CYA students proudly participate in the 36^th Athens Authentic Marathon

Congratulations to the CYA students who ran and completed the Athens Authentic Marathon 2018. CYA staff and faculty are truly proud of their great achievements! Also congratulations to the students who volunteered at the Marathon and helped recycle all those plastic bottles used by Marathon runners, a very important contribution!

One of the best parts about CYA field trips is that while we’re exposed to incredible archaeological and historical sites, we also get a taste of many aspects of modernity. This past week we were in the Peloponnese learning about ancient sites in Mycenae and the Palace of Nestor, but one of my classes in particular got a special treat in the form of a private viewing of an exhibition in Nafplio.

The definitive list compiled by CYA staff, faculty, and students.

While Athens is home to some of the best Greek food in the country, being a big city means that there is also tons of great food from other countries to try. On a quest for food recommendations, I decided to ask CYA staff, faculty, and students about their favorite restaurants in Athens. Their answers range from Greek tavernas, to street food, to Thai and I can’t wait to try them all!

One of the things I love about studying at CYA is the view from the Academic Center. When you look outside the window and gaze west, you see the powerful spectacle of the Parthenon. Between you and that magnificent monument, there is a big block of green, right across the street from CYA: The Athens National Garden. Today I set off on a journey to explore this beautiful part of the city!

If you’re in Greece, you can already engage with gorgeous views and experiences. Ruins, art, a beautiful Mediterranean landscape – this country has got a lot to offer. But if you’re a CYA student, you have another opportunity to take part in something truly extraordinary: learning how to carve marble at one of the oldest studios in Greece.

 Dayonni Phillips participates in ‘Diversity in Anthropology’ program in Minneapolis

One of CYA’s own, Dayonni Phillips (pictured: far right), recently flew from Athens to Minneapolis for a three-day graduate diversity recruitment weekend titled ‘Diversity in Anthropology’ at the University of Minnesota. Media Lab intern, Kalei Oliver (an anthropology major like Dayonni), interviewed her to learn more about her all-expenses-paid recruitment weekend in the States.