College Year in Athens was founded in 1962 by Wellesley College graduate Ismene Phylactopoulou (1907-1983). The focus of the program is “to guide students to a greater understanding and appreciation of Greece , ancient, medieval, and modern, and of its neighboring countries.” The curriculum is organized in two tracks: Ancient Greek Civilization and East Mediterranean Area Studies, offered over two semesters. Participants may choose to participate for either semester or both.

The foundations of Western civilization were built by the ancient Greeks, first by the peoples of Minoan Crete and Mycenae , later by the citizens of city-states such as Athens , Sparta , Corinth , Delphi , and Thebes . The Hellenistic legacy to the West is enormous, ranging from the origins of democracy to the foundations of western philosophy and theology, languages, art and aesthetics. Athens is an ideal place to study this rich heritage and to experience the zest for living typical of modern Greek culture.

Program Type
Third-party provider agreement with College Year in Athens (CYA), Cambridge , Massachusetts , facilitated by Duquesne University ’s OIP.

Academic Highlights
Courses cover the following disciplines: archaeology, art history, classical languages, ethnography, history, international relations, literature, modern Greek language, philosophy, political science, and religion.

Courses Available in Athens

Language of Instruction
English

Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: early September to late-December
Spring Semester: mid-January to early May

Housing and Meals
Students live together in apartments in the Kolonaki area of Athens in the foothills of Lykavittos. A main meal is served Monday-Friday in the cafeteria of the center where classes are held.

Services Provided
Extensive study travel, orientation, medical insurance, on-site student services.

Estimated Costs (Category I Program)

Scholarships available through College Year in Athens.

For a more in-depth look: www.cyathens.org