Study Abroad 2017-18
Perrotis College, American Farm School
P.O. Box 23, 551 02 Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30-2310-492-819, Fax: +30-2310-492-815
www.perrotiscollege.edu.gr/studyabroad
STUDY ABROAD
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please use our online application or complete and submit this application form electronically (by inserting information into the grey-shaded fields and using the “tab” key to move from field to field).
Use the checklist below to ensure that all required supporting documents are included:
Copy of your college transcript
(e-mailed directly to us by the Registrar of your home institution)
Color photo, inserted/attached as instructed on page 1 of the application or sent as a separate attachment. Photos are for identification purposes only.
Copy of the ID page of your passport (scanned)
Note about documents, certifications and transcripts:
· All documents should be submitted in English or Greek.
· Documents/photos should be scanned and sent to Make sure your name is clearly referenced on all files.
Please submit the completed application and all supporting documents to
If it is not possible to apply electronically, complete the application using a black pen and writing in block letter, and submit by email or regular mail, using the contact information below:
Study Abroad 2017-18
Perrotis College, American Farm School
P.O. Box 23, 551 02 Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30-2310-492-819, +30-2310-492-700
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the application process or the program itself. Send an e-mail to or call us at the telephone numbers listed above.
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Study Abroad 2017-18
Perrotis College, American Farm School
P.O. Box 23, 551 02 Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30-2310-492-819, Fax: +30-2310-492-815
www.perrotiscollege.edu.gr/studyabroad
Program you are applying for:
Fall 2017 Winter 2018 Spring 2018 Summer 2018
(Sept. 25 – Dec. 22) (Jan. 1 – Jan. 26) (Jan. 29 – May 18) (May 21– June 29)
SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name:First Name: / Middle Name:
Prefer to be called:
Date of Birth:
DD/MM/YYYY / Gender: / Male
Female
Father’s Full Name:
Mother’s Full Name:
Mailing Address: /
Street
/ / No.City & State /
ZIP Code
/ / CountryPermanent Address: / Street / No.
(Same as above / ) / /
City & State /
ZIP Code
/ / CountryHome Telephone:
Cell Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Country of Citizenship:
Passport No.1Place & Date of Issue / Date of Expiry
What is your native language?
What other languages do you know?
(Indicate levels of proficiency) / English / German / French / Italian / Serbo - Croatian / Bulgarian
1If you do not already have a passport, you should apply for one immediately. Please provide the passport number and other information as soon as you receive it.
SECTION 2: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Institution you are currently attending:
Major (and minor): Expected date of graduation:
Current cumulative GPA (include reference to scale): (for example: 3.5 out of 4.0)
Your current class (please check):
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other (specify)
What areas of study (outside your major and minor) interest you?
List and briefly describe any other degrees, diplomas or certificates from other educational institutions or training programs which you feel are relevant to your application:
SECTION 3: WORK OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
List any recent relevant work or other professional experience you have had, starting with your most recent experience:
Company/Organization Name,City/State, and Country / Position Title/Description / From-To
(Month/Year) / Full-or Part-Time
SECTION 4: PERSONAL STATEMENTS
The following questions are designed to help us get to know you better. You can answer these questions any way you think best (attach additional pages if necessary).
1. What has motivated you to apply to Perrotis College Study Abroad Program? How does coming to Greece and participating in this study abroad program fit in with your future plans?
2. Briefly describe an intercultural experience you have had (e.x., studying/living abroad, traveling, interacting with others from another culture)? What did you like about the experience? What did you find challenging?
SECTION 5: COURSE SELECTION
All courses are taught in English and are designed to match the needs and interests of students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields.
From the list below, please select the courses for which you wish to register—semester students should select 2 electives and summer students should select 1 elective.
You may choose to take one or more additional courses at an extra cost of $690 per course. Limit: 1 extra course (for a total of three courses) for summer students, 2 extra courses (for a total of six course) for semester students.
Course Offered / Fall 2017(2 electives in addition to the two required courses) / Spring 2018
(2 electives in addition to the two required courses) / Summer 2018
Winter 2018
(1 elective in addition to the required course)
The Greek Cultural Experience / Required / Required / Required
Service Learning / Required / Required
The Greek Palate (Greek Cuisine)
Principles of Precision Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Livestock Science / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Alternative & Sustainable Tourism Trends / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Water Environment Sports / N/A / N/A
Cultural & Religious Tourism / N/A / N/A
Incident & Crisis Management / N/A / N/A
Advanced Water Environment Sports / N/A / N/A
Post-Harvest and Olive Processing / N/A / N/A
Legal & Ethical Aspects of Travel and Tourism / N/A / N/A
Current Issues / N/A / N/A
Contemporary Nutrition / N/A / N/A
Creating Visitor Experiences / N/A / N/A
Food Taste & Society / N/A / N/A
Nutrition & the Consumer / N/A / N/A
Wilderness Travel: Hiking / N/A / N/A
Culinary Tourism / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Mountain Environment Sports / N/A / N/A
Accessible Tourism / N/A / N/A
Advanced Mountain Environment Sports / N/A / N/A
Environmental Soil Science / N/A / N/A
Dairy Technology / N/A / N/A
Olive Production Systems / N/A / N/A
Nutrition & Contemporary Feeding Systems for Ruminants / N/A / N/A
Management of Livestock & Production / N/A / N/A
2Semester students may select one or more courses from the College’s undergraduate curriculum offered that particular semester, as long as prerequisites are met. In selective courses there must be a minimum of students registered. For further information, contact us by email at or by telephone at +30-2310-492-700.
