Today was a long day and did not disappoint in the slightest. We started our day off by revisiting the UNIC campus for a lecture, “Myth to Molecule” by Dr. Ioannis Sarigiannis. This lecture gave insight into the world of venoms and peptides. I personally do not find biology very fascinated yet Dr. Sargiannis shed…
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Greece With a View
Today we began the day at the university. We saw an amazing presentation on venom, poison, and peptides. It was a great look into what goes into the chemistry and engineering at the university. The many uses of certain venoms are unexpected and versatile, including cardiovascular issues and pain relief. We also got to see…
Another lovely day in Athens
After making our way through Athens using the metro the group had a lecture at UNIC learning about peptides. This was by far my favorite lecture of the trip, I was truly intrigued by the endless amount of uses and applications. One part I liked was that certain peptides can be used for antibacterial applications…
Grappling up Mountains in Greece
We started the day by attending a fascinating lecture at the Athens campus of University of Nicosia, where Professor Yiannis Sarigiannis introduced us to the future potential of peptides. We learned how venom-derived peptides can be modified and transformed into useful medications by altering their structure, allowing scientists to turn naturally toxic compounds into targeted…
Learning & Lycabettus
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…
From Peptides to Panoramas
Today during the program, we experienced a combination of science, history, and culture through activities around Athens. We started the day by attending a lecture called “From Venoms to Drugs and More” presented by Ioannis Sarigiannis from the Department of Life and Health Science at University of Nicosia. During the lecture, we learned about peptides…
A Day in my Eyes
Today as a group we all went back to the University of Nicosia’s branch campus. To start the day we received a very interesting lecture on the advancing technology in chemistry. Specifically research on peptides and their potential uses. It was amazing to get a lecture from one of the leading researchers on the topics,…
Day in the life in Greece
Today in Greece was an action-packed day filled with activities and walking. It started with a lecture from the University of Nicosia, about the science behind peptides and proteins. This was a very interesting lecture, and I learned so much that I never knew before. One of these things was the clinical trials process that…
Taking Inspiration From Ancient Design
On Wednesday, we toured the Acropolis and the Parthenon Museum. As our guide led us through the ruins, he explained the different methods the ancient Greeks used to create such long-lasting structures. Two aspects that particularly interested me were their use of recycled materials and their nearly invisible design choices for stability. Looking at many…
A future built from history
As someone who loved Greek mythology as a child, visiting Athens and learning about the history was an absolute dream of mine. Over the past few days, I feel very lucky to have learned about the rich culture of one of the world’s oldest standing cities. Athens’ culture is centered around its history, something foreign…
ελπιδοφόρο μέλλον
Before I answer how history has affected my perspective on the future I would like to share some photos of my travels. In the last several days in Greece, I learned that there is so much more to history, culture, and communication than what many think. Exploring Athens, the Acropolis, museums, as well as preparing…
Greece: Day 3!
When looking back on all the outings and adventures we had in Greece, I do so with a certain fondness. Seeing the Acropolis has always been a dream of mine ever since I was a little kid and first saw it featured on a TV show. I always knew I wanted to visit, so finally…
Learning About Myself
The pride locals have in their Greek culture has been one of the most inspiring parts of this trip for me. After finishing my first year of college, I’ve realized that I am constantly searching for my passion and purpose. My life a year ago was drastically different from what it is now, and I’m…
My AP World Teacher Would Be So Proud of Me – Reflection on Cultural Syncretism
So far, Athens has been such an incredibly hospitable city with gorgeous views, food, and amazing people. I’ve fallen rather in love with the Greek way of life and the rich history I’ve had the pleasure to witness over the last four days. Greece’s history and culture stretch back thousands of years, and its depth…
Transcending Greek History
Throughout the past few days we had the privilege of learning and experiencing many different parts of Greek culture. For instance, we learned how to cook authentic Greek gyros while learning about the different types of ingredients that go into it. Another day we took a tour of the acropolis while learning about the history…
Towering Time Capsules
This morning, on the bus ride to our Tototheo company visit, I had an intriguing conversation with one of my friends, Casie. We were reflecting on some of our excursions over the course of the past few days, most notably the walk through Central Athens and visiting the Parthenon. The following are a few of…
Aspirations Built at the Acropolis
Over the past few days we have been able to partake in so many different historical and cultural visits whether it be cooking gyros, touring museums or hiking the Acropolis. My experiences in Greece have changed and reinspired my decision for my future career. Throughout the trip, I realized how much pride Greek people take…
Connecting the Past and Future in Greece!
By Opal Miller Over the past few days we’ve visited had cultural experiences around Athens such as a walking tour and visits to the Archaeology Museum and the Acropolis, as well as a Greek cooking class. Overall, between the different experiences there was an idea that many Ancient Greek cultures had reached an advanced level…
A Taste of Greece
During these past few days, we have seen how important the history and culture of Athens, an ancient city, is to the country of Greece by visiting museums, landmarks, walking throughout the city, and cooking. Participating in the cooking class provided me with a valuable hands-on experience as to how Greek history and culture is…
Preserving the Acropolis in a Metropolis
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…