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Fall
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English

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1250
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The standard internship requires approximately 130 project hours total, and qualifies for 3 credits, which will be issued as a CYA transcript.

Over a 12-week internship, that will be 9-11 hours per week spent on the internship (hours include those spent working on the internship project, video chats, and CYA curriculum).

The internships will be guided and evaluated by a mentor at the internship organization and a CYA faculty supervisor.
Mar 15, 2022
Mar 01, 2021
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CYA has been overseeing internships and volunteerism for students for over 25 years, in many of the important entities available in Greece. From sectors that connect to Greece’s ancient heritage, to contemporary economic and social issues, to business, the arts, and many more, CYA students have partnered with organizations creatively working towards positive change while also preserving everything wonderful about this country.

Through virtual internships, students obtain experience in a dynamic field while adapting and gaining new skills in the evolving professional landscape. Students will participate in online workshops and activities that connect them to Greek culture and society, as well as provide professional development. These virtual internships allow students to gain a more international outlook and experience, even when they are unable to leave their home country.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with CYA (College Year in Athens) for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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CYA Students conducting archaeological research

Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Our page on diversity in contemporary Greek society gives a little more background on the local context regarding race and ethnicity. We would also be happy to put you in touch with a CYA alum of a similar background, so you have the chance to chat with another student about how the experience was for them.
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Our page on diversity in contemporary Greek society gives a little more background on LGBTQIA+ issues in Greece. We would also be happy to put you in touch with an LGBTQIA+ CYA alum, so you have the chance to chat with another student about how the experience was for them.
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CYA will work with both you and your home institution if you have disabilities or are alter-abled, and need accommodations as part of your study abroad with us. It is important to be in communication so that we can plan together, and ensure that your experience is a success. We would also be happy to put you in touch with a CYA alum, so you have the chance to chat with another student about how the experience was for them.
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Program Highlights

  • Intern under the direction of a CYA faculty member
  • Learn intercultural skills while joining seminars are intercultural compentence and learning
  • Gain valuable skills that will look great on a resume

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A Virtual Internship in the Pandemic Year

Mar 1, 2021

When you submit a virtual internship application with CYA, it initially seems like a very vague process. They ask about your career interests and your CV. When I submitted my application in the Fall of 2020, it took some time before I heard back, but that's because they had tailored an internship to my specific career interests and things I was passionate about. What resulted was the most fulfilling virtual program I've ever participated in. I was matched with an anthropology professor and archaeology professor; the former helped me understand Greece better by sending me articles that we could discuss and by answering any questions I might have. The latter supervised the deliverables part of the internship: helping draw plans and illustrations of different archaeological sites from two different archaeology projects. This type of internship is very rare in archaeology for undergraduates, and it has been both a significant booster on my CV, but also an affirmation that I'm working towards a career path I find fulfilling. I even asked them for advice regarding careers in archaeology and both professors went out of their way to not only share their experiences but even reached out to their own colleagues to see what I should do. I feel like not only did I learn a lot and progress further in my career, but I earnestly looked forward to all of our meetings. In the year of Zoom, this was probably the only meeting I looked forward to, even if they were early. Because the internships are so specifically tailored to each individual's career interests, I would say this is an experience that's more than worth it, until we're able to travel again. I look forward to physically being at CYA but in the meantime I highly recommend people take advantage of their virtual program.

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Claire Jeantheau

Program
CYA Virtual Internships
Job Title
Social Media Coordinator
Claire recently graduated from Dickinson College, majoring in classics and education and studying abroad with College Year in Athens in Fall 2019. After working with the CYA MediaLab while abroad, she interned with CYA, then began her current role, in Spring 2021.
Claire

What is your favorite travel memory?

The field study week I spent on Crete with CYA is a trip I won’t forget. I visited different archaeological and historical sites in the mornings, swam in the afternoons, and enjoyed long taverna meals and rambles with friends in the evening. In between, our bus took us through some of the most stunning seaside and mountain landscapes I’ve ever seen. It was a world away from what my home college’s classroom would’ve been like that fall!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

My experience with CYA has taught me a lot about the international education field--specifically what the major trends are and the variety of programs available abroad for current students. Learning about these things has made me better able to share about opportunities with CYA--like virtual/in-person volunteering and internships--that fit with what students are looking for.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

CYA had a student in Fall 2020 whose time in Greece was so meaningful that he decided to stay for nearly a year--next enrolling for the Spring 2021 semester, and then a summer course! This isn’t the first story I’ve heard about students extending their time with CYA, and I think it shows how compelling the ways of life and opportunities to learn in Greece can be.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would love to take a summer course with CYA. I studied in Athens in the fall and mostly traveled on the mainland, so these courses--which often take place across multiple islands--would offer an experience with a whole new season and side of Greece. It would also be fun to branch out from my classics background and try a new course area, like food anthropology or travel writing.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I think CYA stands out from other study abroad programs because of its focus on immersion in life in Greece. Students can and do visit other countries across Europe while abroad with CYA because of the close travel distance. However, CYA encourages students to explore all regions of Greece through optional trips, and connects them to neighborhood life in Athens and cultural traditions. I’m proud of the recent work CYA has been doing in expanding social media and researching inclusion practices so that more students are aware of, and have access to, those opportunities.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Coming from my position and after working remotely for several months, I think communication is key. Last-minute ideas and problems always come up--most recently, during the coronavirus pandemic--that require people to communicate effectively. In addition to my team doing regular check-ins, I think CYA does a great job of following up with students and alumni who interact with us on social platforms.

About CYA (College Year in Athens)

CYA (College Year in Athens) is a non-profit 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...

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