A skilful search for a job we can love begins with an accurate assessment of ourselves; our personalities, our ambitions, and our skills. Join us in Athens as we explore the ruins of this beautiful ancient city, learning from the wisdom of notable ancient greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato and Socrates. Get to know yourself, others and discover your professional potential whilst exploring one of the world's most ancient cities.
Situated in Theater Square, where Athens’ first stone-built theatre functioned during the 19th century, Selina Theatrou Athens allows guests to experience the magic of the city like a local. Whether it’s the food market, the ancient ruins, buzzing nightlife or the local trendy hotspots, you’ll never be more than a 10-minute walk from the action. As well as upcycled furniture and locally-curated art murals, our on-site features include a rooftop bar-restaurant, a cafe, a comfortable cowork space, a wellness center, and a cinema room.
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The modern world places immense pressure on us to succeed, leading us to tell ourselves that we have to constantly strive, overcome huge obstacles and win in all areas of our lives. The unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves seldom allow us to realise that we will - of course - fail in some areas of our lives, particularly in our careers - and that failing well is therefore a skill we need to learn above most others. Many of us know how to prepare for success but we very rarely endeavour to confront failure as we should: with dignity, understanding, wisdom – and perhaps on occasion, a touch of humour.
How to Fail teaches us:
Choosing a life-partner can be one of the trickiest decisions we will ever make. We are expected to follow our feelings, and locate people according to our intuition. And yet, our emotions cannot always be trusted; and they often lead us to problematic characters that repeat patterns of suffering. We once relied on parents and society to find partners for us, however, the process and responsibility has now been handed over to us. In many cases, our frantic pursuit leads to complications. Fortunately, there are practical ideas we can engage with to understand our needs and find long-lasting love.
What will I learn?
How to Find Love teaches us how to:
There is a common misconception that confidence is an inborn personality trait – that we are either born confident or not. But on the contrary, we strongly believe that confidence is a skill which can be learned and practiced.
The fastest route to confidence is to realise that all of us struggle with feelings of shame and with a sense of being an impostor; that all of us are deeply foolish and constantly anxious - and that therefore many of our worries, far from being grounds for giving up on ourselves, confirm that we are entirely normal, and as worthy of success as anyone else.
How to Be Confident teaches us:
Share a room to save on budget, or stretch your legs in a larger, private room.
The closest airport is Athens International Airport (ATH). Selina Athens Theatrou is 42km away, 35min to 1hr by taxi or Uber depending on traffic.
Flights, transfers and additional excursions are not included unless listed above.