University of Scranton Travel to Enchanting Greece
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Greece
The land where the gods were born; the cradle of humanity and democracy; land of Homer , Parthenon, Aristotle and Alexander the Great; country that gives us the Olympic spirit and tradition; a beautiful, sunny country of the clean, azure sea, sparkling blue waters and endless sandy beaches; with warm, hospitable, people; where anyone who truly enjoys living feels at home. Everyone who calls himself a humanist should visit this magic land at least one time. Once you do it, you will come back for a second, third, fifth time, I know...I've been there, and I always dream of going back.
(N. Petrovic)
Tour Directors
Your first co-director is Dr. Njegos Petrovic, Professor of Foreign Languages and Comparative Literature. This will be his thirty-third year of teaching at the University of Scranton. He was born and raised in Serbia, Yugoslavia, educated in France, but chooses to work and pay his taxes in this free land off the United States. However, he is very proud of his Greek heritage. His maternal grandmother came from Greece. On this, his nineteenth visit to this marvelous country, he will share his love for it with you.
Your second co-director is Dr. Ioannis N. Kallianiotis, Associate Professor of International Finance and Public Policy. He has been teaching for ten years at the University of Scranton and taught for six years at other universities in the United States and Greece. He was born, raised, and educated in Greece (B.A. from Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki) and continued his graduate studies in the United States. He has worked in Greece for five years and has been in the United States for twenty years (studies and work). He has written extensively on Greek history, culture, education, and of course on economics, finance, the European Union, and business in general. Because of his origin, education, and unique cultural background, namely the Orthodox Culture, he can offer his students a very valuable educational experience.
Reservations and Deadlines
Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and will be closed when we reach the limit of 30 passengers. You may register for the trip by making a deposit of $420.00 as soon as possible, preferably before Tuesday, November 16, 1999. Full payment is deadline is Wednesday, November 17, 1999. All checks are to be made out to the University of Scranton (with specification that it is for the Greek trip but please send them directly to Dr. Petrovic.) For further information, contact Dr. N. Petrovic: St. Thomas Hall, room 357, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510-4646. Telephone (570) 941-7778. Please leave a message on his telephone recorder if he happens to be absent and he will contact you as soon as possible.
Three Academic Credits
Student travel participants may earn academic credits during the Spring Semester 2000 in the free area and fulfill one of the cultural diversity course requirements in the new GE curriculum. Students under the old GE curriculum will earn three credits in humanities (area IV) or in the free area. Students registered for Greek 295 will fulfill the specific academic requirements under the guidance of Dr. Petrovic and Dr. Kallianiotis. Students who are on the flat tuition plan pay no additional provided they do not exceed 18 credits during the Spring semester. Those who are on the old plan will pay only half price of the tuition for the regular three credit class. The cost of travel is the same for all participants ($1,690). For further information contact Dr. Petrovic.
Cancellation Charge
If it is necessary to cancel your trip for any reason prior to Tuesday, December 7, 1999, you will receive a full refund. From Wednesday, December 8, 1999 up to Tuesday, February 8, 2000, you will receive a refund of 75%. No refund will be given beginning Wednesday, February 9, 2000. You will be responsible for payment of the full amount ($1,690) even if you decide not to go on the trip, and no one will be permitted to act as your replacement. You may wish to consider cancellation insurance and other insurance available from a travel agent.
Travel Insurance
All tour participants are strongly recommended to purchase personal liability insurance for the duration of the tour since the University of Scranton and/or its agents accept no responsibility for the personal liability if the tour participants. It may also be advised to procure baggage and trip cancellation insurance as well.
Responsibility
The university and its agents have contracted with independent contractors to provide the services included in your tour. The University of Scranton is not responsible for the negligent acts and/or omissions if these independent contractors, their employees, agents, servants, or representatives. Note: Tour price subject to change.