As one of the only 24 hour diners in Pangrati, serving delicious crepes 24/7, Poco Poco obviously became a CYA favorite from the very beginning of the semester.

While studying for exams, writing endless essays and simply just being too lazy to grocery shop in the last two weeks of the semester, I found myself at Poco Poco quite frequently with friends as we wrapped up our study abroad trips and tried to spend as much time as possible together our final days.

There was a great buzz of activity leading up to the final days of fall semester ’17 at CYA. While students were in the midst of finishing their exams, handing in their last papers and readying themselves for the journey home, they managed to leave us with some lovely lasting memories.

This past week, I accompanied Abby Takahashi, a fellow College Year in Athens student, to Caritas Hellas Athens, where she has been volunteering during her semester abroad here.

CYA helps dozens of students arrange volunteer or internship experiences while they’re studying abroad in Athens. Students have done everything from volunteering in law firms to assisting beekeepers. For many years Nadia Meliniotis (Executive Director of Student Affairs) has collaborated closely with Insider Publications in Athens to offer students a journalism and writing Internship opportunity at their Athenian,  English-language magazine. A great way help students learn new skills, gain experience and build networks while in Athens.

If you are wondering what Greece is like for a CYA student, check out some fantastic student photos from Fall Semester 2017.