College Year in Athens
Why choose College Year in Athens?
CYA (College Year in Athens) is a nonprofit 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), Virtual Internships and Ga...
CYA (College Year in Athens) is a nonprofit 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), Virtual Internships and Gap 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 a...
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Immersive and invaluable experience
by: Karis Mulcahy - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)My time in Greece, through CYA, allowed me to discover new interests and passions as well as an appreciation for the field of classics. From the beginning, CYA does their best to help students with the transition to a foreign country. This includes offering an overview of modern Greek, so students can better assimilate, and making sure students are aware of the resources at their disposal, including travel resources, academic resources and health resources. CYA offers as many field experiences a...
Hi Karis, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We love to hear you were able to discover new passions and interests and had the chance to immerse yourself in the Greek culture. We hope you can visit again soon!
The Best Four Months of My Life: College Year in Athens
by: Cayla Friedman - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)My semester with College Year in Athens (CYA) was nothing short of life-changing. The four months in Athens were truly the best of my life, filled with personal growth, challenges, and unforgettable experiences. CYA pushed me out of my comfort zone from day one. Living in Athens, I had to adapt to a new culture, navigate unfamiliar streets, and embrace independence. The immersive classes—often held at iconic sites like the Acropolis—made learning dynamic and inspiring, connecting history and cu...
Hi Cayla, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We love knowing you had a transformative experience through our immersive courses and had the chance to experience Greece. We hope you can visit again soon!
New sights, new opportunities
by: Sydney Larson - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)CYA was a chance to explore academic fields of my interests as well as a chance to discover more about myself. CYA blends academics and cultural immersion so well together that sometimes it was hard to remember which aspect I was directly interacting with.
Hi Sydney, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We are so happy to hear you had the chance to gain confidence through the program, try amazing food, and found growth both academically and professionally. Hopefully you can visit us again soon!
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CYA (College Year in Athens) has been offering study abroad programs in various academic disciplines for over 60 years. Athens, a European capita...
Students interested in short-term, intensive study abroad are invited to take advantage of CYA's summer program, which offers unique, experience-...
If you have a keen interest in archaeology or anthropology, you may gain experience and credit by participating in one of CYA’s three-week Winter...
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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.
Katie Sievers
Interviewed in 2016
Working from College Year in Athens' North American office as the point of contact for students and their schools before departure, Katie helps studen...
Katie Sievers
Interviewed in 2016
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