CYA (College Year in Athens)
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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)
"I learned a great deal about the Greek language and culture and that Greece is so much more than its islands! "
A student Middlebury College
"Lots of friends and confidence in myself and my ability to travel. Definitely worthwhile."
Naomi N University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I leanred alot. But mainly I learned to not be afraid and to go out and try new things. You can only learn and grow from yesterday. Yes, it was defintely worthwhile. "
Michael N Swarthmore College
"CYA is an excellent program. I came into it expecting to learn certain things about myself, and it wasn't until I left that I realized that I had gained even more than that. The academics here are great, especially for an aspiring classicist or historian. The city is filled with so much to do at a generally affordable rate- with..."
Simon K Gettysburg College
"I gained more independence, cooking skills, social skills and knowledge in my field of study. I think it was absolutely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about greek history. It was worthwhile."
Anna S Brandeis University
"Being abroad taught me fully that there are so many other ways to live life other than the traditional American mode we are socialized into from birth. It is one thing to read about other cultures online or in a book; it is a completely different thing to live those cultures for yourself. So, I would say it was absolutely worthw..."
Calvin T Trinity University
"The classes and professors were excellent. The administrators took a personal interest in students and helped us with our needs."
Audrey K Indiana University - Bloomington
"Living in Greece taught me that there are so many ways to live. In contrast to my experience in the United States, the work/life balance and slower pace of Grecian life reminded me that I have a choice in the life I create for myself. It also gave me a greater understanding of people all over the world."
A student Connecticut College
"I learned so much- and that you are capable of more than you think. That people/ strangers are so kind."
Kaitlin B Vassar College
"I would say collectively the most important thing I learned while I was abroad is to always push your comfort zones when you are given the opportunities. Doing this in Greece allowed me to deepen my understanding of things I already loved and expand my scope to new interests and passions. "
Leighton Y Colby College
"I gained valuable career experience, meaningful relationships, and a new outlook on life. It was worthwhile. "
LUIS R University of Southern California
"I had a great time with CYA Athens! Met a lot of people from all over the world and even learned a little bit of Greek. I felt immersed in the culture as I got my daily coffee or saw my favorite waiter for dinner. The professors made you feel welcome and all the staff was willing to help and take the extra mile to help you. A tr..."
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned how to be more independent and how to deal with personal disagreements with those around me. The travel on weekends made it worth it alone."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the origins of democracy and the local culture in Athens. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kendall R University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I loved Greece, and specifically living in Pangrati. I genuinely miss the food, culture, and the people. The sense of community I had while in Greece was unlike any other and I can't wait to return. I learned how to be more independent and comfortable with myself by being abroad."
A student Lafayette College
"The knowledge I gained and the people I met expanded my view of the world tenfold. Had I not studied abroad, the entire treasure trove of rich archaeological, social, and cultural history that is Greece would remain hidden from me."
Ashley F Harvard University
"I learned so much about excuvating and the process of it. I loved the trip. "
Lillian M George Washington University
"Of all the things I learned during my time in Greece, I think the most important was how to look at my own life in the U.S. from an international perspective. Seeing the culture of another place made it a lot clearer what aspects of life in the U.S. were more culturally entrenched than I had previously thought, and it's motivate..."
William M University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned a lot about travel writing and had a lot of personal growth as well so it was definitely worth it."
Siena S Pomona College
"Definitely worthwhile. Cultural exposure"
Kendall Y Grinnell College
"I learned to be more independent, and better budgeting skills."
Joseph K Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about life outside of the U.S., and the many similarities and differences between my home and Greece. It was definitely worthwhile to get to learn directly in the place I was studying in- there are some experiences that the classroom alone at home cannot provide!"
A student University of Rochester
"1000% worthwhile. Learned so much about myself and grew so much by experiencing new cultures, languages, people, etc. Traveled every weekend of my four months abroad except for 3. SO fun, met people who I consider some of my closest friends. Incredible incredible time abroad and I only wish that every single person on this plane..."
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"Studying abroad, you gain a new sense of independence and confidence I didn't feel as much in college. It was worthwhile and helps shape character"
William K Brandeis University
