Greece: Thessaloniki Semester

American College of Thessaloniki in Thessaloniki

The American College of Thessaloniki, a division of Anatolia College, is an independent, non-profit, liberal arts college. Anatolia College is an American-sponsored, private educational institution founded in 1886.  ACT offers a four-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science program and 1-2 year MBA to over 500 students from over 20 countries.  Classes held at Anatolia’s beautiful 45-acre campus are small enough to ensure close interaction between the professor and student. Many of the campus buildings overlook the historic and scenic city below.

Course Offerings

The American College of Thessaloniki offers programs of study in the arts and sciences, and in
business administration. All coursework is taught in English, and no prior study or knowledge of
Greek language is required. Semester students are required to take Greek and students with
Greek ability do not have to take a language course. Course offerings are in a wide array of
disciplines and include Accounting, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, English,
European Studies, Finance, Greek language, History, Humanities, Management, Marketing,
Philosophy, Political Science/Sociology and Statistics. Students earn up to 12 undergraduate
credits on the program. All students are required to take a course in Greek language that is
appropriate to their level of knowledge. Students who demonstrate Greek fluency are not
required to take Greek language. In addition, all students are required to take one course form an
approved list of Greek civilization and culture courses as part of their semester course load.
Students then choose other course from the Schedule of Classes for a maximum of 12 credits.
Students may take additional credits above 12 by paying The American College of Thessaloniki
additional tuition per credit.

 

Student Life

The American College of Thessaloniki offers study abroad students off campus accommodation in downtown Thessaloniki. Rooms and studios in apartment complexes are all fully furnished (including kitchen appliances in individual studios or in common areas), and are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Both single and double-occupancy options exist. Off-campus housing locations are well served by the city's reliable bus system with buses running at 10-15 minute intervals. In addition, during the Fall and Spring semesters the college provides free bus service in a morning run (picks up students from their residence) and an evening run (drops them off at their residence). Extracurricular activities are an important part of the program, including cross-cultural orientation programs, excursions, museum visits, archaeological digs, dance classes, and student clubs. Excursions may include Athens, Vergina-Dion, Meteora and Mount Athos.

Alumni Feedback

"My biggest difficulty has been 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

"I'm never going home!"
- Joshua Ahl, Nassau Community College,NY

"At times it feels like as though Thessaloniki is a small town yet it has the opportunities and advantages of a big city; definitely safe and friendly!"
-Christina Marinos, Drake University, IA

"I think Thessaloniki is a very safe city, I almost feel more comfortable walking alone here than I do in the States."
-Alexis Eharhopoulos, Boston College MA

"Once you visit Greece you won't want to return to where you came from."
-Joanne Makredes, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

"Thessaloniki is a great place to live. I pinch myself when I walk down the streets sometimes."
-Ashley Barwig, University of Florida, FL

 

Duration

Fall: September 13-December 19, 2008
Spring: January 31-June 9, 2009

*Fall Students have the option of departing in late January 2008 when regular ACT classes end.

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: May 15
Spring November 1

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation for Semester
• Statement of purpose
• Students must be 18 year

Costs

*Costs for Non-CCIS & Non-CUNY school students.

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad (12 credits), program related field trip, fees, pre-departure and on-site orientations, sickness and accident insurance, airport pickup

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($900-$1400), housing ($2,770 double, $3,270 single), meals ($350-$750 per month), personal costs ($250-$700 per month), books ($230-$350), and school of record fee if applicable.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia - Thessaloniki

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Russell Davis

College of Staten Island/CUNY
Center for International Service
Building 2A, Room 206
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
1-718-982-2100
1-718-982-2108 (Fax)
StudyAB@mail.csi.cuny.edu
http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international

Note: Students from CCIS member institutions apply through home campus. Students from non-member institutions apply through College of Staten Island/CUNY or other appropriate CCIS member institution.

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Students from CCIS member institutions apply through home campus: students from non- member institutions apply through College of Staten Island/CUNY or other appropriate member institution.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.