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)
"CYA was the perfect balance of engaging academics and connection to place. Having the freedom to do other things than study gave me a chance to look inward at who I wanted to be, which is not something very many busy college students have the chance to do."
A student Middlebury College
"It taught me to think more critically about power and governement"
A student University of Colorado - Boulder
"I loved being in Athens, having wonderful people and amazing food all the time was wonderful. It made me want to move to Athens and keep learning Greek and having a great time!"
Tessa Miller Tulane University
"I learned how to travel on my own and be very independent. This experience was very worthwhile and I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone who wants to experience a new culture."
Sophia Musiak Oberlin College
"I learned that playing it safe can decrease the rate of returns on investment of your time."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned to live more independently, had a more holistic learning experience"
A student Cornell University
"I learned so much about the Bible, early Christianity, and ancient Greece. Also, being abroad without my parents gave me so much self-confidence for traveling in the future!"
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Studying abroad develops what our colleges have taught us in the classroom, by giving us the opportunity to build on our academic skills in the real world and grow personally along the way. It was the most exciting experience of my eduction so far and I would recommend studying abroad and CYA to anyone!"
A student Bryn Mawr College
"I learned about Greek heritage and was able to travel to the islands of Rhodes and Crete. "
A student Sarah Lawrence College
"I learned a lot about the cultural differences between America and other countries. It was definitely worth it."
Lindsay Martinez University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"This experience really taught me about history and connected me with a close group of individuals."
Vincent Gadioma Fairfield University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience - I became much more independent and learned how to plan and manage things on my own!"
Caroline Rhodes College
"My class (ARTH 356, a course on Greek Heritage) was taught by an amazing professor, our class excursions were immersive, and the friendships I built will last a lifetime! This study abroad was absolutely worthwhile, I'd do it over again in a heart beat!"
Morgan Fisher University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned that studying abroad is what you make it. The bonds and memories you make are entirely up to you and it is important to challenge yourself to make the most of such an incredibly unique opportunity. "
A student Oberlin College
"Learned how to be independent, how to adapt, how to quickly observe other cultures, how to communicate without language, and so much more. It may be one of the most valuable experiences in my educational career"
Harrison Lacy University of Notre Dame
"I learned more about myself and about art and about greece! all sounds obvious but honestly it was truly awesome"
Liv Molho Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. I learned more about being independent, I learned about a new culture which in itself taught me so many things, like how to not be obsessed with productivity and how to appreciate the moment. My classes taught me about Greek and Byzantine art, business ethics and philosophy etc. I feel super enriched. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile, I was able to learn a lot about myself and also living on my own in a place that I didn't know. It instilled a lot of confidence in me about my own life navigation skills."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about the immigration crisis and the toll it has taken on that area of the world, which is knowledge that is meaningful and useful for my career path. I gained experience traveling and holding my own in various countries, along with gaining a very much increased sense of independence and self-assuredness after living i..."
Maren Higgins Wheaton College, MA
"I learned so much about Greece, Greek History, culture, food, etc. I cannot overestimate how amazing Athens is and how helpful CYA is to experiencing life here."
Patrick C Pallisco The Catholic University of America
"It was worthwhile in that living in another country and culture can help you think about your own worldview. And I love Greece!"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, interacting with people of different cultural backgrounds, making new friends even with language barriers, etc. "
Barbara Kasomenakis Skidmore College
"I learned a variety of things from my time abroad including many things about Greek culture, how to live in a city, balancing school with travel, etc. My abroad experience was SO worth it. "
Bailey Karnes Wheaton College, MA
"Learned about Greece and history and it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Jake Turtel Middlebury College
"I learned so much about traveling and interacting with a new culture. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience!"
Alex Marsh Swarthmore College
