SATA Greece

In the fall of 1996, professor, writer, and essayist Blanche McCrary Boyd led a SATA program in Athens, Greece. Professor Boyd taught two classes: Writing the Short Story and Narrative Nonfiction. English majors were inspired by studying the great Greek tragedies, poetry and prose, both ancient and modern, in the place where they were produced.

With Professor Boyd, Connecticut College students took organized field trips to sites near and around Athens, and the ease with which students could get around the country allowed them to explore during weekends and other free time.

Subsequent SATA Greece programs followed: Fall 1997 with Charles Hartman, Professor of English; Fall 1998 with John Gordon, Professor of English; Fall 1999 with Mel Woody, Professor of Philosophy, and SATA Greece 2004 with Garrett Green, Professor of Religious Studies.

Greece's location, at the confluence of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, is excellent for those interested in historical and political developments in the area. Art history majors may visit the wellsprings of Western art and architecture and, in addition, find an active, vital contemporary art scene. Students of anthropology encounter a dynamic contemporary culture in its urban and rural aspects. The archaeological opportunities are incomparable. The sites and monuments, read of so often about at home, are all within a few minutes or few hours journey and  the CYA program supplies field trips to the most significant sites.  Students may contact the Office of National and International Programs for more information.