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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and American College of Thessaloniki
(Outgoing Program)
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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of instruction:
English
Housing options:
Private apartments
Program:
Direct enrollment
Class standing required at departure:
2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate
Areas of study:
Anthropology, Biological sciences, Business administration, Computer science, Economics, English, European studies
Minimum GPA from application until departure:
2.5
Program type:
Study abroad
Program Description:
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
American College of Thessaloniki
Who Should Apply
Applications are welcome from students who have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must have completed at least one year of full-time university study by time of study abroad. Areas of study including the humanities, social sciences, Greek Studies, European languages, Business and Marketing, political science, and history.
Overview
Study abroad programs at the American College of Thessaloniki have been specifically designed to meet the needs of North American college students at any undergraduate level. One may choose courses from liberal arts, technology, and business curricula to fulfill electives or major requirements at the home school; or, choose courses in Greek language, history, culture and art.
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.
ACT offers American-style undergraduate and graduate education with teaching standards and campus infrastructure unmatched in the region with a rich student life on and around campus.
Academic Highlights
ACT provides challenging, high quality programs in various areas including Liberal Arts, Business, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy. The curriculum is modeled on those of leading American colleges both in respect of its content and teaching techniques. The school's NEASC accreditation ensures credits will transfer without difficulty.
Classes are taught in English by experienced American and International faculty and teaching methods used require little adaptation by students. Classrooms are, diverse, with students from all over the world, providing a multi-cultural learning experience. A well developed service learning program, the Dukakis Lecture Series, clubs, screenings, workshops, athletic tournaments, exhibits, fieldtrips and internships give ample opportunities for students to integrate with peers, faculty, the wider Anatolia campus and the Thessaloniki community.
Location
ACT 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 board walk. A university town, with the largest Greek University campus, it is famous for its friendliness, its vibrant night life, its beautiful museums, restaurants, cafe and bars. Only an hour away to the east, are the golden beaches of Halkidiki, while towards the south Mount Olympus, the seat of the Greek gods, offers a breathtaking view.
ACT campus, on outskirts of the city, is spacious with rich vegetation and a mixture of old and modern buildings and state of the art facilities. Students are housed in the heart of the city and are serviced by ACT and local buses.
Housing
Studio apartments are fully furnished and guaranteed. Single and double-occupancy options exist and are assigned on a first-come-first serve basis. Laundry facilities, internet, utilities (heating, water, electricity) are included. Apartments are located in small neighborhoods with shops, banks, gyms around them and in walking distance from museums, cinemas, restaurants, swimming pools and the water front.
About GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs are created with individual student's goals in mind. Our programs are built around a unique Discovery Model which is delivered by our amazing staff, both in the U.S. and overseas. Our Discovery Model provides every student with an individualized experience through discovery in 5 key areas: personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional. Our North American staff counsels each student through the application and enrollment process, and our on-site Resident Coordinators set up a calendar of activities for students related to each area of discovery. These activities are more than just tourist excursions, and include opportunities like networking events, local festivals, gallery openings, and other similar events that you can't find in a travel book.
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs include everything you would expect in a study abroad program: guaranteed housing, 24-hour in-country support, an in-country multi-day orientation program, comprehensive pre-departure services, excursions, and discovery activities to make the most out of each student's experience. Students of all majors are welcome to apply, and no prior language skill is required even for foreign-speaking destinations as some or all courses are taught in English at each university. Scholarships are available.
