Literature Study Abroad Programs in Greece

I studied abroad in Athens through CYA for the Fall 2025 semester, and it was truly an incredible and rewarding experience! As a student of Greek heritage, this journey allowed me to better connect with my roots by fully immersing myself in the Greek culture. I made lifelong friendships, including bonds with other Greek-American students, which made the experience even more special! CYA provided me and my peers with all the resources and knowledge to navigate Greek culture, helping us embrace Greek life. This experience has enriched my understanding of my heritage and broadened my perspective on the world, and I will cherish it forever!

I cannot emphasize enough if you are even slightly considering going abroad- DO IT. The program in Athens, Greece was truly a remarkable experience. I was a little nervous to go to a country that uses a completely different alphabet & is very culturally different than America, however looking back I can't see myself studying anywhere else. My courses taught by Greek professors were super engaging & I will never forget the relationships I built with my professors & peers. Also making friends in this program was super easy- everyone who participates in ISA meets each other through program-sponsored events as soon as the first day you are in Greece. The cultural immersion experiences organized by the program were amazing- we took Greek cooking & dance classes (and even got to go on an overnight trip to the Meteora monasteries in Greece!) Everything about this country & program was fantastic- I will never forget my experience in Athens and 10/10 encourage you to go out of your comfort zone and study abroad with them!