Category: Greece: CYA Athens

This past week, myself and my fellow classmates spent our time exploring Northern Greece, known to its inhabitants and historically as Macedonia. We stayed in Thessaloniki for the week, and experienced a city that was considerably younger and more progressive than Athens, while also exploring ancient archaeological sites in and around the city. Although I…

This past week has been incredible. As much as I enjoy the classes at CYA and feeling at home in Pangrati, there’s nothing like being able to travel to other areas and experience the utterly unfamiliar. Last weekend myself and a friend of mine were able to go to Paris to visit another friend studying…

This past weekend myself and my fellow classmates traveled to historic Delphi as part of our program requirements. The more I travel with CYA, the more I realize how diverse and unique Greece is, not only in its history but also in its landscapes. Historically, Delphi was the most revered of all the ancient oracle…

After my last post full of mishaps and crab-related injuries, I think it’s only fair that I relay some of the far more exciting and positive aspects of my experiences here as of late. One of the best things about studying abroad is not only that I have the chance to make Athens my home…

This past weekend, I finally left Greece to explore the rest of Europe, with my first stop for this semester being Rome. It was amazing to see the difference between this historic city, and the one that I am not calling my temporary home. I loved everything about it; the cobblestone streets, the ancient ruins…

I’ve always said that technology is my greatest ineptitude. I think that now, in my present situation, you all will very likely agree with me. On my study abroad journey, I write for two separate blogs-this one and one other, and it just so happens that on my last entry date the two coincided. I…

It’s hard to believe it’s been only two weeks since I last blogged here. The time is passing so quickly, but I’d say that’s a good sign! I have quite a few updates on what I’ve been up to lately (as I’m sure you’re all dying to know). So we’ll start with the entire purpose…

In an unfortunate, and maybe miraculous, turn of events, I have recently been suffering from the loss of my iPhone while abroad. As I was visiting the Temple of Poseidon, Poseidon decided to claim my phone. Initially, my first thoughts were of the photos now lost to the abyss, and the shear feeling of loss…

After having officially survived my first two weeks in Athens, I can easily say that this amazing and charismatic city has already altered my opinion of its history and its people. In such a short time, I have already realised that this place is about so much more than the ruins that typically grace its postcards…

Today, I embark on quite possibly the most exciting and terrifying journey of my life. I am traveling to Athens, Greece where I will be immersed in Greek culture from January to May. Through this experience, I hope to gain a better understanding of a culture besides American culture, practice and learn a different language,…