Greece 

Are you looking to explore the ancient and modern cultural and social issues of this unique part of the world? Study, serve, and live in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece and let us customize a program just for you.

Thessaloniki, also known as Salonica, is Greece's second-largest city and the capital of Macedonia. The city is known for its culture, history, and festivals, and is considered Greece's cultural capital.

"The opportunity I had to travel to Greece has only deepened my sense of curiosity about the world: a panoply of beautiful landscapes, architecture, languages, cuisines, and cultures all existing on the same planet floating in space together: get out and explore while you can. My sense as a global citizen has heightened, my sensitivity to cultural chauvinism sharpened, and my feelings of humanism enriched." –Jake, IPSL alum

Learn

This program is a unique opportunity to get involved in hands-on learning in a part of the world that is at once ancient and modern, urban and rural. Explore Greek culture, both ancient and modern through a lens that examines the local sustainable Micro-Entrepreneurship movement, social responsibility, Europe's refugee crisis, immigration and more.

Academic and Experiential Courses include:​

• COSA (Community Organizing and Social Activism) in Greece
• Greek History, Culture and Modern Greek Language
• Sustainable Micro-Enterprise
• The Rise of Social Solidarity in Greece Since the Crisis
• Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurship
• About Limits: Mediterranean Outdoor Exploration & Leadership (available in July only, or as a group)
• Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle (available in July only, or as a group)

Serve

Bring your passions and skills and immerse yourself in another culture. Service Opportunities include:​

• Refugee Work
• English Tutoring
• Supporting homeless and at-risk youth
• Working with disadvantaged preschool and primary school children
• Environmental Sustainability of our Oceans
• Using Art and Technology for Community Development
• Social Service NGOs
• Societal Integration and Support of Roma
• Educational Organization for Street Children and Street workers and other disadvantaged populations

Live

Participants live in centrally located apartments.

Meet Victoria, IPSL Program Director in Greece

A native of Greece, Victoria has built a dynamic career in organizational planning, business development, operations management, marketing, and international consulting. She has worked with several global companies in the financial and arts industries, as well as with production companies specializing in travel documentaries—experiences that have taken her to diverse destinations around the world.

An avid athlete, Victoria has long been active in sports and inter-varsity competitions. Her passion for nature and the outdoors has led her to pursue hiking, trekking, desert expeditions, canyoning, mountaineering, ski touring, water skiing, and scuba diving across the globe.

In recent years, Victoria has dedicated herself exclusively to planning, organizing, and guiding adventure travel experiences in Greece for groups from the U.S. and Europe. She holds graduate degrees in Business Administration and combines her professional expertise with her love for exploration to create unforgettable journeys.