Study at a legendary Greek island this summer,
where “dialogue” was invented, and the sea is warm!
Receive a Certificate & Academic credit hours
Develop a global mindset Learn & Network with the Best Experience “Leadership in practice”
Program Highlights
- Learn with an International prestigious Faculty from Universities in Europe and the U.S.
- Interact with a select multicultural group of participants from around the world
- Innovative education based on dialogue and simulations, encompassing the intertwined subjects of international affairs, security, political economy, governance and leadership, as skills required by contemporary businesses
- Immerse in the culture of Crete and Greece, and experience the life not illustrated in the media
- Earn a Certificate and ECTS credits (Political Science, Global Studies, International Affairs and more electives upon prior arrangement with your Institution)
- Learn and Interact with renowned Diplomats, Politicians, Economists, Educators and Military Experts, regional Administrators and the Governor at the Chania Med Forum as the “Leadership in Practice” module
- Visit exclusive military installations that are important in international geopolitics, and installations not accessible to the public such as the Mediterranean Plant Conservation Unit with the seed bank that preserves accessions of wild, endemic and threatened plants of the Mediterranean, learn about olive oil and the project LIFE Oliveclima,
- Enjoy Mediterranean diet meals inscribed in UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, prepared by a famous chef and learn the simple secrets of cooking yourself
- Learn about the Minoans at the World Heritage Historic Site of the Knossos palace and the world famous archaeological museum at Heraklion, see the 17th century Etz Hayyim Synagogue restored by The World Monuments Fund, walk around the Venetian Harbour and the narrow 14th century streets with remnants of the Minoan city of Chania, talk about religions at old monasteries, see Gutenberg’s press
- Have fun at world acclaimed beaches like the Elafonissi Nature Reserve, gorges, live a vibrant night life
Two optional events (additional fees apply):
- Leadership visit in Athens: July 12-16, 2018 to include the Hellenic Parliament, the Presidency and more
- Santorini, July 22, 2018