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Exploring Athens in Class. This semester, students at College Year in Athens have gone on some amazing field-trips: from Delphi, to the Peloponnese, all the way to Crete. We’ve enjoyed tours through amazing archaeological sites and wandered through sunny beaches, rainy mountainsides and a plethora of monasteries and museums. While these overnight trips are incredible, I think one of the neatest aspects of this semester is the ability to field trip throughout Athens as well. It’s usually a normal Monday or Tuesday; everyone is on campus. We don’t have to pack a bag or make a big deal. We just hop on the metro with a professor or two and go. We don’t hold class on campus; we get to have class outside of a room. The city of Athens is packed with ruins, remnants and reconstructions, and I very much appreciate touring some of these sites with our knowledgeable professors!

The fully reconstructed Athenian trireme Olympias.

1. Olympias 2: Trireme Reconstruction. Location: Hellenic Naval Harbor. Class: Ancient Science & Technology: Definitely at the top of my “wow” list is our class lecture on board the Olympias 2. The Olympias 2 is the only successful reconstruction of the ancient trireme (meaning, “three”), a naval warship that basically marked Athenian Naval supremacy during the 5th and 4th Our class was the first at CYA to bus down to the harbor, and we were the first group ever granted access to explore below deck! It’s a huge deal for nautical archaeology, and was an incredibly exciting morning for me.

Dr. Papadopoulos on the lower deck with students sitting at the oars. Trireme Olympias

2.  Ancient Agora: Ancient Marketplace/City Center. Location: Monastiraki Class: Ancient Science & Technology

One day, we met our professor at the Monastiraki metro station and walked over to the Agora, where we were sent on a scavenger hunt to find the ancient structures that so heavily influenced daily life in ancient Greek. Some groups set off to find treasuries or stoas; my team and I headed for the Temple of Hephaestus, the only really intact structure left at the Agora. After discussing this area for years in class, all of the maps I’ve studied suddenly came to life, while standing under the Athenian sunshine.

The Ancient Agora

CYA Students in class at the National Archaeological Museum Athens

3. National Archaeological Museum. Location: Exarcheia. Classes: Ancient Greek Sculpture, Ancient Science & Technology

The assigned classroom for Ancient Greek Sculpture Class is located on the second floor of the “Classroom Building” at CYA. However, our actual classroom for the majority of the semester was at the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. Most classes, we meet on the steps outside the entrance, obtain our free student tickets, and spend the next hour or so discussing everything from kouroi to marbles to bronzes. When we have presentations, we don’t make Power points and stand at the front of the room; instead, we get to talk about the pieces while standing/sitting right next to them (I’m giving a presentation on the Artemision Bronze Horse & Jockey next week). It makes researching and learning so much more interesting when you can look the statue in the eye.

On-site Class from inside the Parthenon. A rare opportunity for CYA students

4. The Akropolis (& Museum). Location: Acropolis. Classes: Ancient Greek Sculpture, Ancient Science & Technology.

When you think of Athens, the Akropolis should come to mind. What you may not think of, however, is a professor taking you through the Propylea, then obtaining a permit to go behind the ropes and into the Parthenon itself. Imagine standing in the middle, hearing about the construction methods of such a marvelous feat and thinking about its vital importance. The Parthenon housed the chryselephantine statue of Athena, was the site of the Panathenaic festival, and its existence all but defined Athens itself. The ability to walk around such monuments, or walk through the museum and see artifacts, compare pediments/statues/metopes, and analyze building techniques really brings antiquity back to life when we’re standing there, living in

Before arriving in Greece, I had definite preconceived notions of what the terrain would look like. Those picturesque deep blue waters, some cliffs (it is rocky, after all), but mostly beaches. I had no idea what variety of landscape existed here until I found myself crossing the country with my classes. So here’s an appreciation post for all the beautiful landscape Greece has to offer:

1. Mainland coastlines: First and foremost, Greece has stunning beaches and views of the water, all over. Greece has a reported 13,676km of coastlines and is ranked #13 in the world as having the most coastlines, by country. Any random Saturday, or any other day of the week, for that matter, is a splendid time to hop on the metro or take an Uber down to the water. From sand beaches, to ports, to rocky waterlines and even dinner with a view of the horizon, mainland Greece is nothing short of coastal feels.

