ACTivities Magazine - Vol. 1 Issue 4 (July 2021)

JULY 2021 VOL.1. ISSUE 4

ACTIVITIES MAGAZINE Grow. Bloom. Repeat.

OPENING UP welcome to a new world

JULY 2021 VOL.1. ISSUE 4

ACTIVITIES MAGAZINE Grow. Bloom. Repeat.

OPENING UP welcome to a new world

This publication was prepared with content submitted by the members of the ACT community named in the edition. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views and opinions of the American College of Thessaloniki. All content is protected according to intellectual property law.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. Editor's Letter 4. Photo Installment 8. Photo Installment 11. Congratulations!

13. Persistence, Patience, and the Power of Positivity 16. Thess Events 18. Equine Therapy in Thessaloniki 19. Learning to Fly 21. FEATURE FILM

25. Mental Health Matters

22. Nato and ACT

27. Career Development Corner 28. Dukakis Center 29. BUDdy 32. Global Shapers Thessaloniki Hub 36. Greek Beach Handball 39. Alexandra and Maria Go Roman 45. ACT Summer Camp 48. Wild Orchids 54. ACT Goes Global 60.Wild Flowers

Editor-in-Chief : Leemu Kutu Hall Senior Editor: Heather Funk Supported by: The International Programs & Student Services Offices

64. ACT Directory

Editor's Letter Hello there ACT Community!

We hope that you are seeing brighter days and not just from the rays of an enthusiastic sun. One thing pushing those sticky sweaty heat filled moments along is choosing to believe the sun is shining so vividly because it too is excited for the city’s opening.

Our past academic year has certainly seen high and low moments, but the best moment would have to be its conclusion as it marks the completion of the trials and tribulations surmounted and met with a still standing ACT Community. We are here and we are ready to fight against all odds.

Although it might seem we blow in the breeze, a foundation to remember is this community. A community that grows stronger by the day. How will you use those connections? Remember, relationships are not always about what you can get but also what you can give. During this time, we saw the development of our social ties, commonalities, differences, mental health happenings, cultural traditions, selfawareness, exploration of the new, and understanding of past events as a method to solidify connection and broaden perspective.

What will we do with these findings? Will they be pushed down as we try to forget the year where the world stood still? Or will we use them as weights to build our rescillency?

This past year and a half should be a reference not a playbook for the future.

Despite treacherous natural causes, flowers continue to sprout, trees sway on, and nature’s dance moves to the next eight-count. Who is to say we can’t continue to grow, bloom, and repeat.

Thank you for your time and patience.

Best,

Leemu Kutu Hall

"GOOD TIMES BECOME GOOD MEMORIES, BUT BAD TIMES MAKE GOOD LESSONS." -Uncle Iroh

LEEMU KUTU HALL

https://www.act.edu/student-services/activities-magazine

C AMPUS C HARM

TNEMLLATSNI OTOHP

DR. LENA ATHANASIADOU BSc, MSc, MLA, PHD, Lab.Teaching Staff Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Vice President Communications PHALA

ANATOLIA GARDENS This installment delves into Anatolia and ACT's charming campus and its diverse greenery. Though they might seem like pretty plants to pass by, they have a purpose, a history. Stop and take a look!

From flatlands to lilac grooves, the campus has seen many forms. Formation and flora's interrelation require homogeneity, wherein neither can flourish without the other's growth.

For flora is like life, and though you

might try to control it, something else might spring up. When that happens, take a moment, breathe beside the garden to absorb the beauty that still stands; and when you're ready, eradicate that obstacle and begin your transformation.

To learn more about Dr. Lena A. and her work, click here.

VIEW HER PRESENTATION

C AMPUS C HARM

TNEMLLATSNI OTOHP

DR. LENA ATHANASIADOU BSc, MSc, MLA, PHD, Lab.Teaching Staff Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Vice President Communications PHALA

ANATOLIA GARDENS "Creation of gardens depicts throughout the world an anthropogenic expression of recognizing the value of nature, trying to captivate it and incorporating it human habitats.

