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Sep 2019

Thrifting in Athens: Treasured Souvenirs

Back at school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, I work at a local second-hand clothing store called Rumors Thrift Boutique. I’m surrounded by
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Aug 2019

Going Where Few Go | Behind the Scenes at the Acropolis

The stares. This is what happens when you step over the rope into the spaces few go, but many wish to visit. Students in the “Illegal
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Jul 2019

From Student to Intern | Following a Class Visit to Thebes

As a CYA summer 2015 student, I took two classes: Excavating in the Aegean: The Despotiko Field School and When Egypt Meets the Aegean:
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Jul 2019

Staying for the Summer (Pt. 2 of 2)

This summer, a couple of spring semester students stayed for the summer in order to participate in internships with various organizations. Follow
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Jul 2019

“Unknown Provenance” | Class Visit to the Museum of Cycladic Art

“Unknown Provenance.” 2-words repeated over and over by CYA professor, alumna (’95), and trustee, Zoë Kontes, while showing her students
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Jul 2019

‘Business as Unusual’ | Class visit to APIVITA

“First we need to care about the Planet, then the People, and after about Profit”. APIVITA co-founder, Nikos Koutsianas, welcomed
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Jul 2019

Staying for the Summer (Part 1 of 2)

For the first time, we’ve had spring semester students stay for the summer doing internships with various organizations. Follow along as we
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Jul 2019

14 Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums in Athens

Did you know that Athens has 76 museums? This number keeps on growing and with new museums and exhibitions getting added every year, be sure to
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Jul 2019

Meet our Summer 2019 MediaLab Intern, Cheyenne Paulson

Follow our blog over the next month to read some of Cheyenne’s work!
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Jun 2019

Best Apps to Download when Traveling to Athens, Greece

While Athens is a very accessible city, it is always helpful to have apps on your phone to guide you through the winding roads. Whether this is
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