CYA: A Life Changing Experience August 10, 2023

By braden D (History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Saint Michael's College) - abroad from 01/23/2023 to 05/18/2023 with

CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I got hands-on experience in the field which was something you just can't get in the states. You work with real ancient greek history, its an experience you can't find anywhere else.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget? (1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	$45
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Work with your roommates to cook big meals together, saves money, creates leftovers, unites the roommates

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	International Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	The people The trips The location
* What could be improved?	Nothing really comes to mind
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	Bring some really good walking shoes. I brought vans thinking I'd be stylish but Greece is mountainous, and even the city has big slippery slopes and declines.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Academic or Linguist You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Aegean and Ancient Greek Art and Archaeology
Course Department:	Archaeology
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Instruction Language:	english
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Course Name/Rating:	Ancient Greek Mythology and Religion
Course Department:	Religion
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Instruction Language:	english
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