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First Year Abroad in Athens

The American College of Greece (ACG) is the oldest and largest U.S. accredited university in Europe. ACG offers a central location for easy access to the city, and campus boasts a FIFA certified soccer field and an Olympic-sized pool. ACG offers a wide variety of classes, and students interested in pursuing business will find ACG to be an excellent choice.

Program Highlights

Relevant Coursework

The American College of Greece offers more than 80 courses to first-year students across all majors and areas of interest.

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Cohort Housing

Students will be housed in cohort-shared apartments that are centrally located and close to campus.

Academic Success

Courses across all fields of study will help students work towards their degree goals and set them up for success upon return to their home campus.

Courses

The courses below are a sample of what is offered at the American College of Greece and are specifically chosen for first-year programming. Not all courses are available during both fall and spring semesters. Please ask your representative for more information regarding course availability and additional course options.

We offer several different opportunities for first-year students interested in communications, humanities, and social sciences. These are also great options to fulfill general education requirements. See below for a sample of courses offered:

Introduction to Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Archaeology
History of Art I & II
Film History
Modern Greek Cinema
Myth in the Ancient Greek and Roman World
Ancient Greek and Roman Epic Poetry
Foundations of Contemporary Media
Introduction to Digital Video
Beyond Fear: Representations of Terror in Western Culture
The Ailing Body: Disease in Literature and Culture
German I
Greek I & II
Survey of World Civilizations I & II
Introduction to International Relations
Italian I & II
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Philosophy
Greek Philosophy
Introduction to Political Science and Global Affairs
Political Behavior
Psychology as a Social Science
History and Systems of Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of Modern Life
Spanish I, II & III
Introduction to Academic Writing
Integrated Academic Writing and Ethics

Students can get started right away with their introductory courses in sciences and environmental studies. See below for a sample of courses offered:

Introduction to Biology I & II
Introduction to Molecular Biology
Introduction to Human Biology
Human Biology: Genetic and Evolutionary Aspects of Life
Human Biology: Body Anatomy and Current Issues
Cell Biology
Principles of Chemistry
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Environmental Science: Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Contemporary Environmental Issues
Introduction to Earth and Space Science
Environmental Science: Energy Resources and pollution
Environmental Geology
Oceanography
Introduction to Physics I
University Physics I

Want to learn more?

Connect with our Campus Partnerships team!

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On-Site Support

Students will receive weekly academic advising for the first six weeks of their program. In these sessions, our on-site team will monitor academic success and adjustment into a new learning environment, social integration, and help them navigate culture shock.

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Engagement Opportunities

Choose from a variety of activities to build community and share the beauty of Athens with your students. Options include a tour of the Acropolis site and museum, War Museum, Metropolis of Athens, a trip to Glyfada beach, and more.

What's included

Your program fee covers all the essentials, so you can focus on your experience. You’ll be responsible for your flights, meals, books, personal spending, travel insurance, and your international cell phone plan. Don’t worry—we’ve got a budgeting worksheet to help you plan ahead!