SECTION 6: OPTIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES (SAILING TRIPS)
Perrotis College Study Abroad Programs also feature several optional components. To register for these options, please check the appropriate boxes) under “Optional Costs” in Section 7 (Fees). Please take note of the registration and payment deadlines for these features. Late registration for optional activities will be permitted on the basis of availability.
Sailing Trip
We offer our study abroad students two sailing options: a four-day trip to the Greek islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos for $900, and a one-day trip around the Halkidiki peninsula for $150.
SECTION 7: FEES3
The program fees and optional costs are as specified in the table below. To calculate your total participation fees, add program fees (for the program you are attending) to any optional costs that may apply.
Fall 2017Spring 2018 / Winter 2018 / Summer 2018
Program Fees
/ / /Room and Board / $4500 / $1970 / $1970
Tuition / $2760 / $1380 / $1380
Administration Fee / $250 / $250 / $250
Orientation / $200 / $200 / $200
Trips4 / $800 / $600 / $600
Health Insurance / $150 / $50 / $50
Sub-Total / $8660 / $4450 / $4450
Optional Activities & Costs5
Additional Course(s) @ $690 per course / $690 X course(s) =
$ / $690 X course(s) =
$ / $690 X course(s) =
$
Sailing Trip (4-day) / N/A / N/A / $900
Sailing Trip (1-day) / $150 / N/A / $150
Athens Trip (four days) / N/A / $600 / $600
Skiing/Mountaineering Trip (2-day) (Spring 2018) / $200 / $200 / N/A
TOTAL
(Add program fees + all optional costs) / $ / $ / $
Security/Dorm Deposit: $200 Refundable (retained on a credit card upon arrival)
3Costs and fees are in US dollars. Also please note that there is a surcharge of 10% for any cancellation of an optional activity, a room & board reservation, and/or a course once fees have been paid.
4Trips for the Semester Program include a four-day Athens excursion and a two-day Mt. Olympus trek. Trips for the Summer Program include a two-day Mt. Olympus trek, as well as optional short excursions (to be arranged).
5There is a surcharge of 10% for any cancellation of an optional activity or course once the fees have been paid.
6Sailing Option 1 = three islands.
NOTE: Following acceptance into the program, you will receive a confirmation of your total fees as well as detailed information about making payments.
Program fees include: On-campus room & board (plus refundable dorm deposit) and use of Perrotis College facilities; tuition and academic credit; administration and orientation fees; organized trips and excursions; and mandatory health insurance (by Greek carrier) for the duration of the program.
Program fees and optional costs do not include: Transportation expenses to/from Thessaloniki, Greece; individual trips and excursions that are not part of the program; meals and personal expenses during trips and excursions; pocket money and visa/residence permit application fees.
Visa and residence permit application fees (as applicable) are paid by individual participants (in local currency) directly to the Greek authority issuing the visa and/or residence permit. Visa fees are approximately US $100, residence permit plus related fees (where applicable) are approximately 170€ (roughly US$250)
SECTION 8: APPLICATION DEADLINES:
· Fall 2017: August 1, 2017
· Winter 2018: November 17, 2017
· Spring 2018: December 22, 2017
· Summer 2018: April 10, 2018
SECTION 9: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (For marketing purposes only)
How did you learn about Perrotis College’s Study Abroad Programs?
Your institution’s Study Abroad Office or advisorProfessor or other faculty/staff of your institution
Independent study abroad organization or agent
Friends/Relatives or Former/Current Student
Internet
Other State Source
SIGNATURE
I confirm that the information given on this form is true, complete, and accurate; that I am the author of all work on this application form, including the Personal Statement; and that no significant information or material has been omitted or falsified. I give my consent to the processing of my data by Perrotis College.
Signed: Date:
Disclaimer: Perrotis College reserves the right to deny or withdraw admission to any applicant who provides false information or documentation or is suspected of doing so. The program information provided in this form is subject to change without prior notice. Participation minimums may apply to certain classes or activities.
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