We started the day with a lecture on data science from Dr. Trihinas. He started the lecture with a point that I found to be very interesting. He said that some of the biggest companied today are actually data companies, even though they may not seem like it. Uber, Meta, and AirBnb are all massive…
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Day Ten: Visit to GAP Vassilopoulos Group
The GAP Vassilopoulous grip was particularly interesting because of the wide range of services they supply. The first main business of the group was the shipping business, but the scope of their services soon expanded. First, they expanded into shipping insurance– offering plans for the clients they were already shipping with. Next, they expanded into…
Day Nine: Kakopetria
We started the day with a bus ride to the remote village of Kakopetria, nestled among the Troodos mountains. The village follows the dramatic landscape of the mountain range; the village’s cobblestone roads wind and bend so that they can slowly climb the steep mountain faces. The village was lush with plantlife and as was…
Day Eight: Lectures at University of Nicosia
Dr. Solomon’s lecture on Cyprus’ history was very interesting today— particularly when he discussed the modern history of Cyprus. I had already known that it was under Ottoman rule up until 1878 and then under British rule until the 60s, but I didn’t know much of the specifics or details. First of all, I found…
Day Seven: Paphos
We started today with a visit to Aphrodite’s rock— according to mythology this place is the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of Cyprus. Visiting the site was nothing short of majestic, and the pictures don’t do it justice. It was truest aww inspiring— that feeling when you see a huge mountain. The rocks edges seemed…
Day Six: Famagusta
To start off our first Saturday in Cyprus, we took a long bus ride to the Turkish part of the island. We started by visiting Varosi, a modern ghost town. Over the last 50 years, it has become overgrown with vegetation. Walking through it felt like walking through a post apocalyptic movie. I couldn’t believe…
Day Five: Zygi’s Companies & CMMI
To start off today, we went to Vassiliko Cement Works. The company operates outside the town of Zygi, and interestingly runs its own specialized port. Vassiliko shared with us the process of how cement is made. I found it particularly interesting that cement and concrete are actually different things, where cement is an ingredient in…
Day Three: Shipping Management Companies + Medochemie
Today was our first day visiting companies in Cyprus! We started with visiting BSM ship management. Our presenter had much experience working as an engineer on ships, giving him much experience. He spoke to the training portion of ship management. New training program are highly experiential— relying on simulation and practice protocols. This is compliant…
Day Two: Houses of Worship + Beach!
Today was our second day in Cyprus! We started off the day with a bus ride to Halasultin mosque. I have never been inside a mosque before, so this was a very interesting experience for me. The mosque was situated on a beautiful compound by the water. Inside, i was surprised to see one large…
Day One: Ruins of Kourion and Kolossi Castle
Today was my first full day traveling in Cyprus. First, leaving from the city of Limassol, we went to see the ancient ruins of Kourion. The ruins we visited were atop a hill with a beautiful view of the farmland and sea below, with it being about 100 meters above sea level. I found it…
An Introduction
My name is Ari Kalinsky. I am a first-year student here at Pitt, and I am from Long Island, New York. Here at Pitt, I am a member of Zeta Beta Tau, a social fraternity. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym and hanging out with friends. I love traveling and immersing…