Category: Greece: CYA Athens

Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, offers a unique blend of classical history and modern academics. Museums like the National Archaeological Museum and the Acropolis Museum become extensions of the classroom and provides direct access to artifacts that bring history to life. Athens isn’t just a city; it’s a cultural journey. From traditional tavernas to…

Studying abroad in Greece was an amazing experience, one which allowed me to see how differently various cultures operate from day to day. It was filled with various encounters that I would think to myself, ‘you would never see this in America’. One of such observations that sticks out is the informality of the business…

Work culture in Greece and the United States differs significantly due to their unique historical, social, and economic backgrounds. These distinctions impact various aspects of work, including attitudes, expectations, and norms in the workplace. In Greece, work culture is heavily influenced by the country’s Mediterranean roots and its historical emphasis on family and community. Relationships…

During the time in which I was able to study abroad in Greece, there were many times that I experienced aspects of the culture of Greece that I was not aware of and for that reason surprised me and forced me to adjust to the culture of Greece. For example, when I was in Greece,…

Throughout my time in Greece so far, I have managed to experience many new aspects of this culture that I currently find myself in and that honestly is great, I love being able to spend my time here. But even though the experience here is great there are still some times when time here can…

Quite often in the United States when we go for a meal, or even at home when we eat a meal, we go through the meal rather quickly. We do not seem to really focus much on the meal itself and what we are eating or even potentially the people we are eating with, but…

An aspect of Greek culture that was both confusing and took adjusting, was the norm of rest time from the hours around 3:00-6:00 pm. During these hours the streets were often quiet and some places would even close, such as pharmacies. This reflects the value of leisure time that Greeks hold i comparison to the…

During my time in Greece, I felt more attached to and connected with my studies and major. As an archaeology and anthropology major, I get to learn about all of these really interesting events, beliefs, and cultures and I have enjoyed all this but something about getting to be in a place that has such…

I have experienced a few instances of cultural confrontation during my time in Athens Greece so far. One of the things that sticks out the most to me is that there is a large staring culture here, it is not considered rude or weird to stare at strangers or friends when they are walking down…

Since learning about “The U-Curve of Cultural Adjustment,” I have definitely recognized moments where I have faced Cultural Confrontation during my time so far in Athens, and other areas I have explored in Greece. These experiences have more overall positive in pushing me outside of my comfort zone and experience a different lifestyle than what…