CYA (College Year in Athens)
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CYA (College Year in Athens) is a program provider offering 3 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad 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 self-confidence and class consciousness. Very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"While it might seem obvious, I learned that there is a world beyond the United States and where I have lived my whole life. I gained so much cultural, social, and spiritual awareness with my time there as I fell in love with this seemingly other world that I briefly got to live in. I explored history that I knew so much about bu..."
Nicholas B Boston College
"The program was so worthwhile. I got to see things I've studied before, which was so magical. I learned so much and was able to study a lot of sites in ways I can't do in America."
A student Brandeis University
"It was very worthwhile. To live in a different culture while learning about things you love is an experience worth riches."
Justin D University of Cincinnati
"I learned that there is a whole other world out there. You just have to go out and find it. It was worth it. "
Sydney P University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I gained new friendships, the chance to see new places, and personal development in regards to independence and confidence. It was definitely worth my while. I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Lily S University of Notre Dame
"I learned what I wanted to pursue specifically after undergrad and grew personally and professionally!"
Ayana R Ohio State University - Columbus
"I would absolutely recommend doing this program for both the cultural and academic aspects. I learned a lot about myself and how I travel, and I also learned about other people, cultures, and traditions. "
Aidan C Ohio University
"I gained some lifelong friends and an experience that’ll last a lifetime. I learned a lot about local culture and history. My class was amazing and my professor was just as great. I would say it was totally worthwhile."
A student Ohio State University - Columbus
"I learned the importance of fully immersing myself in the environment and trying to make the most of it. I met amazing people and got to have a lot of unique experiences. This experience was so amazing."
Alexandra D University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"This program is the ultimate study abroad experience. The courses are typically scheduled for M-Th, so most of the time there is a three day weekend where you can travel or REALLY get to know Athens. The courses were interesting, and since they often met in museums throughout the city, I felt that I visited neighborhoods and are..."
A student University of Southern California
"It was absolutely worthwhile, I learned how to live and travel independently. As well as navigating places that i did not speak the language. Overall an amazing experience."
Dalice R Wellesley College
"I had networked with peers and was introduced to new literature that I was not familiar with before that. The walking tours we took were informative in understanding the ancient history we were encountering."
A student University of Florida
"I learned how to travel by myself and be up to date with important deadlines, assignments, and responsibilities. I also learned how to advocate for myself and keep myself disciplined. This program taught me to be more aware of the world around me and to not be afraid to leave my comfort zone. I think my experience going abroad w..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned and gained so much from being abroad from independence to becoming confident. It was my first time abroad and in Europe so I had so much to learn from gaining new outlooks culturally to being in a country I didn't know the primary language. It was an experience I had adapted to and learned so much from!"
Kenia B Wellesley College
"I learned so much from my experience abroad! I learned not only so much about Greece from both my classes and locals, but how capable I am on my own. It was definitely a worthwhile experience that I will cherish forever! "
Kylenn D George Washington University
"I gained vital experience about living on my own in a city where I previously didn't know a soul. I learned about the Greek culture and was able to participate as a visitor, and it was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"The CYA program could not have been any better! I had the time of my life in Greece and would recommend this program to EVERYONE. CYA allowed me to fall in love with Greece by immersing me in the culture with its classes, trips, and activities. The entire program helped me settle into the new country as a student who has never t..."
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad with CYA was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career. While I had the chance to travel across many countries in Europe, what made the program stand out was the opportunity to explore Greece in depth through academic field trips. From remote mountain villages to ancient ruins, I visited pl..."
Arya N Oberlin College
"I was the most confident and outgoing I had ever been. I also gained a passion for exploration--especially to less-traveled places--, meeting new people, and trying more food. "
A student College of the Holy Cross
"I learned a lot about various cultures and their histories, and I made friends with people from different backgrounds -- the knowledge and friendships have become a part of me, who is more mature and positive about the future after spending just one semester in Athens."
Eugene H Washington University in St. Louis
"I learned about a different and vibrant culture, Greece's rich history, and met the kindest people. It changed me in ways I wouldn't have predicted. "
A student Lehigh University
"I learned a lot about daily life in a different country; exactly the type of learning that can’t happen from just being a tourist. "
A student St. Olaf College
"My study abroad experience in Greece was nothing short of incredible, and I owe so much of that to College Year in Athens (CYA). From the moment I decided to apply, the CYA team made me feel welcomed, supported, and prepared for what would become one of the most transformative experiences of my college journey. Even before arriv..."
Angelie C Hamilton College
"I was able to immerse myself in the culture and learn so much during my program at CYA. There is so much history in the city of Athens and all over Greece."
Katelyn B Fairfield University
