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 a lot about navigating unfamiliar territory both literally and metaphorically and getting more comfortable doing things outside my comfort zone or without my friends. I also learned a lot about Greek values and general ways of life and I learned what aspects of that I wanted to bring back with me to America. Going abro..."
A student Wesleyan University
"Studying abroad in Greece was incredibly worthwhile. It broadened my horizons beyond engineering, offering a deeper appreciation for history and culture. Exploring ancient ruins and learning about local traditions enriched my understanding of global perspectives. It's an experience that continues to shape my academic and persona..."
A student Fairfield University
"From my experience abroad, I gained a sense of confidence that will last a lifetime. After navigating a completely new country, language and culture, I know that I can handle anything. Not only was it an experience I will never forget with friendships that I will have forever, but I know that I can always return to Athens and fe..."
Lilly H Mount Holyoke College
"I learned so much about Greece, we travelled all over the country."
Anna D Brown University
"I learned so much and it was the best experience of my life. As someone who hadn't traveled abroad much, it was so amazing to explore so many new places and have my worldview challenged and changed. My whole perspective on life is forever changed by my time abroad!"
Camryn S University of Southern California
"I learned so much about Greek culture and made wonderful friends! "
A student University of Southern California
"Going abroad really made feel more like an adult since I had to navigate a completely different culture. Being at CYA was definitely worthwhile, the students were amazing and the trips CYA planned were so much fun. Many students travel around Europe but never get the opportunity to explore Greece. The field studies were an amazi..."
A student University of Southern California
"I gained a real deep understanding of Greek culture, which I believe most Americans don't actually know much about. I made strong local friendships. I witnessed political and social issues unfolding around me and really felt like a global citizen. I also learned that I want to live in Europe after I graduate college!"
Michael P University of Southern California
"I feel much more confident traveling and generally being a person on my own. I would go again 100%"
A student Brandeis University
"My semester in Athens with CYA has been transformative. I achieved both academic and personal growth, made lifelong friends, and gained a more balanced understanding of the world. I learned to adapt to different environments, tolerate and embrace differences, and develop intercultural communication capacities."
Yuhan P University of Notre Dame
"I learned that life should be taken in stride. We are so stressed and anxious about problems in our lives that we forget what it means to live. We forget that joy of existence, the potential. I learned to look at people as inherently good who can be misguided by their daily stressors. Once those stressors are removed, people can..."
A student Cornell University
"I grew so much in independence during my semester abroad as I learned how to navigate life in a different environment and culture. It is definitely something I would recommend to anyone considering it!"
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"Getting outside of the US and learning about subjects from a different perspective was incredibly valuable to my education. It was very worthwhile and I would encourage every student to study abroad."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent and how to adjust to a new, international city while balancing my responsibilities. I learned how to optimize my schedule to explore new places and made the most of every day. It was very worthwhile to my development."
A student Brandeis University
"My name is Amira and I was in the CYA program for the winter semester in 2023 and it was an unforgettable experience. Oftentimes individuals travel because they believe they may ‘find themselves’ and I believe that as a person you do not find yourself, you make yourself. Being part of the CYA program helped give me the tools to ..."
Amira H DePaul University
"I learned most about other people and myself. It really opened me up to other experiences."
Nickolaus A Bowdoin College
"I learned a lot from my experience abroad. Firstly, I took courses that piqued my interest academically, pushing me into different academic and professional directions. The program also helped me secure a position that was a stepping stone for me professionally. While the position did not last long, it gave me tremendous and app..."
George M Bates College
"I learned a lot about both ancient and contemporary Greek, and Europe in general, history. I learned how to integrate into a different culture and to appreciate the differences in life style. I also made some life long friends."
A student Reed College
"I gained an enormous sense of independence, curiosity, appreciation for different ways of life, reflection on who I am as a person and who I want to be, appreciation for beauty, optimism, and amazing friends! It was 100% worthwhile. "
Caroline P Pomona College
"I gained a sense of independence. I made myself uncomfortable so that I could achieve the ability to find ways to make myself comfortable. I think this experience showed me a lot about who I am. I would 100% do it again if I could. "
Nora G DePaul University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained much more independence and confidence in myself and my ability to travel. I also gained another perspective and learned a lot from the Greek people I interacted with. "
Natalie M University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I wouldn’t trade my semester at CYA for anything. The academic classes were engaging and integrative, and the friendships I made have been long-lasting. I would recommend this program to any student looking for an immersive and enriching study abroad experience in a beautiful country. "
A student Columbia University
"This semester in Athens offered to me through CYA was the opportunity of a lifetime. Everyone at CYA from the faculty, admin, and support staff to the students are all so wonderful and happy to have you around. They are always willing to share a smile and help you with anything you need. The academics could have an appropriate c..."
A student University of Notre Dame
"I learned so much about myself and the ways I can thrive in environments unfamiliar to me. In addition to everything I learned in class, I learned more from the friends I made and being in the city. "
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I learned a lot about myself as a traveller, partner, and person. I think it was worthwhile because I was able to do so much things I never would have done without the program."
A student University of Southern California