A live green garden and park culture is part of the broader concept of cultural heritage and as such, it ought to be protected and enhanced. Lack of garden culture and education leads to everyday degradation and loss of parks and gardens in Greece, a concept relatively unknown to the public.

The Gardens of Anatolia College are an excellent example of how nature ought to teach humans the real realm of life. "

To learn more about Dr. Lena A. and her work, click here.

VIEW HER PRESENTATION

"Elsie White stayed for a short period in Anatolia College.

Yet, shaped its landscape forever. "

Dr. Lena Athanasiadou

THESS IN BLOOM

TNEMLLATSNI OTOHP

ANTA ELEZI THESSALONIKI AND ACT

I love Thessaloniki, and even though my college experience started during this difficult time, I was lucky enough to still live in this city. When things started opening up, how could I not take pictures as forever keepsakes? I hope these images are what we will be seeing in person for years to come. I wish we never have to witness Thessaloniki closed again, only lights, colors, and beautiful smiles everywhere.

VASILIS P. Affiliate to the ACT Community

KONNA I. Affiliate to the ACT Community

KUTU HALL OPEN YOUR EYES Pictures are worth a thousand words; therefore, here are a mere few. Do not forget to open your eyes because you might miss a blessing, a moment for gratitude.

Anta Elezi

Ku2

CONGRATS OF

2020

GRADS & 2021

STUDYING ABROAD DURING THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Persistence, Patience, and the Power of Positivity Although we saw a challenging year, opportunities found a way to sprout from seemingly impossible situations.

Kutu Hall

ACT had the opportunity to both welcome and send students abroad this academic year. Katerina Ioannidou , who recently returned, attended Georgian Court University after winning the International Programs Office scholarship competition for her attendance. Qin Brunner, currently still in Thess, is a graduating senior from X , and he attended ACT’s Spring II and Summer 2021 programs.

As this exchange happened during the pandemic, it calls into question what this looked like, the obstacles presented, and how or if this shaped their experience. “Due to the pandemic, I decided to postpone my study abroad semester and I ended up going in January 2021, when things were way better and more open in the states. I wasn't sure how the situation with Covid would affect my experience, but I decided to go and not lose such a great opportunity. I did not regret it at all because it was definitely an incredible, life-changing experience”. Her words reiterate the importance of patience as a tool to muscle through uncertainty.

The same goes for Quin as he too was scheduled to study abroad in Fall 2020 , whose story of persistence and positive outlook shows that these tools aid in the growth of resilience.“ I arrived while the city was still in full lockdown so I had to quarantine and all the stores were closed.

Once I got settled, everything was extremely navigable and I really think I came at the perfect time.

The early lockdown made the city more approachable, as the restrictions eased I was able to join everyone else in the newly available activities and in venturing further out from the city.”

Going on, Quin illuminates a positive outlook on his experience with Covid restrictions and Greece. “I've spent more time locally than I might have if international travel were easier but have still managed to see some amazing spots in Greece. I enjoy hiking and wildflowers so the nearby mountains were quite a refuge in the spring.”This experience juxtaposed with Katerina’s in the States who said that when she got there, “There were way less restrictions in the states than in Greece. Some of the states that I visited had almost no restrictions at all and life was overall "back-tonormal" already”. The pair found themselves doing the reverse of one another, going into situations where restrictions are starkly different from their resident country.

KATERINA IOANNIDOU ACT Junior Psychology

QUIN BRUNNER Beloit College Senior Community Development

Katerina enjoyed her time at Georgian Court as she described their campus as “beautiful and unique”, a nice environment for a student to live in. When asked about their time and if or how it molded them into a global citizen, Katerina responded with, “Studying abroad in the states was a very nice and challenging experience. I got to travel to multiple states and experience different lifestyles. Seeing so many new places and meeting new people was definitely eye-opening; it helped me grow as a person”.

Quin describes ACT as gorgeous, paying special homage to the orchids that adorn the campus; and reveres the life-long friendships made during his time. His answer to the above question is, “Absolutely, having spent my entire life in the rural Midwest I've encountered tons of newness living in Thessaloniki. Existing outside of the spaces with which I am most familiar has allowed me to see them through different eyes. After all, you can't reflect on something while you're in it.

