Unfortunately, today is the day we left Cyprus to journey back home. It was bittersweet to return to the Unites States because I, like many other members of the group, was excited to relax and see my family, but I was also sad to end our adventure in Cyprus. During the trek back to the…

Today the group visited Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement Training Center (BSM), which was the first maritime training center in Cyprus. Since the organization was the first of its kind on the island, it had a leg up in the industry. It was interesting to learn the steps that come before the maritime supply chain. One of…

Today the group visited Vassiliko Cement Works (VCW), which is a cement manufacturer located in Vassiliko, Cyprus. I was impressed to learn that VCW was the first cement production agencies, and is currently the largest production unit, in Cyprus. We learned about the different steps of the process of making cement and the tools that…

Medochemie is a multinational pharmaceutical company. Its mission is to provide affordable medicine for everyone. The company has offices all over the world in 20 different countries. Medochemie has nine manufacturing plants in Cyprus and three other ones in differing locations. The company has a vast target audience and reach. For example, it has almost…

During our lectures at the University of Nicosia, I focused intensely on conversations revolving around data. During the first lecture, we learned that life is organized by data, and no modern society can function without it. When put in perspective, everything anyone does involves data in some way. As technology becomes more advanced, the more…

On Sunday morning, the group left Limassol for Paphos. We first stopped at Aphrodite’s Rock, which I have been excited to see ever since the beginning of the trip. I’ve been interested in Greek mythology ever since I was a kid, so this particular stop was of great interest to me. When we got to…

On Saturday morning, the group traveled to Kolossi Castle and learned about the Crusaders who occupied it. I was interested to learn more about the part the Crusaders played in Cypriot history ever since learning about the Knights of the Temple earlier in the week. Within the castle walls, there were remnants of Christianity and…

Today our group visited the Wargaming Company in Nicosia. One of the first things that was told to us is how the company runs on a work-life harmony basis. I have seen similar situations in the United States. However, these companies tend to have a larger number of employees in the office than Wargaming does….

When we woke up on our first morning in Cyprus, we had a buffet breakfast with a variety of options. After we ate, we learned more about the typical traditional foods in Cyprus and the importance of fruit in Cypriot culture. The conversations we had revolving around food made me more inclined to try new…

My first impression of Cyprus, when I arrived at the airport on Sunday, was how calm it seemed compared to other destinations I have been to. The easygoing nature of Cyprus became more apparent throughout the rest of the day. I came to understand how laid-back certain aspects of Cypriot culture are compared to the…

As the plane takes off for Frankfurt, Germany, I am anticipating all the fantastic opportunities we will have in the coming weeks. I am excited to try the food when we arrive, as it is an essential part of any culture. The ability to try new foods is something that I am often enthusiastic about…