 
Το ACT λειτουργεί στην Ελλάδα ως Κέντρο Ελευθέρων Σπουδών
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“One result of the entire Tribute experience was that I began to believe that the world would be such a much, much better place if all kids, maybe when they’re ten, could leave their homes and countries for a year or two for a worldwide educational field trip. They'd go to different countries for a month each, and hang out with kids in each new culture. I think that would make it much more difficult to be aggressive toward each other later in life, or to be convinced that it’s okay to go kill people on the other side of some imaginary line because they’re the enemy, the bad guys. Instead, the experience would open their minds to each other and maybe the world would have a better chance of being at peace instead of hunkered down, bombs in hand, ready to throw.”
Yanni from "Yanni in Words" page 274
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"Marvelous things happen to one in Greece, marvelous good things which can happen to one nowhere else on earth."
Henry Miller, from Colossus of Maroussis
All undergraduate and graduate programs at the American College of Thessaloniki are accredited by NEASC, something that ensures not only the quality of the education, but also your ability to transfer courses credits and grades to your home institution.
So spend a semester summer or a full year at ACT to:
- Experience a multicultural environment with a diverse and multinational student body, at a crossroads between Western and Eastern cultures.
- Receive a high quality, U.S.-style education, supported by experienced faculty, modern information and library resources, small classes and individualized attention, and a rich academic curriculum.
- Expose yourself to a diverse and exciting social and cultural life in Thessaloniki and Northern Greece: fascinating history combined with natural beauty.
- Connect to an Hellenic heritage and be Greek regardless of your own national heritage: learn the Greek language, traditions and customs, and be part of the greater Hellenic family
For available courses, program dates, and costs click here.
See what Cameron's Collegian had to say about ACT
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“I can honestly say that my time in Thessaloniki was one of the most valuable experiences of my life.
Being immersed in a language, a culture and a style of life that are infinitely different (and, subjectively, infinitely better) from those that we can live among in the States helped me think about what I truly value and has changed and shaped the course of my career and personal life.
I have come to realize that apart from the incredible time I had during my semester in Greece, the experience is contributing to my life and happiness as much if not more than ever before.”
Meghan Morris, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
“Thessaloniki is the best city in the world for a college student!"
Allison Barlows, University of Missouri-Columbia
“ACT is a great place to study abroad. There are lots of great options in and outside the classroom environment."
Deanna Acosta, Northeastern University, Boston
“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
“Thessaloniki is such a beautiful city! There is always something to do, dine, dance, or just go for a walk”
Peter Karapatras, Suffolk University
“I highly recommend the ACT study abroad program to anyone who is interested in learning about Greek culture.You will have an experience that you will remember for a lifetime!!"
Elena Tsianakas, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
"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 be oneself.
Nicholas Piston
"Never before did I think that spending a year abroad would have this large of an impact on my life. For the past 9 months I have been living in Thessaloniki , Greece , and I don't think I could have had a better experience anywhere else. Studying at ACT has been wonderful. It has far exceeded my expectations of a study abroad program and if I could, I would definitely consider extending my stay. Life in Greece is nothing like living in Boston! It is great to have the opportunity to learn more about Greek culture. Thessaloniki is most definitely the place to be when studying abroad in Greece, and it will always have a place in my heart once I leave."
Emerald Gravel, Northeastern University
"Study Hard, Play Harder: A Study Abroad Philosophy."
People have often siad to me, "follow your dreams and life will be rewarding." Over the summer I was fortunate to experience one of my many dreams, thanks to a spectacular group of people in the SEEK Program at CSI...read more
Gerard Forte, CUNY student
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- U.S. accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- A rich body of course offerings in both business and liberal arts disciplines
- 70% of student body is Greek (guest students are immediately involved in Greek life, not subjected to an expatriate lifestyle)
- 22 countries represented in the ACT student body
- Average class size: 19
- Student-faculty ratio: 10:1
Students may choose from a full, high-quality business, information technology and liberal arts curriculum in order to fulfil elective or major requirements at their home institution or may choose to pursue a Greek cultural/historical curriculum (including such courses as: Byzantine History, Topics in Twentieth Century Greek History, The Modern Greek Nation-State, Civil Society in Southeast Europe, History of Ancient Greek Philosophy, Ethnographic Accounts of Greek Culture, and courses in Modern Greek Language.
Summer '08 Oxford Module at ACT
The Oxford Module is an integral part of the Summer '08 session courses at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT). The Module is the result of a unique collaboration between Southeast European Studies at Oxford (SEESOX) at St Antony's College, University of Oxford and the Lucy Center for Balkan Studies at ACT.
Module courses are designed and taught by internationally acclaimed Oxford and ACT faculty and aim to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex political and social structures of the European Union and particularly of Southeast Europe.
To view the brochure for the Oxford Module, please click here.
Hellenic Studies at ACT!
