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JOIN US AT THE CROSSROADS OF EAST AND WEST
We are delighted that you are interested in our study abroad program in Thessaloniki, Greece!
I would like to briefly introduce you to our institution and invite you to explore the different areas of our website. If you have any additional questions please visit the “contact us” tab and e-mail or call one of the members of our team.
The American College of Thesaloniki (ACT) is a division of Anatolia, a private, not-for-profit educational institution founded in 1886 in Asia Minor and relocated to Thessaloniki in 1924. It is one of only six NEASC- accredited academic institutions outside of the US and the only institution in Southeast Europe with both full American accreditation and European validation. We offer American-style undergraduate and graduate education with teaching standards and campus infrastructure unmatched in the region. Aside from offering a high-quality academic program, ACT also runs a variety of enriching co-curricular programs such as service learning, the Dukakis Lecture Series, clubs, workshops, athletic tournaments, art exhibits, fieldtrips and internships.
Our campus is located in Thessaloniki, the largest city in northern Greece; a historical city dating back to the time of Alexander the Great, with Byzantine, Roman and Venetian remnants and a beautiful waterfront. A university town, with the largest Greek University campus, it is famous for friendliness, a vibrant night life and beautiful museums, restaurants, cafes and bars. Only an hour to the east are the golden beaches of Halikidiki, while towards the south, Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods, provides the city with a breathtaking backdrop.
ACT’s campus, on the outskirts of the city, is spacious and tree-filled and includes a mixture of historical and modern buildings with state-of-the-art facilities. Student housing is in the heart of the city and public buses, as well as ACT’s own buses, provide students with transportation to and from campus.
I truly believe that the study abroad students at ACT leave with an experience less commercial and more authentic of Greek life than that of visitors who flock to Athens and the islands. However, don’t take my word for it, please visit our testimonial page for comments from students and feel free to contact alumni of the program if you have any questions about their experiences.
We hope to welcome you into our ACT community and Anatolia family!
Arian Kotsi
Director of International Programs
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