My time at ACT

Going into this program, I was naturally nervous. I had just flown to a country I had never been to, and was supposed to be living there for 5 weeks! The ACT staff was amazing; they made this transition so relaxing and comforting. They picked us up from the airport, showed us how to use the Metro and buses, and gave us a historical tour of Thessaloniki. Since I studied for a summer term, I only took 1 class, which was Sailing 101 with George Podaras. I could not recommend this class enough. George was a hilarious professor who took his job seriously, wanted us to learn, and created a learning environment that heavily relied on teamwork. Thessaloniki, as a city, was an amazing home base. It is lively, has amazing food, farmers' markets, cultural experiences, rich history, and, in my opinion, wasn't overrun by tourists. Moreover, I felt safe in Thessaloniki. I would walk around and take the metro at night, always with at least one friend, and I never felt unsafe.