Summer Study Abroad in Greece with CYA

The summer of 2025 was the best one yet. I spent a month studying abroad in Greece. Imagine getting college credit while traveling around Greece. My program was the EmpowerED program based in Volos and my apartment was waterfront. The class size was small and we were all super close by the end of the month. A unique aspect of this program is that it is based at a Greek university and we had Greek students in our class. This gave me a unique look into Greek culture as I got to explore local places and Greek traditions. The course was set up so that there is a lot of free time to travel and explore. There are also trips incorporated into the class. I visited Greek islands, historical sites, and lots of beaches. I can not recommend this program enough. So if you are even thinking about studying abroad with College Year in Athens, go ahead and do it.

Greece is such a beautiful place to go, let alone study. Not only will you be captivated by the environment and all Greece has to offer, but you'll find yourself deeply immersed in the culture. I'm so glad that I chose CYA Summer for my abroad experience. The staff, chefs, instructors, and many others truly made Athens feel like a home away from home. Whether you know someone else in the program or not, you will have friends for life. For example, my first session, I knew no one, but in my second, I was rooming with my best friend from home. These were two VERY different experiences, both enjoyable in their own way. The first apartment I was in was a group of 6 girls, and we still talk today! Also, the best part of CYA is how much you get to travel and see some of the amazing things Greece has to offer. For example, here is a list of places I went over the span of two sessions: Athens, Paros, Crete, Hydra, Delos, Delphi, Mykonos, Santorini, Milos, Naxos, and MORE!

As my first time out of the country, I would say that I wouldn’t change it for the world! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly and I learned so much from my program. This program helped solidify my decision on graduate school. Overall, CYA made me grow personally and professionally!