CYA - Study in Greece (Winter/ J-Term Program)
- Greece
- Athens
About Program
CYA’s Winter intersession program offers classes in 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.
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.
The Birth of States: Minoan Crete and the Making of Power - Explore state formation and the mechanisms that lead to their creation in the Eastern Mediterranean with a special focus on Bronze Age Crete from ca. 2000 to 1200 BCE. This course visits Crete, Thera, and Athens.
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Accessibility Support
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
Response from CYA (College Year in Athens)
Hi Nora, thanks for sharing your experience with CYA! So happy you found us to be a good fit and had great relationships with your professors. Hopefully you can visit us again soon!