This experience has substantially expanded my worldview and has shifted the trajectory of my life."

The pair appreciate their eclectic experiences from the academic aspect to social and cultural encounters and contexts.

Katerina and Quin are examples of being persistent, practicing patience, and maintaining a positive attitude. They knew that if they stayed safe and abided by the correct precautions their journey would be one to never forget. Welcoming the good and not so favorable, opened them up to fully immerse themselves in their temporary environments as if they were locals, expand their perspective, and prepare them for future obstacles to overcome.

"THIS EXPERIENCE HAS SUBSTANTIALLY EXPANDED MY WORLDVIEW AND HAS SHIFTED THE TRAJECTORY OF MY LIFE" Quin Brunner

As restrictions lift, so does the spirit of Thessaloniki! Check out this page for events occurring around the city.

From documentary festivals, to open air concerts to book fairs and more, you can fill your days with Thess.

Enjoy what the city has to offer all while taking the correct precautions to stay safe.

THESS EVENTS

Anta Elezi

Ku2

Anta Elezi

MARIA PLATIDOU MASTERS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

EQUINE THERAPY IN THESSALONIKI My internship takes place in ‘Ippostiriksi” Horse

The main purpose of hippotherapy is the

Therapy in Lagadas, Thessaloniki. The benefits of

POSTMODERN rehabilitation of patients (kinetic, linguistic, social,

horseback riding have been known for thousands

alternately paints in etc.) in order to improve their health and life,

of years, but “Therapeutic Riding”, or

where the horse is the “tool” of the treatment. It

“Hippotherapy” as we know it today, began to be

can take place under specific conditions, such as

examined in the 20th century when they started

specially trained horses, specially designed

studying the effects of a horse’s movement in

environment, specialized personnel and special

patients. The introduction of a horse into a

equipment. Hippotherapy is a purely therapeutic

treatment is not a modern discovery. The

session in which various types of rehabilitation

beneficial effects of equestrian health support

scientists participate: physiotherapists,

were recognized and appreciated from Ancient

occupational therapists, speech therapists,

times, but it was not used as a cure. The initial

psychologists, etc.

PAINTING. Stella

oil and watercolor

interest in therapeutic riding programs started by two people, the Danish Liz Hartel and the Norwegian Elsbet Bodtker. Hartel contracted polio in 1943 and remained confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. However despite her physical limitations, she won the silver medal in equestrian craftsmanship in 1952 at the Helsinki Olympics and that was when doctor’s started to show interest in the value of therapeutic riding in patients.

The rehabilitation session is moved from a conventional room, to an arena where the horse is the healer.

Therapeutic riding is an internationally recognized and constantly evolving method of treatment. Some of the indications for Hippotherapy are: autism, various disorders, ADHD, Rett syndrome, Asperger syndrome, cerebral palsy, psychomotor retardation, mental retardation, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, etc. Therapeutic results include: improvement of posture and balance, improvement of neuromuscular control and muscle tone, coordination, orientation, improvement of sensorimotor function, improvement of gross and fine motor skills, cognitive development, cultivation of communication skills and socialization, speech improvement, etc.

It has been wonderful to witness the benefits of POSTMODERN PAINTING. Stella alternately paints in oil and watercolor

hippotherapy in the children I have met with, so far.

MARIA PLATIDOU MASTERS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

EQUINE THERAPY IN THESSALONIKI

Learning to Fly Waiting for mother Safe on a windshield wiper

Will we fly today?

Heather Funk Theodoridi, 2021

ANNA EFFRAIMIDI

SOPHMORE DRAMA CLUB ORGANIZER PSYCHOLOGY

NATO & ACT AN INTERVIEWITH EKATEINA VASILEVA ON HER EXPERIENCE AS A NATO INTERN

Although the year 2021 has started on a challenging note for all of us, it became a year

of

discoveries

and

exciting

opportunities for me, personally. One such was the internship opportunity at NATO Innovation Hub, which I received in January and have completed just recently!

