American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Gap Year Program
- Location(s): Thessaloniki, Greece: Gap Year Abroad
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Volunteer, Gap Year
American College of Thessaloniki (ACT)
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A Gap Year is a period when students, who have recently graduated from High School, take some time away from their routine to explore themselves and a new part of the world while earning college credit, meeting new people, gaining life experience ... read more
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I learned how people in the EU and more specifically people in Greece who celebrate the same culture that my family does (Greek American) live. Seeing it first hand has amazed me and allowed me to think more freely. Being at this age, it's better to live in Europe because it is more free for the younger people who live there an... A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
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A Gap Year is a period when students, who have recently graduated from High School, take some time away from their routine to explore themselves and a new part of the world while earning college credit, meeting new people, gaining life experience and diversifying yourself from the crowd! It could be one summer, one semester or one year. It is a time when students open their minds to new experiences in Thessaloniki which facilitates exploration and cultural engagement and offers the opportunity to become actively involved in the community.
Studying at ACT allows you to be in touch with the ancient roots of democracy, see the influence of modern day civilization, walk in the places where Alexander the Great, Aristotle and Paul once stood, live in the cross-roads of three continents, engage with classmates from around the world, challenge yourself by visiting places you have only before read about in classes. The international student body will open your world as you learn more about life in Greece and other countries while participating in international conversation each day in the classroom and creating relationships around the world which will last a lifetime.
Courses are offered in Business, Humanities, Technology and even Sea Sailing- there is something for everyone at ACT!
Studying at ACT allows you to be in touch with the ancient roots of democracy, see the influence of modern day civilization, walk in the places where Alexander the Great, Aristotle and Paul once stood, live in the cross-roads of three continents, engage with classmates from around the world, challenge yourself by visiting places you have only before read about in classes. The international student body will open your world as you learn more about life in Greece and other countries while participating in international conversation each day in the classroom and creating relationships around the world which will last a lifetime.
Courses are offered in Business, Humanities, Technology and even Sea Sailing- there is something for everyone at ACT!
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Gap Year
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Maymester
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Computer Science
- Modern Greek Language, Literature
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language, Literature
- Human Sciences
- English Language and Literature
- Writing, General
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Theology
- Business
- History
Minimum GPA:
2.5Year Founded:
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