Greek Colleges
Top American Universities Offering Hellenic Studies
Written By: Christophoros
When I was busy choosing a college to entrust with my postsecondary education, picking one that taught Hellenic studies was far from my mind. It’s surprising because I grew up in a strong Greek-American household, and embracing my Greek identity took center stage all throughout childhood.
Then a funny thing happened. I signed up for a core requirement class during my freshman year of college and, luckily, the professor happened to be Greek. She identified my last name immediately and asked me to stay behind after class. There, she explained that my school happened to have an under-the-radar, incredibly robust Classics program featuring courses on ancient and modern Greek language, philosophic inquiry, theatrical studies, Greek Orthodox traditions and more. I declared Modern Greek Studies as my official minor later that day.
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