I worked with a team and our primary

When our journey began, Mr. Da Deppo,

goal was to identify the best possible

Director of the Hub was our supervisor.

solution for the NATO IH meetings to

Firstly, he familiarized us with the Hub's

overcome

performance,

introduced

us

organizational

culture,

and

deliver

language

information

barriers in

the

and

to

native

to

the

briefly

language of each member. Our findings

described our internship task. There were

concentrated

human-based

no specific guidelines or instructions, just

interpretation and artificial intelligence

our final goal. That’s when my team and I

software and programs, something that

realized that the process required a lot of

was new to us. In this short article, I

our individual initiative since we would

would like to describe my experience

start from scratch and plan from there.

and what I’ve managed to learn from

However,

this internship at NATO. :)

because our supervisor constantly offered

on

the

process

went

smoothly

his assistance which was a big help for us.

NATO & ACT AN INTERVIEW WITH EKATEINA VASILEVA ON HER EXPERIENCE AS A NATO INTERN

Our team was cohesive and cooperative despite the different views among its members and working as one unit was quite enjoyable. There were five of us, but we were living in four different time zones in Europe, the USA, and South Asia, making gathering all members at once challenging.

More than that, having a long-term task

Nonetheless, it was fascinating to work

appeared more difficult for me than a

with people who came from different

short-term task. Our project had many

cultural backgrounds. In addition, we kept

steps and stages, so we had to distribute

in constant contact with representatives or

our time and project milestones wisely;

developers of companies or technologies,

which we successfully did. Due to external

from

factors,

all

over

the

world.

What

an

unforgettable experience!

duration

we of

decided our

to

extend

participation

in

the the

project.

A big challenge was to create testing plans for artificial intelligence technologies that

I enjoyed the extended duration of our

we had never worked with before. Due to

internship, it was an experience that can

our lack of experience, reading plenty of

not be compared with anything else. My

relevant literature did help us understand

internship with NATO was phenomenal!

the nature of this technology’s operation,

This opportunity took me out of my

such

comfort zone and pushed me beyond self-

as

creating

criteria/considerations evaluating

the

a and

list

of

successfully

performance

limitations.

Those

limitations

each

once stopped me from participating in

software. Based on those criteria, we then

worthwhile endeavors, but now I stand

eliminated software from our list. This task

before you as a new person and ready to

required a high level of responsibility that

broaden my experiences and to continue

helped me treat and approach the process

pushing the limit!

with care, composure, and reason.

of

inflicted

Anta Elezi & Konna I.

Κήποι του Πασά (Pasha's Gardens)

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS Nelly Florentin ACT Counselor

BODY RELATIONSHIPS MIND-FEELINGS

DO's and

DON'T's

"Don't wait for the sun to decide to grow"-Ku2 H.

Dr. Lena Athanasiadou

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CORNER WORK TOWARD THE FUTURE YOU WANT

FACEBOOK GROUP Follow to develop connections and receive useful info.

SLACK CHANNEL Follow to keep up with job, fellowship, internship or other available opportunities.

MORE LinkedIn Email Communication

VISIT HTTPS://WWW.ACT.EDU/STUDENT-SERVICES/CAREER-ALUMNI-SERVICES for more valuable info!

THIS FALL THE DUKAKIS CENTER WILL HOST A VIRTUAL EXHIBITION of some of the banners and posters we have created since 2011 for events at the Center. A small team of volunteers is already exploring software and prototypes for what is hoped will be a novel experience.

The Dukakis Center has an archive of video clips and photographs from the events in question, although the principal display item will feature the banners, like the one above.

The project will entail designing the exhibition, choosing the material to feature, creating a digital template for the material, and thinking about visitor experience.

The project will launch this summer and the exhibition will open in early November, 2021.

Accepting volunteers until September 10th dukakis-center@act.edu

They are a bud.

Full of potential.

Their cluster Separated, But the tips of their roots Tickle each other when the sun forgets to shine.

Hindering efflorescence, Overcast brings Showers of depression with lightning rods of anxiety and impending dangers Getting precariously close.

