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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 See more
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- All Nationalities
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The best place I could have stressed that much
January 13, 2026by: Justin Dooley - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)
I thoroughly loved my time in Athens, although I did sabotage myself by choosing to apply to graduate schools while taking four language classes. The professors were amazing, but the classes I chose were at the senior level and were very stressful to deal with and left me with not much time to explore Athens.
The Best Semester Ever!
January 06, 2026by: Sydney Padgett - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)
I have been sitting here trying to figure out how to summarize my time in Greece with College Year in Athens into a cohesive piece of writing, and I keep coming back to the same conclusion: this experience truly changed me. This experience gave me so much more than just classes abroad. It gave me friendships that made a new place feel like home, moments that pushed me out of my comfort zone, and a new way of seeing the world and myself. If I could do it all over again, I would always choose College Year in Athens.
Hi Sydney, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We love to hear that you gained independence, built lasting friendships, and made unforgettable memories while studying with us in Greece. We hope you can visit again soon!
Life changing semester
December 30, 2025by: Hannah Jaffe - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)
I would definitely recommend this program to anyone considering it. Greece is a wonderful country, with a variety of places to travel whether you like the beach or the mountains. The opportunity to learn Greek added a deeper connection to the community. People are extremely friendly in the neighborhood, and there are so many interesting places to explore. The field study trips are what really make CYA stand out. An organized trip exploring iconic places in Greece as well as abroad is what should sell anyone on this program. On top of that I made lifelong friendships along the way!
Hi Hannah, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! We love hearing you had the chance to see so much of Greece while immersing yourself in the language and culture. We hope you can visit again soon!
Program Details
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Locations
- Athens, Greece
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
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
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Essay
- Online Application
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John Helmy
Participated in 2021
John is a first generation Egyptian American who graduated from UNC Chapel Hill this past spring (Spring 2021) and is currently applying to medical sc...
John Helmy
Participated in 2021
I wanted to experience a completely new culture and immerse myself in a new setting. I yearned to meet people with a different way of thinking from my own, and through CYA I was able to experience the Greek culture.
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.
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.
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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 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...
College Year in Athens
College Year in Athens
Ready to Learn More?
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...
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