Did you know that Athens has 76 museums? This number keeps on growing and with new museums and exhibitions getting added every year, be sure to check them all out while here in Athens. This article lists 14 of our favorite lesser known museums around Athens from the new Toy Museum and Jewelry Museum to the Contemporary Art Museum, be sure to check them all out!

While Athens is a very accessible city, it is always helpful to have apps on your phone to guide you through the winding roads. Whether this is your first time in Greece or your thirtieth, apps make everyone’s lives easier. Below is a list of our 16 favorite applications that you can download right onto your phone. All of these apps are free on the app store and do not require in-app purchases. Most of these apps are not limited to Athens, but can be used in other parts of the county and beyond. Note: Many of these apps do require the user to have data while in Greece. CYA can recommend students to phone companies that offer pre-paid sim cards for students to purchase while in Greece.

We are excited to announce that Erin Hahn from Trinity University is the Spring CYA Ambassador Flight Award Winner! Erin went above and beyond in her role as an ambassador, and exceeded all expectations! She was always one of the first to step up whenever we needed volunteers or support material.

Bright yellow daisies growing all around two huge abandoned factory buildings, a dominating red and white chimney, ruined walls covered with colorful graffiti and in the background the blue waters of the Saronic Gulf.

This was the rather unusual scene that CYA class ‘Global Cities – The Case of Piraeus’ encountered upon arriving at the destination of their 5th field trip.

At CYA, our executive director of student affairs, Nadia Meliniotis, arranges volunteer, internship and childcare opportunities for student interested. Extracurricular activities range from teaching refugee children English to giving tour guides at a museum. This semester, one Spring ‘19 CYA student from the University of Southern California studying public health, spent time with Praksis Polyclinic learning, helping and engaging with refugees in need of free medical care. Read below the Q & A interview about this student’s experience.

Meet Mary McLoughlin! She is a rising senior at the College of Wooster studying classics and history. This past week I chatted with Mary about her work at Archaeopolis, “a pioneering hub of Ancient Greek events that provides experiences that portray life in Ancient Greece.” Archaeopolis is known to produce movies, host Ancient Greek catering sessions using ancient recipes, hold Ancient Greek days with arts, clothes, and recreations, and make a ton of their own swords, clothes, ceramics, and instruments — all in Ancient Greek style! Back in February, students from CYA visited Archaeopolis for an ancient music workshop. From then on, Mary was hooked.