Thunderclaps of anger, hurt, and pain Crescendo, deafen, and debilitate.

Tornado winds whirling thoughts, alternate scenarios, and the unknown.

An eruption can bring forth love, care, positivity, and manifestations fulfilled .

Yet, somehow, such strength is halted, contorted.

So they remain a bud, itching to unfold Really, what is holding them back?

Did the sun forget to shine, or were they turned the other way?

If these disasters were real, how are they still sprouting ?

How are we still standing?

We must grow on, For the showers end in rejuvenation, Lightning ignites a fire.

Thunder incites intel, And the core, nothing to fear.

So bloom

KUTU HALL

Ku2

Ku2

Ku2

GLOBAL SHAPERS THESSALONIKI HUB FROM GRASSROOTS TO GLOBAL An interview with Orestis Tatsos Global Shaper and People Operations Team Leader

"The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum. It’s a network of young people driving dialogue, action, and change around the world. We believe in a world where young people are central to solution building, policy-making, and lasting change. The Global Shapers Community is organized in Hubs. In each city, teams of Shapers self-organize to create projects that address the needs of their community. Our Hub aims to make Thessaloniki a cosmopolitan city of choice, where people and companies can thrive."

When were you first established

How does the Hub plan to enact

and where do you see yourselves

change

going?

Globally?

"We were established as an official Hub

"We’re

in March 2020, and even if a year has

Through 5 months of research with

gone by, we have a lot more things to

young people and stakeholders here in

accomplish here in Thessaloniki. We

Thessaloniki, we detected that one of the

want to raise awareness about the

biggest challenges our city is facing is

Global Shapers Community in our city,

related

partner

constructed

with

organizations,

and

in

our

starting

to

community?

with

local

employability. the

impact.

So,

"Thessaloniki

we

Thrive:

cooperate in projects with other Hubs

Academy" project, designed to address

from around the world."

the needs of young people related to career success. "

GLOBAL SHAPERS THESSALONIKI HUB FROM GRASSROOTS TO GLOBAL

"Our focus is the "Thessaloniki Thrive: Academy" project. It consists of 3 pillars. The first one is a Slack Community. There, experts from a range of subject areas share trends, job opportunities, and provide support and feedback about career pursuit and workplace challenges. The second pillar is our Coaching Programs. They focus on individuals sharing professional experiences within a group, getting on-the-spot applicable feedback and helpful tips for moving forward in their professional lives.

The third one is our Educational Seminars. These seminars aim to train students and provide new skills and information to apply immediately in their professional lives."

You recently did a project for the Davos Lab initiative.

Can you tell us what is it about?

"The Davos Lab is an initiative of the World Economic Forum for the celebrations of its 50th anniversary. Our project was the Davos Dialogues Podcast, a series of 4 episodes where we discussed with young leaders and industry experts about the Future of Politics, Net Zero, Inclusive Jobs, and Mental Health. With this project, we wanted to start the discussion between youth and experienced professionals, so both sides can exchange perspectives about the next steps to address these issues. The episodes are available on all major podcast streaming platforms and I highly recommend giving them a listen :D"

GLOBAL SHAPERS THESSALONIKI HUB FROM GRASSROOTS TO GLOBAL

This is a community composed of young people, do you believe this impacts the work that gets accomplished?

"100%! I think people in their 20s are in a phase of their lives where they can be the most creative, challenge themselves, try new things, fail, and do it over again. Our generation has a lot of sensibilities, cares about the future of our world, and is actually taking action to have a positive impact. All of these characteristics are the core of our work here in the Hub but across the Global Shapers Community as well. "

How does one become a member? Is there a way people can help the Hub without being a Global Shaper?

Recruiting any new members?

"Always! I’m just kidding. We’re currently looking for a Web Developer, a Graphic

"Any individual that is 20-29 years old

Designer

and lives in a city that there’s a Hub, can

Coordinator to join our team and take

become a Shaper! We’re looking for

an active role in our projects! If you’re

innovative and ambitious people that

interested

want to have a positive impact on our

https://www.globalshapersthessaloniki.o

society. Non-Shapers can take part in

rg/join-us/. We’ll be more than happy to

our projects, like "Thessaloniki Thrive:

get to know you! "

and

you

a

can

Sponsorships

learn

more

at

Academy" and stakeholders can partner with us to support our mission!"