2. Islands: The Grecian islands offer a bit more of an exotic/vacation-type atmosphere. They’re nothing more than a few-hour ferry ride away and are exactly what they look like in media. Gorgeous views almost everywhere you turn, insanely busy in the tourist season, and relaxed (and cheaper!) in the off-season.

3. Monumental Mountains: From Mount Olympus to Metsovo, Greece is home to a plethora of mountain terrain. While Athens’s city streets do slope up and down on the regular, that walk to the Supermarket is nothing compared to the heights we could be climbing. The hike on Mount Olympus stands as one of my favorite experiences this semester, but even that type of mountain varies significantly from the mountain towns we visited in northern Greece. Nestled in northern Greece is a string of towns called Metsovo, Ioannina and Meteora. Meteora is best known for its cliff-side monasteries: truly awe-inspiring works of architecture and Greek Orthodoxy. On the other hand, Metsovo and Ioannina are cozy towns, nestled into massive rock forms, and best known for their delicious meats and cheeses. Something about chilly mountain air and somewhat foreboding surroundings that remind me of how small I am, and how much of the world is left to explore.

4. Cities, Quaint & Crowded: Athens is the most populated city in Greece, and Thessaloniki follows second behind. People live in close proximity to one another, and city centers are crowded from as early as 10am to the wee hours of 4am (I may or may not know this first hand).  The commotion is both interesting to watch and key in learning about the culture. People are always moving, and while “Greek time” has a bit of an agenda of its own, life doesn’t ever stop. That’s a concept people understand very well here, and it’s fascinating to see in action. On the flip side, our school has visited a number of small towns, such as Nafplio (in the picture below), the original Greek capital, with a singular town square, delicious gelato shops and quiet side streets around every turn.

5. Ruins, Everywhere: Maybe it’s because I’m a classicist, but I think one of the most captivating things is the juxtaposition between antiquity and modernity. Ancient ruins permeate the vast majority of Greece, and are often situated directly next to modern buildings and businesses. Metro lines have ancient aqueducts and artifacts on display; the new Akropolis Museum has glass floors to allow visitors to see the original architecture below. While some ancient sites (ex: Cape Sounio) are a bit removed from everything, so much of the history is maintained in the city, in the heart of modern life; it’s a pretty rad sight to see.

Greece is complex, diverse, and has so much to offer. Its diversity in terrain reflects the multitude of historical, cultural and social impacts that have molded Greece into the country it is today.   

By Maddi Brenner

You know those places you only read about in books that you sort of have to imagine most of the time because you could never fathom the fact that you’d actually get the chance to go there? That’s Mount Olympus for me.

This past weekend CYA gave us the most amazing opportunity to hike the mountain. About a 6 hour bus ride from Athens, we finally made it to the trail and what a trip. I’m not going to lie to you… it was hard. Harder than I had expected. Mostly because it was literally just an upward incline that forced me to keep stepping up. Which of course is the hardest workout you can do: steps. Someone even told me that Olympians have trouble and get out of breath walking up steps because it’s this unique exercise that is not usually worked on. You know those places you only read about in books that you sort of have to imagine most of the time because you could never fathom the fact that you’d actually get the chance to go there? That’s Mount Olympus for me.

Besides the point, there is something extremely whimsical about reaching the top. You feel the wind at your face, your aching legs satisfied and victory on your mind. Now I know why the Greek Gods were claimed to reside there. The view is spectacular and the feeling you get after a long two days of hiking is one you can’t entirely express in words.

Here’s what I think. For me studying abroad isn’t just about expensive hotels and traveling to several countries in a short period of time. It’s engaging with students, faculty and yourself. It’s experiencing those rare moments. It’s diving into an adventure you weren’t expecting and loving it. Be creative with your weekends. Spend time in your home country. Enjoy the little things (like yogurt and honey). Engage, look around, embrace. After all, you only have 15 weeks here and time somehow continues to slip away so easily. Explore Athens and explore Greece. There are places here that can open up your eyes and show beauty like no other.

If you are looking for a place to travel or an activity to do while studying abroad, hiking Mount Olympus is a must. It’s a rarity and not many people get to say that they’ve hiked it. I’d also recommend the yogurt with the honey they provide you at the campsite. It was heavenly- get it? Thank you CYA for this rare experience. I will of course, cherish it amongst other things I’ve left pieces of my heart at here in Greece.