Study Abroad with American College of Thessaloniki

  Greece

• Other Cities in Greece: 
Thessaloniki (Salonika)

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall, Spring & Summer semesters (see website for exact dates)

Description: Study Abroad at the American College of Thessaloniki:

Spend an unforgettable semester at ACT discovering Greece while studying at an NEASC fully accredited American college.

"After spending an entire year in Thessaloniki, I believe one thing becomes abundantly clear: the atmosphere that the city, school, and staff provide make this one of the best study abroad experiences. The city is absolutely beautiful with its ancient walls intertwining through a modern city. It is also a student city; everything a student could ever ask for is right at your fingertips. The school, where one can interact with students from all over the world who all have the same goals in mind, sets an environment to exchange ideas - yet have fun and can be yourself." Nicholas Piston

Courses

The American College of Thessaloniki offers a wide range of courses in the areas of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Technology and Science. To see the variety of courses offered this coming spring see our catalogue.

During the short 4-week Summer semester, course load is limited to a maximum of two courses.

Highlights: "Thessaloniki is a great city to explore: the museums, the ruins, the restaurants, and the night life! The city will always hold a special place in my heart!" Lula Kontoula Livanis, University of California, LA

Student life at ACT is as vibrant as the city around it. There is a wide variety of activities that study abroad students can join in while studying at ACT:
- Explore Greece through the organized trips to historical sites like the royal tombs of Vergina, the Acropolis of Athens and Mt. Olympus or through sailing, kite surfing or diving in the crystal blue waters of the Aegean.
- Volunteer and integrate with the local communities through ACT's ongoing projects at the Roma community, the International Film Festival, the Arsis Center for Underprivileged Youth, soup kitchens, the Special Olympics Trainers and more.
- Learn new arts/crafts and culinary skills through our extracurricular workshops such as pottery, painting, photography, music, wine tasting and cooking.
- Belong to an ACT club: Sailing Club, Cinema Club, Horse Riding Club, Tennis Club, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club, Young Diplomats Club, Interact Club, Student Government and more.
- Be Green and lend a hand with out reforestation and recycling projects.
- Take part in team varsity sports like basketball, volleyball and soccer.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 9,470

Item Study Abroad Students

- Tuition & fees* USD 4,620 (for up to 12 credits/USD385 per additional credit hour)
- Study Abroad Fee USD 900
- Field Trips Fee** USD 550
- Orientation Fee USD 400
- Housing USD 3,000 (double)/USD3,500 (single)
- Housing deposit: USD300***

Total 9,470 (double)/USD9,970 (single)

*The American College of Thessaloniki awards a USD 1,000 merit scholarship applicable towards the semester's tuition at ACT (eligibility for one semester only) to study abroad students who have reached sophomore status (minimum) at their home institution and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6/4.0

**The Field Trips Fee includes one to Athens (or an island) and one to Vergina (destinations may change). More trips will be organized for the entire student body in which study abroad students will be welcome to participate at an extra cost.

***The USD 300 housing deposit is refundable at the conclusion of the semester, minus a cleaning fee and any outstanding charges. It is not refundable if student withdraws prior to enrolment.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Greece Independently

Scholarships are Available. ACT strives to be not only the 1st choice, but also an affordable choice for the education of youth from Greece, the Southeast Europe, US and beyond. To that end, the university awards merit aid to a substantial number of students in each entering class. Merit aid awards recognize and reward a students academic accomplishments and potential. They are strictly designed to provide the means and opportunity for students that are academically strong and otherwise qualified to afford the high quality college education available at ACT. For more information, please visit our website. Moreover, the American College of Thessaloniki offers a limited amount of half and full-tuition scholarships, accompanied by free on-campus housing to eligible candidates of Hellenic-American descent. Criteria of selection are based on a personal essay on the candidate's Hellenic heritage and its meaning to the development of his/her personality and on academic performance judged by a student's transcript and two letters of recommendation. For more information, please contact us.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

American College of Thessaloniki's Mission Statement: The American College of Thessaloniki, a division of Anatolia, offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study characterized by reasoned and open inquiry, acquisition of the breadth and depth of knowledge associated with traditional university curricula, and achievement of the highest possible standards in student-centered teaching and faculty scholarship, with emphasis on individual growth. Through its educational, cultural, professional, and service activities, ACT seeks to contribute actively to the wider communities of Greece and Southeast Europe as well as to enhance understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States and Greece.