Why BCA Athens?

With so many study abroad options available, it might be difficult to know what makes BCA Athens different from others. Here are some points to consider when choosing the program that’s right for you.

Great for Majors

A large number of courses available for many liberal arts majors

Location, Location

Live in the heart of Athens
Furnished apartments close to City U and the American Embassy

Renowned Resident Director

Full-time, on-site director, Aphrodite Vavouyios, is well known and loved in her native Greece. Before joining BCA, she worked for 20 years as a director and professor of Greek language and culture at the American Embassy and for 15 years taught Greek language, culture, and literature at the University of La Verne, Athens. Aphrodite has been BCA's resident director for more than 17 years and enjoys working with students in securing courses, touring many wonderful sites, providing assistance in numerous ways and in sharing her beautiful homeland of Greece.

BCA Orientation Course

Get acquainted with Athens the first three weeks of your stay with a comprehensive orientation program that includes excursions and a course Greek Culture and Contemporary Life (3 credits).

City University

City University offers high-caliber teaching, a world-class research base, a thriving postgraduate community and high quality life in downtown Athens. With a strong eye for innovation and enterprise, it is at the forefront of developments in teaching and research.
Classes taught in English
Greek language class
Access to Greek Public Library and computer lab

Excursions and Activities

Delphi, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Meteora, Olympia, Ancient Corinth, Sparta, Mystras and Nafplion are just a few of the sites students have visited
Museums, Internet cafes, markets and shops nearby

Extra Educational Opportunities

Attend BCA’s International Student Conference on U.S.-European Relations (spring semester only)
Participate in conferences about domestic terrorism and learn what the Greek government is doing to keep peace
Visit American and Egyptian embassies to learn more about relations in the region