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 about greek culture and the EU. I got to practice living on my own and cooking for myself."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned a lot about myself and other cultures."
Vivian R Brandeis University
"I was able to experience so much of Greece and become very immersed in my neighborhood in Athens. I gained a new sense of adventure and problem-solving skills, as well as the most amazing relationships and new friends. "
Sophia S University of Notre Dame
"It definitely made me more confident in myself and my abilities. I learned a lot about myself--it was definitely worthwhile. "
Anna H College of the Holy Cross
"I a lot more independent, and confident than I thought."
Cole K Furman University
"I gained self-confidence, self-awareness, and a love for a country other than my own."
Abigail M Valparaiso University
"Not only did I get to learn about the incredible content covered in my course, but I also got to learn such rich history throughout all of the sites we visited. I gained a sense of independence and confidence when it came to travel and exploring things new to me. I got to learn how other cultures operate socially and how their s..."
Gabby F Fairfield University
"I met lifelong friends in my program. I absolutely fell in love with my host country. I honestly had the time of my life in Greece. "
Jaylah W University of Southern California
"It was incredibly worthwhile to expand my worldview by living in Greece, speaking the local language, and trying to learn as much as I could about the culture."
Julia M University of Southern California
"I learned not only a lot about the Greek and Danish culture, but I also learned a lot about myself. I learned that I can be independent in a country by myself and also how to structure myself in a way to get everything done and see everything I wanted to see."
Emma P Siena College
"I learned a lot more about the ancient Greeks, and not just those who lived in Athens. Every trip we took with the program was an excellent learning experience that was both memorable and informative."
Lincoln M Elon University
"I gained a much greater sense of independence from my time abroad. Being able to navigate new places and cultures is an incredible skill that I am lucky to have developed during my time abroad."
Brynn W University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I learned so much about living in a city and being a foreigner. It taught me that i'm braver and smarter than I thought. I loved interacting with the Greek people and trying new experiences."
A student Dickinson College
"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!"
Riley E Yale University
"I gained an even deeper love for exploring the world, learning from people's experiences, and how I want to live my life moving forward. It was the most rewarding experience of my life thus far. "
R'riyon D Cornell University
"I learned a variety of skills while studying abroad, including time management, budgeting, the importance of self-card, and cultural interaction. As I had little travel experience outside of the US, I felt this program was very worthwhile as it provided me with the support and resources to live own my own in a foreign country, i..."
A student George Washington University
"I learned so much about the local greek culture and people. "
Isabelle U Skidmore College
"Met new people, experiences new sights, sounds, scents. A profound appreciation for graffiti and the Mediterranean lifestyle. "
A student University of Pennsylvania
"I became a more grounded person and I learned a lot more about international politics. Living abroad was the single most defining and worthwhile experience of my life. "
Molly H University of Southern California
"It was so worthwhile. I learned so much about myself. I also learned to be independent and not rely on anyone in a foreign country. I came back to America so confident in myself and my abilities. "
Grace B Fairfield University
"From my experience abroad, I formed connections with students from other universities who I would not have been able to meet had I stayed at my home university. Additionally, I got to learn about the culture and life in a country other than America. Studying abroad provided me with a completely different experience than I would ..."
A student Fairfield University
"I really grew as a person and I learned a lot about myself and gained lots of independence and courage. I also got to learn so much about different cultures and meet so many new people that will forever have an impact on my life. It was 100% worthwhile "
Nicole M Fairfield University
"It was definitely worth while. I learned a lot in my chosen fields of study and gained experience as an international traveler. It also helped me be a lot more independent than I was before and being a part of the program expanded my horizons and made me feel like I belonged there."
A student Grinnell College
"I learned about the importance of independence and adapting to new spaces."
Bernadine K University of Pennsylvania
"I learned cooking. And I sort of learned to connect with people. I learned that I might really love Athens. "
Jessica W Mount Holyoke College
