Location:

Thessaloniki, Greece

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Thessaloniki, founded in 315 BC, is the second largest city in Greece, located about 300 miles north of Athens in the ancient province of Macedonia. Nearby, Mount Olympus, Mount Athos, and the coastal resorts of the Halkidiki Peninsula offer many sightseeing and recreational opportunities. With its rich history and strategic geopolitical location, Greece offers a contemporary lifestyle as well as the presence of the rich heritage of both the east and west.
 
See a very short and beautiful video made by Ashley Feith, an ACT study abroad student from Manhattan Marymount College, about her experience by clicking below. Ashley was a Student Diplomat who won the "Connecting our World" video contest.

Setting Description:

Thessaloniki, founded in 315 BC, is the second largest city in Greece, located about 300 miles north of Athens. Nearby, Mount Olympus, Mount Athos and the coastal resorts of the Halkidiki Peninsula offer many sightseeing and recreational opportunities.