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)
"It was completely worthwhile!! I gained knowledge of a different culture, knowledge of myself, and confidence in myself. I learned more about the history of Greece and how its lasting effects on the world today. "
Dominique University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned a great deal academically from the course itself, but also how to adjust to living in a foreign country, how to become accustomed to the local culture and cuisine, and how to travel light! I gained new friends and knowledge about Greece I won't soon forget. It was more than worthwhile, I'll never forget this experience..."
Lauren Taylor University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned so much about the Bronze Age, but also about myself. "
Kim Johnson University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"A new understanding of the world and a new love for Classics. The people I met, food I ate, and memories I made opened my eyes and humbled me in a way that staying in Austin could not have. It is hard to put into words, but I feel I have grown as a person from my experience abroad."
Ryan Gomillion The University of Texas at Austin
"Although only four weeks, I was able to experience so much of Greek culture and tradition during the time I stayed in Athens and Koroni. Compared to the other study abroad experience I have had, this program was very immersive! I took the class in the Anthropology of Food and the Mediterranean Diet; not only did the class give m..."
Claire Davenport University of Michigan - Flint
"I learned how easy it can be to make friends when you have an open mind. The first few days I had to come out of my shell and put myself out there and it was the best thing I did. "
Bridget S Siena College
"I definitely have a greater appreciation for my life back home and America. I also understand the Greek crisis more, and the Greek way of life. It was so interesting to compare the lifestyles and values of Americans and Greeks. "
Glynis Braun University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned a lot about what it means to be American, not only of how American culture is perceived by people in other places, but also how it affects them regardless. I learned to recognize how my understanding of many things is shaped by being an American and to recognize the influence the United States have on the world. I als..."
Alyssa Columbia University
"It was such a worthwhile experience. I learned so much more about myself and what I value in life. I developed my political ideals being around so many different people from different backgrounds, I grew spiritually, and I learned how to embrace people who were different from me. Being in a place where I knew no one and had very..."
A student Texas A&M University - College Station
"I loved being abroad in Athens and I would go back in a heartbeat. I learned how to live in a large city and use public transportation."
A student Trinity University
"Apart from seeing much of Europe, I learned a lot about myself while abroad. Some moments were really challenging, but the entire experience was wonderful. I made great friends and would go back in a heartbeat."
Alyssa Tayrien Trinity University
"learned alot about myself, matured alot"
Jefferson tan Brandeis University
"Really got to travel around the city and country to different sites both through the program/classes and on my own. "
Caroline Wellesley College
"I gained a better sense of myself."
A student Truman State University
"I learned how to be independent; it was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Millsaps College
"It was worthwhile to excavate and use not only my brain but also my body and common sense to work in a team of very opinionated people. "
A student Trinity University
"I gained an appreciation for the way history shapes the contemporary world in my contemporary Greek politics class; a love of Greek food and culture, as well as so much more. I can say without a doubt that it was all worthwhile. "
A student Rollins College
"I gained a huge amount of confidence in myself from this experience. It was totally worth it, even despite some pitfalls, like somewhat iffy communication or not so great roommate experiences. This experience was only partly formed by what the program had to offer. Honestly, it was formed mostly by what I chose to make out of th..."
A student Trinity University
"Not only did I gain close exposure to the Greek culture, I also had a great academic experience. The experiential learning I had with CYA was totally worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about me and doing things on my own. I got a great grasp on how a different society lives their life and could see how the media skews their stories sometimes. I think this is the most worth while experience anyone could have and would encourage anyone to do it. "
A student Brandeis University
"I explored my Greek roots, learned about alternate forms of government, learned about the economic troubles facing Greece, and learned about Greek culture and religion. Definitely worthwhile. "
Jack B George Washington University
"It is hard to sum up the experience I had with CYA in words.. I can honestly say that the 8+ weeks I spent in Greece have been the best weeks of my life thus far, in part thanks to CYA. I am a science major at my home university, but the two classes I took in Greece that focused on the anthropology of the Mediterranean diet and ..."
Rachael P University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Absolutely, I gained so many experiences, I traveled alone and with friends, I gained confidence and friends, and knowledge of the world. "
Amber B Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I had never spent that much time abroad or really had any exposure to Europe and I cannot wait to go back"
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to see firsthand the places I've studied and get a greater historical context for Classical Greece. I also learned about the history and turbulence of Athens from its first beginnings until today, and I've experienced the difficulties that a modern country is facing with an economic crisis. I've met amazing people and..."
A student Middlebury College
