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College Year in Athens Blog - College Year in Athens Study Abroad in Greece
STUDENT LIFE, Volunteering

The story behind how a CYAer became a volunteer German Teacher in Greece

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On a sunny afternoon in Pangrati, we caught up with current CYA student, Gretchen Bednarz,  to have a chat about how she has been spending her free time; teaching German at a community center and shelter for refugees.

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April 20, 2018by Sofia Stavropoulou
STUDENT LIFE

Finals Time at CYA

Even though the sun is bright and the weather hot, we all have to get through the requisite final exams and papers before we can fully enjoy summer. At CYA, that isn’t too difficult. We are surrounded by a historic city with countless cafes, bustling with activity as tourism season begins. I interviewed a few of my peers to see where they enjoyed doing their work most. As someone who alternates between readings in bed and the local cafes, I definitely have some more exploring to do!

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May 8, 2018by Charlotte Lang
EVENTS, NEWS, STUDENT LIFE

CYA’s 2nd Annual Student Conference Re-cap

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[Above: Rebecca Bowles (Emory University) with Professor John Karavas, Conference Chair]

CYA’s 2nd Annual Student Conference,  Concepts of Urban Design and Public Space in Greece Throughout the Ages took place on May 2 -3, 2018.

The Annual CYA Student Conference is a long inspired dream of our academic community and reflects CYA’s dedication to building strong academic foundations for our students. The success of the 2nd Conference indicates that the annual event will become a tradition for our institution.

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May 7, 2018by Maria Makripoulias
STUDENT LIFE

Northern Greece – Spring Semester Field Trip ’18

CYA’s third field trip for Spring Semester 2018, to Northern Greece, April 17 – 21

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May 2, 2018by Maria Makripoulias
STUDENT LIFE

New Realities and Untapped Potential

2018 Diversity Abroad Conference
New Realities and Untapped Potential – Diversity Abroad Conference 2018

In April 2018, CYA’s Executive Director of Student Affairs, Nadia Melinioti attended the Diversity Abroad Conference: New Realities and Untapped Potential in Miami, FL. Over 500 education professionals, student leaders, employers, and leading graduate program providers met to discuss ways to advance research, develop effective advising tools, and offer learning & development opportunities essential to creating equitable access to global education.

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April 26, 2018by Maria Makripoulias
STUDENT LIFE

A Weekend in a Women’s Monastery

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CYA Spring ’18 student Megan Davey reflects on her weekend in the Holy Monastery of St.John the Honorable Forerunner, Mt. Kissavos, Greece.

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April 20, 2018by Maria Makripoulias
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FACULTY-IN-ACTION

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    On Wednesday, July 22, CYA’s Virtual Lecture Series hosted former...
  • CYA Virtual Lecture Series: Exploring Themes of Greek Art in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

    On Wednesday, July 15, Dr.Christine Kondoleon, CYA trustee and the...
  • CYA Virtual Lecture Series: Travels to Athens from Cyriac to Baedeker

    Although international travel is not an option for many at...
  • Musical intros to online lectures? Yes please!

    CYA professor Hüseyin Çınar Öztürk has been starting out his...
  • Ad…our best! Modern Greek Language Class Gazes at the Stars

    In this guest post, Modern Greek language professor Stavroula Alexaki...
  • Faculty Spotlight: Ritsa Panagiotou

    CYA professor Ritsa Panagiotou, who teaches ECON 326, Crisis and...
  • CYA Alumnus returns to ‘where it all started’ to teach!

    Alumnus Alan Shapiro (’69), Professor of Classics and W. H....
  • Exploring the Orthodox Church

    Attending service at Agios Spyridon Church at Pangrati, visiting the...
  • A Greek Football Derby!

    BY CYA PROFESSOR ROSA VASILAKI* On Sunday 17 March a...
  • Exploring the Peloponnese

    Last week, CYAers set off on an academic field trip...

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