take place on Sunday July 21st.
The program is an accredited college program.
The program includes 4 hours per day of academic courses, primarily language and cultural courses.
Apart from that, there will be dance, cooking, and various other extracurricular courses.
The field trips this year will include – The Perama caves, a guided tour of the Castle of Ioannina and visit of the Silver Art Museum, a visit to the archaeological site of Dodoni, a visit to the town of Metsovo including its Art Museum and the Averof winery, a day trip to the archaeological site of Vergina near Thessaloniki, a visit to the island on the Pamvotis Lake, a visit to Syvota beach near Igoumenitsa, a visit to a traditional panigiri feast at a nearby village and lastly, rafting in one of Epirus’ majestic mountain rivers.
The participants will stay in single rooms (with toilet/shower) at the student dormitories on the University campus.
Included are room cleaning services twice per week, a community room with kitchen, washing machines and dryers as well as free internet.
(Note that the rooms have fans and refrigerators, but don’t provide air conditioning).
Meals are also Included as breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided daily in the student cafeteria on campus.
The fees of 1200 EUR (roughly $1400) will be covered by the Panepirotic Federation of America. In addition there will be a $1000 subsidy for the participants joining from the member societies from the US. (The airfare subsidy will be paid out to the participants after completing the program and returning to the US).
If you are interested in participating, please email
[email protected] confirming your participation
Once confirmed, please mail a check of $1000 to our treasurer, Chrysoula Zikopoulou, 3059 33rd st, Apt 2R, Astoria, Queens NY 11102.
(The check should be made out to the ‘Panepirotic Federation of America’ and state ‘Uni of Ioannina program’).
Please keep in mind that the check will not be cashed out until the end of the program. If you participate as confirmed, the check will be returned to you or destroyed.
(It serves only as a backup in case you change your mind, since our organization is responsible for paying the fee regardless).
Once you confirm your participation with the check, the University will email you more details about the program, when you have to arrive etc.
We are happy to see young men and women of Epirotic descent get to know more about their heritage and Epirotan culture!
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