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Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)
CYA (College Year in Athens) has been offering study abroad programs in various academic disciplines for over 60 years. Athens, a European capital, is rich in history and a contemporary hub for art, international business, and relations and debate on economic, political, and migration issues. With supplemental activities varying from archaeological digs to on-site courses and from study travel to...
CYA (College Year in Athens) has been offering study abroad programs in various academic disciplines for over 60 years. Athens, a European capital, is rich in history and a contemporary hub for art, international business, and relations and debate on economic, political, and migration issues. With supplemental activities varying from archaeological digs to on-site courses and from study travel to volunteer opportunities, students can actively engage with their course material. They live in apartments in downtown Athens. A homestay option is also available where they're inspired to immerse completely in a historic environment. The CYA curriculum consists of academically rigorous courses taught by expert faculty. Course offerings encompass a range of academic disciplines and are taught in...
Program Highlights
Join a program incorporated with on-site classes and study travel.
Take exciting courses in a range of disciplines.
Join hands-on volunteer and internship opportunities.
Receive personalized attention from faculty and support staff.
Participate in stimulating hands-on workshops offered across a range of interests.
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- Athens, Greece
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Arts
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- American
- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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I Loved College Year in Athens!
by: Jaylah Wilson - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)I had the time of my life in Greece, and it was all thanks to the College Year in Athens program. The staff and professors are all so welcoming, helpful, and engaging. The field trips are super fun! The location of the school and housing in the Pangrati neighborhood was perfect! I would totally reccomend CYA.
Hi Jaylah, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We are so happy to hear you found our staff and faculty to be supportive and engaging. So glad you were able to make Pangrati your home away from home!
Amazing Abroad Experience with CYA
by: Lelaila Bridwell - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)I had a great experience studying abroad with CYA. The program had a perfect balance between academic rigor and out-of-classroom experience, allowing me to continue my studies while immersing myself in Greek culture and exploring new places. One thing I really appreciated about the program was its support for students. As a first-time traveler, I was very nervous about going abroad. But because CYA's program is designed specifically for study abroad students, they offered a lot of support and gu...
Hi Lelaila, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We love to hear that you enjoyed your courses and had the chance to immerse yourself in the Greek culture, including some amazing food. We hope you can visit us again soon!
Grace in Greece!
by: Grace Brogioli - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)I spent the best four months of my life living in Greece with CYA for Spring 2024. I made amazing friends that will hopefully last a lifetime. It was my first time leaving the country, and Greece is now a home away from home for me. I'm not going to lie; I got nervous when I researched other schools that do this program. How am I supposed to be in the same class with students from Ivy League schools when I go to a small school in Connecticut? However, I had to be more confident in myself, and st...
Hi Grace, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We love hearing that you enjoyed the classes, food, and community in addition to your internship. We hope you can visit us again soon!
Program Details
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Locations
- Athens, Greece
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Essay
- Online Application
Interviews
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Katy Nave
Participated in 2015
Katy is a 21 year old, graduating painting student from Southwestern University in Georgetown, the only super small liberal arts school in Texas. She ...
Katy Nave
Participated in 2015
I chose to study abroad because I wanted to experience my studies in a drastically different setting from the small liberal arts school near my home that I had attended for three years. I felt this experience would allow for some perspective and growth.
Zoe Wildasin
Participated in 2015
Zoe is a junior at DePaul University,, where she is studying public relations and advertising. She traveled abroad for almost five months, spending he...
Zoe Wildasin
Participated in 2015
I knew going into school I wanted to take advantage of study abroad. I hadn't previously traveled outside the United States, and the idea of finding a home in a foreign country was exciting. I decided on Greece because of the beautiful landscape, rich history, and theatre roots.
Jayla Stevenson
Participated in 2017
Jayla is from Kentucky, and a philosophy major at Wellesley College. She studied for a semester in Athens, Greece with CYA, and it was the best time o...
Jayla Stevenson
Participated in 2017
What inspired me to go abroad was the amazing stories I heard from my fellow Wellesley sibs. They'd always come back with countless stories about all the cool and fun things they experienced and the things they were able to see. I've always loved traveling, so hearing these stories made me more anxious and excited to go abroad. It is the best decision I have ever made.
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