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College Year in Athens (CYA)
College Year in Athens, P.O. Box 17676, GR-100 24 Athens, Greece
4.89 / 5 based on 12 reviews.
Description:
As a study abroad program, College Year in Athens offers its students the opportunity to experience daily life in a European capital city while providing the academic tools which enable them to understand Greece and the world of the eastern Mediterranean.
80% of students recommend
12 reviews
12 reviews of College Year in Athens
HOUSING
by Marjie, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, United States
Classics/Archaeology, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Our apartments were in the nicest, richest neighborhood in Athens. We were very lucky to be in this area.
Personal comments:
The apartments were cleaned every other week by sweet older Greek women. They were on the small side, but in a prime location. Overall, they were great. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Marjie, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, United States
Classics/Archaeology, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Best cafe would have to be Da Capo in Kolonaki Plateia. Privilege, Banana Moon and Cafe 48 were all great night spots. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Marjie, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, United States
Classics/Archaeology, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Professors are experts in the area that they are instructing in. You have numerous on site learning opportunities - for example learning about Crete while you are actually there.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Marjie, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, United States
Classics/Archaeology, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Since the courses were taught in English, except for the language courses, we didn't learn a large amount of Greek. I would recommend talking a language course during your semester or year. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by athensfiend, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Social Work, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Things are cheaper in Greece Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Don't bother with hostels in Greece. Hotels are just as cheap. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Marjie, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, United States
Classics/Archaeology, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
no In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It was a great experience, but some people really didn't like Athens. It's a crazy city - dirty, polluted, and loud - but I loved it anyway. FINAL COMMENTS
College Year in Athens is a program not a University. It is small (usually about 90 students a semester) and is sort of a family atmosphere. You get to travel a lot with your classes, but there is also time to travel on your own. It was the best experience of my life and I would go back in a second. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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