Memories that Last Forever August 15, 2024
By Riley E (Political Science, Yale University) - abroad from 05/21/2024 to 06/14/2024 with
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Summer Program
I gained new experiences, learning moments, and friends that I still stay in touch with! The program was incredible and I would recommend any student to look into CYA!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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My time in Athens through CYA was an experience of a lifetime. I delved deeper into my passions, explored islands, and made memories I will never forget! The admins were very understanding when my flight was delayed and even accommodated for my late arrival. One of the best aspects of CYA is the cultural connection students experience from living in apartments in Pangrati! |
Finances
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* 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) |
I made a student budget for myself that was specific to my situation and kept track of almost all my expenses given that I am FGLI. The situation was very easy to manage and Athens offers ton of experiences that are free or low-cost. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 70 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget an allocated amount per day or per week depending on the length of the program! Meals and goods are more costly on islands than in Athens. Grocery shopping and going to the local markets are two ways to save money and connect to Greek culture. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Going into the program I had a lot of anxiety about travel, but CYA offers so much help for students to figure out things like ferry rides and public transportation. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
