Today’s visits to Titan Cement and Athens Airport was filled with lots of insightful knowledge and interesting events. Titan Cement had a unique vertical integration system on site; their production process began with harvesting from a limestone quarry on the property and ended with storage in vast silos near the same quarries. Titan also showed…

Today we toured Piraeus Port, which is the largest shipping port in the Mediterranean Sea. The port is a deep sea port, operates 24/7, and is composed of three main piers. Smaller feeder vessels are served at the second pier and mother vessels are served at the first pier. The port can hold up to…

Today we travelled to the Corinth Canal, Napflio, and the Great Theatre of Epidavros. Our guide, Dimitri, showed us around each of these locations and explained the history and mythology associated with each location. For example, while we were driving to Corinth, Dimitri pointed out Nimea in the distance, citing the 12 labors of Heracles….

My favorite outing thus far in Greece was definitely my time in downtown Athens at the Benaki Museum! This museum was filled with a rich density of culturally significant items, such as ancient Mycenean pottery, orthodox artworks, and Byzantine clothing and furniture. As someone who grew up going to Sunday school, closely observing the orthodox…

I started my day today with a quick coffee trip to a nearby café with some of my friends here. It’s a small shop by the street ran by a woman and who I guess to be her husband. I’m a fan of her cappuccinos so I got one as well as a small box…

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…

Today was a busy day starting with a rich historical tour of Athens followed by a great tour of the Ellinikon project with LAMDA Development. LAMDA is the company leading the construction and management of the Ellinikon, hosting a large variety of engineers from different disciplines and backgrounds. During our visit, they introduced us to…

Day one in Athens was filled with lots of new customs, beautiful views, and interesting activities. Today, we used the Anthoupoli – Helliniko line to travel to the University of Nicosia’s Athens location. On the way to the metro, we passed various small shops and businesses, as well as residential areas. The metro was quick…

Hello, my name is Celine! I’m from Berwyn, PA which is about 40 minutes outside of Philadelphia. I’m pursuing an electrical engineering major and a space minor with the ECE department here at Pitt. In my free time, I like playing guitar, crafting, and cooking with my friends and family! My Plus3 location is in…