Study Abroad | Athens

Housing

Student Residence

You will live in a beautiful residence approximately 10 to 20 minutes’ walk from the American College of Greece campus. Students live in apartments of two to six bedrooms.

• Double rooms
• Fully-furnished kitchen, living room, bathroom and a balcony
• Fitness center and laundry in the building
• Students can also take advantage of the ACG Campus Dining Meal Plan at the campus cafeteria. Three plans are available for an additional fee. Students can sign up directly with ACG prior to the start of the summer when meal plan prices will also be provided.

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Athens.

City Facts

History

Athens was one of the most important and powerful cities in Greece during the Classical period and it was also the first of the Greek city states to fully develop democracy. 

Sports

The successful Olympic Games in 2004 steered Athens towards becoming a radically different city – a more attractive, cleaner, greener and more efficient capital. 

Culture

As the largest city in Greece, Athens is now sophisticated and cosmopolitan with a vibrant street life and a relaxed lifestyle.

Site Staff

AIFS in Athens Director, Summer Program

Alice Anastassiou

Hello! I am very much looking forward to welcoming you to Athens – my home town. I studied Economics at the American College of Greece (ACG) and then did postgraduate work in the U.K. I am very familiar with student life at ACG and at the same time, have first-hand experience of living and studying abroad.

I am here to make you feel comfortable and safe, and provide you with all the vital information and guidance to get the most out of your experience in Athens, not as a tourist but with a glimpse of how locals enjoy their city, their walks along ancient paths, the coffee shops under the sun, local tavernas with traditional Greek cuisine, beaches and islands.

Athens is a beautiful city, one of the oldest in Europe with a unique blend of rich archaeological sites, numerous museums and a vibrant cultural life. The Athenians and Greeks in general, are known for their filoxenia, graciousness and hospitality, they will welcome you with a smile!

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Cultural Activities

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Greek culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. The Program Director organizes a variety of activities which usually include:

• Walking tours of Classical Athens
• The Acropolis Hill and the New Acropolis Museum
• Mount Lycabettus
• The Plaka
• Archaeological Museum or Cycladic Museum
• Greek food tasting evenings

Transportation

You can walk from the residence complex to the campus facilities in approximately 10 minutes. Public buses to central Athens take about half an hour and the metro system in Athens is cheap and convenient. 

Sports Facilities

The American College of Greece has extensive sports facilities. These include: an Olympic size pool, a running track and soccer field, four tennis courts, indoor courts for basketball and volleyball, a fitness center with dance/aerobic studios, a climbing wall, gymnasium, weights room and sports lounge.