Tag: Caroline Throener
Georgia, Guidance, and Goodbyes
Today was our last day in Cyprus but we definitely ended on a high note. We once again visited a small village in the hills of Cyprus, today it was Lefkara. On the bus ride our lovely tour guide, Georgia, explained the history of the town. She explained how they were famous for lace and…
Boats, Business, and Biotech
Today was heavy on company visits because we visited Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), Columbia Ship Management (CSM), and Medochemie. While I anticipated back-to-back ship management visits to be repetitive, each company had a unique presentation and taught us about different aspects of the business. BSM focused on the training aspect and walked us through how…
Dust, Digitalization, and Devotion
We started our day at Vassiliko Cement Works to learn about their company. Vassiliko is unique because it is one of the few modern companies that still practices vertical integration. Vertical integration means that a company owns all aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials to final product. Vassiliko fits this mold perfectly. The…
Ports, Processes, and Paradoxes
Today we spent the morning at the Port of Limassol. While there we saw presentations from four different companies/organizations. First, we visited the Cyprus Port Authority (CPA) who spoke on their regulatory role in the port. Next, we visited the DP World Cruise ship terminal and learned how the company manages the wide range of…
Myths, Mausoleums, and Mosaics
Today we visited Paphos. Along the way we stopped at Aphrodite’s Rock on the western coast of the island. Myths of Aphrodite’s birth say that she was born from the sea foam hitting the rock. This beach became a popular pilgrimage for the believers of Greek Mythology. After taking some photos and admiring the rocks…
Walking Tours and Waves
Today started with a two-hour drive to the Turkish Occupied Territory where we would visit the ghost town of Varosi and the Old City of Famagusta. Along the way our amazing tour guide, Georgia, told us all about the history of the Turkish invasion and the establishment of British military bases on the island. When…
Stunning Sites with Striking Stories
After one last pancake breakfast in Nicosia, we loaded the bus and headed towards Limassol. Our first seaside stop, however, was the ancient village of Kourion. While touring we learned that the village was hit by a disastrous earthquake in the 4th century. As a result of the damage people didn’t have access to reliable…
Tours, Technology, and Teamwork
A fun filled last day in Nicosia! After a morning of museum tours, we spent the afternoon at UNIC attending lectures and collaborating with students. Tonight, we have an alumni dinner before heading to Limassol in the morning.
Video Games and Very Tall Rocks
Today started at the video game development company, Wargaming. This company began in 1998 and has been releasing free to play games since its first release in 2000. In 2010 the company released World of Tanks PC which quickly became their most popular game and Wargaming established their niche in vehicle shooter games. Since 2010…
Lectures and Legacy
We started our day at Vassos Eliades Ltd, or VEL. VEL is a trading company that operates a distribution network around the country of Cyprus. The company began when Vassos K. Eliades became the exclusive distributor of Nestle products within Cyprus. As VEL have grown they have added more companies to their profile and now…
Flights, Food, and First Impressions
While 9 hours in London’s Heathrow airport might sound excruciating, the time flew as my travel mates and I got to know each other. We spent our time exploring the expansive international terminal as well as discussing fun icebreakers, like “What kind of fish are you?” For me the peak of this layover was the…
Introducing Myself
Hi! My name is Caroline Throener. I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. I love exploring Pittsburgh and especially love when I can take my dog Rex on adventures with me. I am a Freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering and a member of the Frederick’s Honors College at Pitt. I am…