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JVUOLLY.12. 0IS2S1UE 4

ACTIVITIES
MAGAZINE

Grow. Bloom. Repeat.

OPENING
UP

welcome to a
new world

JVUOLLY.12. 0IS2S1UE 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 64. ACT Directory
Senior Editor: Heather Funk

Supported by: The International Programs
& Student Services Offices

Editor's Letter

Hello there ACT Community!

We hope that you are seeing brighter days and not just from the rays of "GOOD TIMES
an enthusiastic sun. One thing pushing those sticky sweaty heat filled BECOME GOOD
moments along is choosing to believe the sun is shining so vividly MEMORIES,
because it too is excited for the city’s opening. BUT BAD TIMES
MAKE GOOD
Our past academic year has certainly seen high and low moments, but LESSONS."
the best moment would have to be its conclusion as it marks the
completion of the trials and tribulations surmounted and met with a -Uncle Iroh
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, self-
awareness, 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

LEEMU KUTU HALL

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

CC AH MA RPMU S TNEMLLOATTOSHNPI

DATRH. LAENNAASIADOU

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

CC AH MA RPMU S

TNEMLLOATTOSHNPI DATRH. LAENNAASIADOU

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

BTHLOESOSMIN TNEMLLOATTOSHNPI

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 The same goes for Quin as he too
was scheduled to study abroad in
Persistence, Patience, Fall 2020 , whose story of
and the Power of persistence and positive outlook
Positivity shows that these tools aid in the
growth of resilience.“ I arrived
Although we saw a challenging year, opportunities found a while the city was still in full
way to sprout from seemingly impossible situations. 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.”

 Kutu Hall Going on, Quin illuminates a positive
ACT had the opportunity to both welcome and send students outlook on his experience with Covid
abroad this academic year. Katerina Ioannidou , who recently restrictions and Greece. “I've spent
returned, attended Georgian Court University after winning more time locally than I might have
the International Programs Office scholarship competition if international travel were easier but
for her attendance. Qin Brunner, currently still in Thess, is a have still managed to see some
graduating senior from X , and he attended ACT’s Spring II amazing spots in Greece. I enjoy
and Summer 2021 programs. hiking and wildflowers so the nearby
As this exchange happened during the pandemic, it calls into mountains were quite a refuge in the
question what this looked like, the obstacles presented, and how or spring.”This experience juxtaposed
if this shaped their experience. “Due to the pandemic, I decided to with Katerina’s in the States who said
postpone my study abroad semester and I ended up going in that when she got there, “There were
January 2021, when things were way better and more open in the way less restrictions in the states than
states. I wasn't sure how the situation with Covid would affect my in Greece. Some of the states that I
experience, but I decided to go and not lose such a great visited had almost no restrictions at
opportunity. I did not regret it at all because it was definitely an all and life was overall "back-to-
incredible, life-changing experience”. Her words reiterate the normal" already”. The pair found
importance of patience as a tool to muscle through uncertainty. 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 "THIS EXPERIENCE
orchids that adorn the campus; and reveres the life-long HAS SUBSTANTIALLY
friendships made during his time. His answer to the above EXPANDED MY
question is, “Absolutely, having spent my entire life in the rural WORLDVIEW AND
Midwest I've encountered tons of newness living in HAS SHIFTED THE
Thessaloniki. Existing outside of the spaces with which I am TRAJECTORY OF MY
most familiar has allowed me to see them through different LIFE"
eyes. After all, you can't reflect on something while you're in it.
This experience has substantially expanded my worldview and Quin Brunner
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.



