Today we visited AlphaOmega, a company specializing in pharmaceutical logistics. It was our last day in Greece, and it is hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. I am incredibly grateful for every opportunity and experience I have had throughout this trip. The warehouse was extremely large and almost felt empty despite holding…

Today, visiting the Titan Cement Company and the new Athens International Airport showed me that engineering impacts society in ways far beyond construction and technology alone. At the Titan Cement Company, I was fascinated by how large-scale industrial operations rely on engineering practices while also working toward sustainability goals. The company is reducing carbon dioxide…

Today, while touring Piraeus container terminal by bus, I observed so many different people and moving parts working together at once. The size of the containers and ships was massive, which I already knew before visiting the port, but seeing them in real life and in comparison to the other vehicles and people at the…

One of the things I learned during our multiple trips today that I found very interesting was at Epidavros. I think I found the design of the theater and the location itself especially intriguing because in high school, I performed in venues with similar shapes, but never one on the same magnitude as the amphitheater…

My favorite outing in Greece was definitely the cooking class. I have always had a passion for cooking and have found it to be both an enjoyable and useful activity at home. Being able to cook a new type of food that I had never had the chance to make before, alongside a passionate and…

I began my fifth day in Athens with a coffee and croissant on the rooftop with my friends. As the days have gone on, many people in the program have started exploring different breakfast spots around the city, and I have really enjoyed discovering new places with them. Exploring the area has also helped improve…

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…

Today we went to the construction site for the Ellinikon park with Lambda Development. Our visit to the site changed my perspective on engineering, especially how I view being a future project manager and leader in the workplace. Listening to the civil engineering lead passionately discuss every aspect of the construction process was incredibly engaging….

One thing I experienced today that I think had an impact on my future was the visit to the University of Nicosia’s Athens campus. Seeing all the different technology put into the building and all of the progress actively being made inspired me because of how dedicated the University is to education, research, and sustainability….

Hi! My name is Anisha Hunt, and I am a freshman mechanical engineering student planning to minor in studio arts. I live about 20 minutes from Pittsburgh. Outside of academics, I enjoy cooking, trying new foods, discovering new music, and drawing. At Pitt I’m involved in the club Engineers Without Borders and I work in…