When walking through the AlphaOmega warehouse, I observed the coordination and organization of the pharmaceuticals. All of the products were packaged in boxes varying in size. After being grouped, stacks of boxes were wrapped together and put onto a rotating table. The rotating table is part of a machine that wraps the piles in plastic…

Today included two significant company visits that brought us insight into two different industries. Titan Cement introduced us to the cement industry, while the Athens Airport visit brought us further insight into the aviation industry. Titan Cement and the Athens Airport are both striving towards vertical integration. This aspect improves workflow and quality of the…

While touring the Piraeus Port container terminal by bus, I observed the many moving parts collaborating to load and unload shipping containers on and off vessels. There was a significant number of trucks, empty and carrying shipping containers, driving around the container terminal grounds. This coordination required operators on foot, by the access gate, to…

One item from today that I learned about and experienced, which will positively apply in my life after this trip, is the restored theater we saw. This theater was located in Epidaurus and displayed the ancient Greek architecture seen elsewhere throughout the country. The theaters’ stones were protected from middle-aged people, who often reused them…

My favorite outing seen during the program time so far has been the Acropolis tour. It was surreal to be at a historical site that has been preserved for well over a couple of thousand years. Considering the changes to the surrounding metropolitan area was interesting to me. I appreciate how city regulations have preserved…

In the morning, I learned the difference between poison and venom. Simply put, if you consume something that kills you, the culprit is poison, but if you are bitten by something that kills you, then the culprit is venom. I also learned about peptides this morning and how technology has streamlined the process of creating…

Across the various cultural and historical outings so far, I have learned that enthusiasm in one’s daily activities is significant to being successful. Both the cooking class leader and our tour guide, Dimitri, have dedicated themselves to helping others experience and appreciate the local culture. This obtained knowledge and willingness to share is inspiring to…

Our experience with LAMDA will positively impact my future as an aspiring civil engineer. Although I do not know which sector I want to enter, I know that I will need strong communication and organization skills. The BIM and GIS systems displayed in the LAMDA presentation were key examples of how to use technology to…

One thing from today that I will always remember is seeing the large-scale efforts directed to completing the Ellinikon. I find it interesting how much planning has brought the concept to light, highlighted in our tour of the Ellinikon Experience Center. The added sustainable implications, such as tall residential buildings, a large green park, and…

Hi, my name is Mick Kuhl. I am from Spring City, Pennsylvania. My favorite activities are playing soccer and snowboarding. In my free time, I like to be with my friends or talk to my family. I have declared my major as civil engineering, but I am open to switching to environmental. I am interested…