4.6 - 203 Reviews

CYA (College Year in Athens)

https://www.cyathens.org

CYA (College Year in Athens) is a program provider offering 4 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, and Online Program abroad programs in 1 country such as Greece.

CYA (College Year in Athens) is a non-profit educational institution that has been acting as a cultural and educational bridge between the U.S. and Greece for nearly 60 years. Our study abroad program helps students to develop new perspectives on the world, their own countries and themselves.

CYA offers outstanding academic programs (semester, year, winter and summer) and Virtual Internships programs all of which embrace the vibrant experience of day-to-day contact with the people, the monuments and the landscape of Greece. All the programs place an emphasis on learning beyond the classroom, offering hands-on learning experience in the rich and diverse environment of the country. Our extensive curriculum is complemented by on-site classes adding a new dimension to learning as well as a global understanding of the subjects taught.

All courses at CYA use the abundant resources in Athens and of what can be seen or experienced directly. The Archaeology and Art History courses provide a wealth of opportunities to study authentic material and original artifacts on-site, in the world-renowned museums of Athens and other Greek regions. Courses from other disciplines bring you in direct contact with the local community such as Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Political and Modern Greek, to name a few.

Field study is an integral part of the CYA program. Led by our faculty and experts with extensive knowledge of the relevant sites and locale, students have the opportunity to explore Greece and some of its most significant sites, which are among the most impressive and beautiful of the world.

Our CYA expert faculty and passionate staff are dedicated to offer students the best learning and life changing experience.

For more information, please visit our website at https://cyathens.org/

Study Abroad with CYA (College Year in Athens)

OVERALL RATING 4.6
Based on 203 Reviews
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May 30, 2023
12/22/2021 Exceeded My Expectations CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"It was very much worthwhile. I loved every second of the experience. I gained independence in a way I hadn't experienced it before"

Brandeis University
12/17/2021 An Unforgettable Experience CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned how to live on my own in a city that was foreign to me. I learned how to live my life boldly. "

Amherst College
12/08/2021 Absolutely Unforgettable And Completely Worth It, Even During Covid. CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Studying abroad through CYA was the best decision I could have made for my Junior Year. At first I was not sure whether I would follow through on studying abroad in light of the pandemic and my course load, but CYA made the move so easy, I felt absolutely secure in my decision. I gained too much from this program to just sum up ..."

Providence College
11/05/2021 A Great Opportunity CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned more about personal independence and who I am as a person while abroad. This experience is more than classroom learning which has helped me gain an understanding of Greek culture, history, and life."

Furman University
09/07/2021 So Glad I Did It CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Spending the summer at CYA allowed me to broaden my understanding of the world through the people I have met and the stories I have heard. This has been an incredibly important experience for me and has allowed me to adjust much of my perception of how we all fit into the places we inhabit. From this powerful experience abroad, ..."

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
09/03/2021 Study Abroad With Cya CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned all about Greek culture and the people there. I was able to immerse myself completely out of my comfort zone."

Elon University
08/27/2021 Five Fantastic Months CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I gained experience immersed in a completely new city with amazing people. Though limited by the pandemic, I was in the same boat as nearly every other true Athenian, so my experience felt incredibly authentic. I am so glad I took the leap and went to Greece."

Rice University
08/27/2021 Unforgettable And Hungry For More CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Traveling to Greece has been a lifelong dream of mine. CYA made sure that my semester abroad fulfilled all of those expectations and more. While I was expecting and excited to see the ancient places I have long studied, I am shocked by how connected I now feel to the present, globalized world. Because of Greece's unique position..."

College of the Holy Cross
08/17/2021 Greece Study Abroad CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I loved studying abroad in Greece! It was a great experience, and I can't wait to return"

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
08/13/2021 Greece In A Pandemic CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned how to be more independent, especially in regards to transportation, cooking, and finances. I was able to try new things and have a variety of experiences, something that is hard to do during a pandemic. I'm grateful that I was able to go and stay safe the whole time. It was definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
08/10/2021 Fell In Love And Want To Go Back! CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I love to travel and this course and the program did an exceptional job of integrating academics and travel together!"

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
07/30/2021 A Wonderful Lifechanging Experience CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I gained a true appreciation of Greek culture both ancient and modern. I learned how to be more adaptable and made life long friends. The experience was totally worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

College of the Holy Cross
07/14/2021 This Was An Amazing Experience! CYA (College Year in Athens) - Summer Program

"I learned to be more confident in myself and more independent. I loved my program and definitely thought it was worth it."

University of Virginia
07/09/2021 I Cannot Wait To Go Back To Greece; I Miss It Already! CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"My experience with CYA was one of the coolest things I have ever done, and I would absolutely do it again, without question. In some sense, it’s hard to fully assess the benefits of studying abroad so close to my time abroad, but it is clear that the benefits of doing so are numerous. As it relates to Greece specifically, I ..."

Grinnell College
07/07/2021 Archaeological Adventure In The Aegean! CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I have such a clear sense of direction from attending this program, and am so incredibly glad that I had decided to take part in it! A field school of this kind is the only way for students to know if field archaeology is the field for them, and I was lucky enough to find that the field fit me perfectly!"

North Carolina State University / NC State
06/28/2021 A Wonderful Time In A Wonderful Place! CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Incredibly worthwhile. Made friends, gained independence, and will go back to the US more confident in my language learning skills and my ability to adapt."

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
06/25/2021 Greece: Filled W/Warm People/Rich Culture & An Unforgettable Learning Experience CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained friends who I would not have otherwise met. I tasted food that was not familiar to me. I took courses that allowed me actively experience & learn about the rich history of Greece. Greece is a very beautiful country."

Wellesley College
06/21/2021 Unusual And Awesome Semester! CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Definitely worthwhile. I gained friends both American and Greek! I made memories and was able to live in a foreign city for a few months of my life - Awesome!"

College of the Holy Cross
06/20/2021 Best Program In The Mediterranean CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned a lot about myself and my friends. I learned a lot about Greek culture and food"

College of the Holy Cross
06/18/2021 If Your Cease The Day Then This Was The Most Rewarding Experience Ever. CYA (College Year in Athens) - Summer Program

"I learned that if you open yourself to a new culture it will be more inviting of you and your experience becomes better."

Wellesley College
06/15/2021 Unforgettable Spring Term At Cya CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"It was absolutely worthwhile, the travel I did on the field study to Delphi and the Peloponnese was informative and interesting as our lectures took place at sites. I loved learning about the archaeological aspects of things and wandering around the city"

Wellesley College
06/10/2021 Greece In A Pandemic: It Is What It Is CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Learned: Language matters A LOT for connecting with people Inspired to learn more languages! Cultural Immersion is important to me I want to live abroad again (where I speak the language or learn it) Yes it was worthwhile (just hard at times) "

Wellesley College
05/27/2021 I Had The Time Of My Life! CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Studying abroad in Athens has been an invaluable experience! The CYA program has truly change my life. The staff had some of the most compassionate and helpful people I have ever met. I got to form lasting connections with friends that will last a lifetime, while also exploring the beautiful city of Athens. While exploring arche..."

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
05/07/2021 An Excellent Experience In A Chaotic Time CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I gained experience interacting/existing in an unfamiliar environment and also got to visit in person things/places that classes back home would only talk about theoretically."

Wellesley College
12/28/2020 Fantastic Semester In Greece CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned so much from living in Greece. I immersed myself in the local culture, traveled around Greece, and even hiked up Mount Olympus. I had a fantastic time."

University of Pennsylvania