Are you of Hellenic descent? Merely interested in the glories of ancient Greece? Want to learn more about modern Greek history, Greece's membership in the EU, and contemporary Greek foreign policy? ADD an interesting dimension to your studies at ACT by pursuing a special certificate in Hellenic studies! And, take advantage of the study trips throughout Greece organized as part of this coursework. Find out more...
Balkan Studies at ACT!
Thessaloniki has been a hub for activity in Southeast Europe for millennia!
ACT's Balkan Studies Program, offered through the Lucy Kulukundis Balkan Study Center at ACT provides insight into the fascinating history and culture of the region. Targeted courses are coupled with an organized study trip to a select Balkan locale (most recently to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, and Bulgaria) and supplemented with lectures featuring speakers from the US Department of State, the European Union, NATO, the United Nations, and regional governments. And, in select cases, juniors and seniors studying at ACT for a semester or academic year are provided the opportunity to do a formal internship with a local or regional organization. Find out more...
Pre-law at ACT!
ACT regularly offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses providing the knowledge and skill sets necessary for successful performance in LSAT exams and in the formal study of law. Students interested in going on to law school in the U.S. at the completion of their undergraduate studies can add a unique international dimension to their pre-law preparation by taking courses like Ethics, Contemporary Politics, Modern History, European Integration, Statistics, International Management, Communication Techniques, and others, during a semester or year abroad at the American College of Thessaloniki.
Notably, there are at least three practicing attorneys among ACT’s Faculty, including one who is a member of both the New York State and the Thessaloniki Bar Associations.
If you are interested please contact Dr. David Wisner, Chair of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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ACT Classroom
Study Area – Bissell Library
“Thessaloniki is a great place to live. I pinch myself when I walk down the streets sometimes”.
Ashley Barwig, University of Florida, FL
Computer Classroom - Niarchos Technology Center |
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ACT Study Abroad - Greece introduces students to the unspoiled areas of Northern Greece, which offer natural beauty without hordes of foreign tourists. Students mix academics with culture and history -- visiting important archaeological, religious and cultural centers, viewing splendid collections of artifacts and masterpieces in museums... and exploring major cities, small villages and scenic islands. They live surrounded by thousands of years of history... Alexander the Great... Aristotle... classical Athens... This unique program leads students beyond the obvious... providing a meaningful personal experience for each young traveler.
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King Phillip of Macedonia - Golden Larnax |
Greece -- home of the Olympian gods, sun-filled, passionate -- has been a destination popular with visitors for centuries. ACT Study Abroad - Greece is based in Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, true crossroads of East and West, and gateway to the Balkans. Founded in 315 B.C, Thessaloniki is now a modern seaport city of 1.5 million inhabitants renowned for its wide avenues, neighborhood squares and tree-lined streets, Byzantine monuments, museums, theaters, hotels, restaurants, clubs, neoclassical buildings, and elegant shops. For further information on Greece start here.
The modern city exists in harmony with the old town’s traditional architecture, narrow streets and lovely small gardens. Thessaloniki remains a living memorial to life in Greece dating back over 2,300 years and is endowed with monuments from each era. For those interested in sightseeing outside of the city, historical sites such as Vergina, the Macedonian palace of Alexander the Great, the birthplace of Aristotle, Mt Olympus, Pella, Amphipolis, Kavala and Phillipi, to name only a few, offer opportunities for easy one-day excursions.
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Aristotelous Square - Thessaloniki
“My biggest difficulty has been the greatest reward thus far. I’ve never uttered a word in Greek until now, so when I offer a few jumbled words in Greek, it is incredibly rewarding to receive a sincere smile in return”.
Jessica Taylor, Muskingum College, OH |
For more information visit www.greecetravel.com/thessaloniki or www.travel-to-thessaloniki.com.
To view more on the Greek State Museum click here.
To view more on the Photography Museum of Thessaloniki click here.
To view more on the 19th International Photography Meeting click here.
To view more on the National Theater of Northern Greece click here.
Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art
International Thessaloniki Film Festival
The Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art
Jazz Club in Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki enjoys sunshine year-round, and its seaside location lends itself to easy exploration of beaches and islands. A variety of popular beaches adorn the coastline near the city; and the Chalkidiki peninsula, one of Greece's most beautiful and popular seaside resort regions, is only an hour away. Here students can discover charming inland villages, seaside-fishing hamlets, camping, protected coves, idyllic sandy beaches and pine-clad slopes. In their spare hours they can sail the coast or, during longer weekends, visit the lesser-known Sporades islands which are only a short ferry-boat ride away.
Greece, a country visited continuously by travelers continuously for thousands of years (one can still view graffiti that Lord Byron left on columns at Cape Sounion), offers a stunning three-dimensional step back into history…. Become part of it now!
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Porto Koufo Harbor - Chalkidiki
On the Beach – Chalkidiki
Study Abroad - Orientation Dinner |
Sailing in Thermaikos Gulf - Thessaloniki |
Beachside Lunch -Chalkidiki |
“Once you visit Greece you won’t want to return to where you came from”.
Joanne Makredes, University of Massachusetts, Amherst |
For further information on how to apply click here
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