Closing remarks?

"Just start taking action about the things you want to stand for in the world."

Pylia, Thess

Ku2

INTERVIEW WITH

GREEK BEACH HANDBALL AND ACT

The Greek Beach Handball Teams graced our ACT campus in the Sand Sports Court, concluding their training before they departed for competition. From the beginning of June 2021, the men's, women's and both boys and girls teams of the Young Age Competition (YAC), under 17, trained in preparation.

Varna, Bulgaria is hosting EURO 2021 for Beach Handball , July 13-18, and YAC, July 8-11.

We wish them luck and success as both men and women are defending their previous titles. In 2019, the men's team were the Gold Medalists of the Mediterranean Games in Patra, Greece. As for the women's Handball team, they were awarded the title of 2018 World Champions in Kazan, Russia.

Both teams have high standards, created by their hard work and amazing talent, to meet and we are sure they will achieve and surpass any expectation put forth.

In addition, the teams were interviewed by multiple news outlets, for instance, Atlas 100, Nova Sport, Brooch, and more. Check out some videos and articles below.

Good Luck everyone!

ERT3 sDNA Macedonia newspaper, makthes.gr and more

GREEK BEACH HANDBALL AND ACT FIRST ROUND MATCH UPS

WOMEN'S

MEN'S YAC

MEN'S

WOMEN'S YAC

REISE | PAGE 4

Dr. Lena Athanasiadou

The Syringa vulgaris (common lilac) in bloom.

Anatolia College gardens harbor the only lilac grove known to Thessaloniki.

Maria Liouliou ACT Senior Psychology

Alexandra and Maria GO ROMAN

John Cabot University, Rome Summer 2021 Exchange Program

Alexandra Kyriakidou ACT Freshmen Political Science and International Relations

Spring and Summer provides all, not only nature, with a chance to blossom into something immaculate, a limitless possibility. This year has and may continue to see character development from resiliency to intra/inter personal relations to emotional intelligence to technological skills, despite technology's adherence to work. The order of what once was and the lessons of now have been altered and morphed into methods of navigating in our world today.

That being said, doesn’t Rome seem like a wonderful place for one to water their life with new experiences, people, and culture? ACT students Maria Liouliou and Alexandra Rasidaki Kyriakidou find themselves taking a stride on the Roman side this summer through the ACT Abroad Program with our partner school John Cabot University, as participants in the Summer exchange program. Feeding themselves with new experiences, meeting and befriending new people, while experiencing a culture both similar and different to their own.

COVID and the ramifications are, for sure, something to be cautious of as both girls wanted to ensure their safety, “It is definitely possible to protect ourselves while enjoying everything that Rome can offer” says Maria on her experience thus far.

Both noted that the city has taken the necessary measures, similar to Greece, to assure everyone’s safety, allowing the city and its dwellers to remain careful and calm. As for as the city, Alexandra notes its organization mentioning, “The city is operating really well and I'm very satisfied with my neighborhood and the public transportation. Overall, Rome is very well organized”, while Maria agrees and remarked on the hustle and bustle of the city, noting however that it is not overwhelmingly busy.

Besides the glorious city, they are residing on John Cabot’s beautiful campus. When asked about campus residence and student life Alexandra replied, “The JCU campus is great. Well organized, clean and all the measures and protocols of hygiene are successfully implemented. It is also easy finding our classes. My studies are going really well. I love my class and my professor is very intelligent, kind and helpful. Rome is amazing as always. One of the most beautiful cities in the world. The people are very open, friendly, sometimes flirty and of course crazy!”. Maria relates her experience thus far to her time at ACT noting that, “The people from the university have been very open and helpful so far. Actually, our two universities follow almost the same growth mindset which allows us to feel like home.

