Hot Springs and First Week of Class

We started school last week and I'm really enjoying my classes so far! I made my schedule so that I only have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is really convenient for traveling but makes for a long two  days of class. I'm taking 4 courses: Environmental Policy in the EU, International Business, Organizational Behavior, and Investments and Portfolios. It's really interesting how all classes are so internationally focused, and we mostly talk about current events during class. It amazed me how aware the professors and students are about what is going on in the world, and I've learned so much so far. The school is really tiny; there is a building with classrooms and then a library. ACT, the college, is connected to Anatolia high school and elementary school. They are separate campuses but we walk through the other campus to go to the gym and the bus stop. The campus is gorgeous and in the mountains, and I really like how it is set apart from the city.

This past weekend we went on a trip to Edessa, where we saw waterfalls and then Pozar to see the natural hot springs. It was a really fun trip and it was nice to see the countryside. The waterfalls were really impressive- here are some pictures

Most of my spare time so far has been walking around the city. It's really entertaining to see all the little shops and hanging out by the waterfront. Thessaloniki is a really interesting city because we have both the water and the mountains, which makes for some pretty amazing sunsets.

We leave for Istanbul Thursday night, and I'll definitely post when we get back! I miss and love all of you at home!