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 rehabilitation of patients (kinetic, lingPuOiSsTtMiOcD, EsRoNcial,
horseback riding have been known for thousands etc.) in order to improve their healtahltPearAnnIaNdtTelIyNlipGfa.eiSn,tteslilna
of years, but “Therapeutic Riding”, or where the horse is the “tool” of the troiel aandtmwateenrcotl.orIt
“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.
interest in therapeutic riding programs started by
two people, the Danish Liz Hartel and the The rehabilitation session
Norwegian Elsbet Bodtker. Hartel contracted
polio in 1943 and remained confined to a is moved from a
wheelchair for the rest of her life. However
despite her physical limitations, she won the silver conventional room, to an
medal in equestrian craftsmanship in 1952 at the
Helsinki Olympics and that was when doctor’s arena where the horse is
started to show interest in the value of
therapeutic riding in patients. 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

hippotherapy in the childrenalternately paints in
oil and watercolor

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 language barriers and to performance, introduced us to the
deliver information in the native organizational culture, and briefly
language of each member. Our findings described our internship task. There were
concentrated on 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, the process went smoothly
this internship at NATO. :) because our supervisor constantly offered
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 More than that, having a long-term task
despite the different views among its appeared more difficult for me than a
members and working as one unit was short-term task. Our project had many
quite enjoyable. There were five of us, but steps and stages, so we had to distribute
we were living in four different time zones our time and project milestones wisely;
in Europe, the USA, and South Asia, making which we successfully did. Due to external
gathering all members at once challenging. factors, we decided to extend the
Nonetheless, it was fascinating to work duration of our participation in the
with people who came from different project.
cultural backgrounds. In addition, we kept
in constant contact with representatives or I enjoyed the extended duration of our
developers of companies or technologies, internship, it was an experience that can
from all over the world. What an not be compared with anything else. My
unforgettable experience! internship with NATO was phenomenal!
This opportunity took me out of my
A big challenge was to create testing plans comfort zone and pushed me beyond self-
for artificial intelligence technologies that inflicted limitations. Those limitations
we had never worked with before. Due to once stopped me from participating in
our lack of experience, reading plenty of worthwhile endeavors, but now I stand
relevant literature did help us understand before you as a new person and ready to
the nature of this technology’s operation, broaden my experiences and to continue
such as creating a list of pushing the limit!
criteria/considerations and successfully
evaluating the performance of each
software. Based on those criteria, we then
eliminated software from our list. This task
required a high level of responsibility that
helped me treat and approach the process
with care, composure, and reason.

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 that volcano, the core, is 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 Outreach 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 in our community?
going? Globally?

We were established as an official Hub in We’re starting with local impact.
March 2020, and even if a year has gone Through 5 months of research with
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 to employability. So, we
partner with organizations, and constructed the "Thessaloniki 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 Recruiting any new members?
there a way people can help the Hub Always! I’m just kidding. We’re currently
without being a Global Shaper? looking for a Web Developer, a Graphic
Designer and a Sponsorships
Any individual that is 20-29 years old Coordinator to join our team and take
and lives in a city that there’s a Hub, can an active role in our projects! If you’re
become a Shaper! We’re looking for interested you can learn more at
innovative and ambitious people that https://www.globalshapersthessaloniki.o
want to have a positive impact on our rg/join-us/. We’ll be more than happy to
society. Non-Shapers can take part in get to know you!
our projects, like "Thessaloniki Thrive:
Academy" and stakeholders can partner Closing remarks?
with us to support our mission!

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

Pylia, Thess

Ku2

GREEK BEACH HANDBALLINTERVIEW WITH

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 adorned 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

MEN'S YAC 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 Alexandra Kyriakidou
ACT Senior ACT Freshmen
Psychology
Political Science and
International Relations

Alexandra Spring and Summer provides all, not only nature,
and Maria with a chance to blossom into something immaculate, a
limitless possibility. This year has and may continue to
GO ROMAN see character development from resiliency to
intra/inter personal relations to emotional intelligence
John Cabot University, Rome to technological skills, despite technology's adherence
Summer 2021 Exchange Program 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

Ku2
Ku2

Ku2

Ku2

Ku2

ACT Summer Camp

Web Development Young Business Creators
Girl's Empowerment

Biotechnology Share the News Like a Pro

ACT Summer Camp Special Feature

Mary Kalamaki "By the end of the program, participants
have gained real-life experience
Professor, Chemistry (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

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Kalamaria

Anta Elezi