The same stands for the classes too. Until now everything is going smoothly and I am confident that this semester is going to be a very enjoyable experience to remember!”.

Along with the study abroad experience, comes multifaceted personal advancement that includes dimensions of development for one's skills, knowledge, character, and even cultural intelligence.

Alexandra is excited about the depth of such possibilities, “I have already found, but also expect more, opportunities to grow as a global citizen. Studying but also living in an environment with people from all over the world and having to switch from Greek to Italian and from Italian to English, when it's necessary, really gives you the sense of being a citizen of the world. I can't wait for some scheduled cultural activities that will bring us together”. Maria sees the potential for personal growth, “Rome and our university offer a real multicultural experience which offers chances to become a global citizen. In such a short time we have managed to meet people from many different countries and to exchange ideas and opinions that make us richer!”

The pair still have some time until the program’s end to live their best Roman dreams! Both radiate positivity toward their experience and have utilized their liberal arts education to analyze the world they live in as being eclectic and connected rather than stagnant clusters. Extending beyond the realm of comfortability allowed them to achieve personal growth and evolve their viewpoint. Will you take the same step?

Flora and Fauna Friends Ku2

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crossing the bridge to ACT

ACT Summer Camp

Web Development

Young Business Creators

Girl's Empowerment

Biotechnology

Share the News Like a Pro

ACT Summer Camp Mary Kalamaki

Professor, Chemistry

Special Feature

"By the end of the program, participants have gained real-life experience (including rewards and challenges) working in a research laboratory in the field of biology/biochemistry."

The camp offers two weeks of hands-on training on essential and current laboratory techniques used in microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology including DNA extraction and electrophoresis, real time PCR, isolation of bacteria, microscopy and enzyme assays

"The camp is a practical setting that fosters empowerment, identity development and understanding."

Maria Kryiakidou Ph.D Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Chair Professor, International Relations

The Girl's Empowerment camp are daily workshops and activities that provide girls with skills and competencies that will help them build self-respect, positive mindset and confidence.

Anta Elezi

WILD ORCHIDS OF ACT

OPHRYS ATTICA (NEW) "Tiny like a little tiger"

S. Chatzivasileiou

SPIRANTHES SPIRALIS (NEW) Frosted and covered in "sugar" this aromatic orchid only appears in the fall.

S. Chatzivasileiou

NEOTINEA TRIDENTATA With such a diverse habitat, it is no wonder it found solice in our international community S. Chatzivasileiou

Visit HTTPS://ANATOLIA.LIBGUIDES.COM/CAMPUS-FLORA/HOME for more info on these and other species growing on our campus.

Kalamaria

Anta Elezi

Dr. Lena Athanasiadou

Dr. Lena Athanasiadou

Dr. Lena Athanasiadou

Dr. Lena Athanasiadou

The campus seemed empty, until I looked down and noticed that nature buzzed with a flourish all around.

Heather Funk

Ku2

Ku2

SEND IN YOUR PICS Tag ACT_Greece in your Instagram or Facebook Post/Story to be featured in our ACT Goes Global Story Highlight. Let's show how far our reach is from campus to our community's countless countries and transform them into long lasting memories.

Vouno Triandrias

ACT_GREECE

Ku2

Boating to Nei Epivates HBD Doggo!

Anta Elezi

Protest for Palestine Ku2

Anta Elezi Curfew lifts and things shift

Ku2

Anta Elezi

WILD FLOWERS OF ACT

LINUM BIENNE MILL. Rare One might say it is the flowery decedent of hermaphroditos.

S. Chatzivasileiou

SILENE COLORATA POIR. Rare "Its flowers are pink and bisexual."

S. Chatzivasileiou

VERONICA PERSICA Favorite : Nostalgic Though little in size, it is among the first to appear.

S. Chatzivasileiou

Visit HTTPS://ANATOLIA.LIBGUIDES.COM/CAMPUS-FLORA/HOME for more info on these and other species growing on our campus.

Vasilis P. & Anta Elezi

New Beginnings FOR ALL

BE EXPECTING SOME NEW THINGS UPON YOUR RETURN.

Ku2

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