CYA - Study in Greece (Winter/ J-Term Program)

Name: CYA - Study in Greece (Winter/ J-Term Program)
Brand: CYA (College Year in Athens)
SKU: 261045
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Read 2 reviews

5.00 Rating

Leave a Review

Location

Greece
- Athens

Term

J-Term, Winter

Subject Areas

Anthropology Archaeology Art History Classical Studies European Studies Gender Studies Global Studies History Humanities Liberal Arts Social Sciences Sociology +2

View Other Details

Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Associates Bachelors Masters

Housing

Apartment

Language

English

Pricing

Price Details

Please check our wesite for more information about our fees. Cost includes tuition, housing, and field trips/co-curricular activities when applicable.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Classes Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Mar 03, 2022

Last Reviewed: Feb 16, 2022

Wish List

2 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

CYA’s Winter intersession program offers classes in Anthropology or Archaeology. Our intersession courses are short-term, 3-week, intensive study abroad opportunities open to students interested in extending their semester or for a short stand alone program over J-Term.

Anthropology of the City: Exploring Modern Athens - Learn about how urban environments have been studied in the social sciences and how we can apply those ideas to Athens. This course studies with how the city intersects with gender and sexuality, inequality, migration, sustainability, and more!

Voula Field School - Gain excavation experience by participating in the Voula Field School, an excavation at the site of Aixonidai Halai, one of the ancient municipalities on the coast of ancient Attica. This course includes 3 crucial components: on-site excavation, class lectures, the lab-work, dealing with the study of the material culture.

Visit Site

Apply Now

Video and Photos

Students learning about Voula Excavation Site

View All Photos

Program Highlights

Onsite courses and experience-based courses
Gain experience into a subject through intensive, 3-week, short-term courses
Visit Greece in the Winter to gain an authentic Greek experience
Personalized attention from dedicated faculty and staff

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating

based on 2 reviews

Leave a Review

Rating Spread Study

5 rating 100%
4 rating 0%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 0%

Academics 4.5
Support 5
Fun 5
Housing 5
Safety 5

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews

This was truly one of the most interesting and exciting programs I have ever been on. College Year in Athens is dedicated to teaching students in a way that gets them out of the classroom and into the world around them. This three week long winter program is a great way to familiarize oneself with the fundamentals of an archaeological excavation and meet people with similar interests. Work in the field is supplemented by short trips to other archaeological sites in the surrounding area, as well as to the Acropolis of Athens. Professor Karavas is one of the most knowledgeable professors in the field and is able to draw on his experiences at his own dig site to provide students with a world-class and one of a kind experience.

Response from CYA (College Year in Athens)

Hi Gaetano, thanks for spending the Winter Session with us! It sounds like you were really able to connect with your coursework and interests while on-site at an archaeological excavation! We're so happy to hear that you were able to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience with CYA!

By CYA Staff on February 25, 2022

CYA's "Anthropology of the City: Exploring Modern Athens" winter term class was one of my favorite classes I have ever taken. Classes rarely took place in the physical classroom - instead CYA took full advantage of its convenient location in the heart of the city and sent us out with our professor to explore it. We analyzed different spaces all over the city from neighborhood farmers markets and shopping malls, to street art in political neighborhoods and even Greek nightlife in one of Athens’ party districts. This class is the perfect blend of academics with fun and adventure, and taught me that there isn’t a single space in the city that can’t be the site of interesting anthropological research. This class would appeal to students with a wide variety of interests, including not only Anthropology but also Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Architecture - or simply anyone interested in learning about what life in Athens is like. As someone who spent winter term and the following semester with CYA, this class was the perfect introduction to my time in Athens and the lessons I learned from it about Greek culture and what it meant to be an Athenian were invaluable to me. The Anthropology of the City class fits a lot of material and adventures into a short period of time, so even if you are not staying for the semester, I guarantee you will still get a lot out of this short but sweet study abroad experience with CYA.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

While taking the Anthropology of the City course, I found that I had a lot of free time. I would advise future students of this program to take advantage of your short time in Athens, as there is so much to see and experience. Conquer jet lag early, and don't spend much time in the apartments. Get out and explore while you can!

Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

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

What is your favorite travel memory?

I have wonderful memories from my first CYA trip to the Peloponnese. My favorite is of winding through the hills and plains of the Argolid on a bus with my fellow students. As we made our way to Epidaurus we were being read Henry Miller’s, description of the Argolid plain and the road to Epidaurus from his book, The Colossus of Maroussi.

The combination of what I was seeing, Miller’s descriptions, and Professor Diamant’s voice, made the whole experience out of this world. For the moment nothing existed apart from myself, the deep silver-greens and bright oranges of the plain’s olive and orange groves, and the clear blue Greek sky always on the horizon, beckoning us toward our next adventure.

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

I think that working for the Athens office of CYA has helped me become a citizen of the world as opposed to (just) an American. In the same way that our course offerings invite and inspire our students to open their horizons, awakening them to new points of view and ways of thinking that they’d never encountered or considered until stepping foot in Greece, being a part of the CYA team has opened my own horizons and exposed me to situations, people, and places that continue to inspire, challenge, and educate.

View Entire Interview

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

My favorite stories are usually having to do with how Greece and things Greek continue to stay with an alum even after several years have passed since they completed their studies here. Many return, sometimes with their partners and families, having maintained their knowledge of Greek and often have improved it to a level close to fluency. Some continue to cook the Greek dishes they learned to cook while in the Program. Others return to visit with friends made in Greece while they were students at CYA. The connection to Greece is often a deep and permanent one. This is most rewarding.

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

Having already happily studied things ancient and classic while studying at CYA back in the day, I would take our courses on urbanism or anything environmental. This seems to me most relevant to the present. Likewise, our courses on international relations and politics would be valuable and extremely interesting. We have some of the best people in the field covering these subjects.

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

I’m not sure if this is unique, but it certainly does make me proud. We are not a large school with the capacity for thousands of students, but we operate as one by offering many options and services that go above and beyond what might be expected from a program of its size. I think this is because we have an extremely dedicated team. Everyone has a keen and genuine interest in what they do and a strong belief in the CYA mission. We work hard to deliver the best possible experience to our students.

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

I think that going the extra mile for the student, client, or customer, maintaining authenticity, and striving to promote and uphold high standards when it comes to teamwork, communication, and goals greatly contribute to attaining and maintaining a successful program or company. This is something CYA does and something our students and the entire CYA community benefit from.

Anna Wichmann

Social Media Coordinator and Content Writer

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...

Learn More