Today we traveled to St. Mina’s Monastery and Lefkara village as our final excursion of the program. At St. Mina’s Monastery, we were able to observe some beautiful frescos and artistry inside the church. I found it interesting that the screen in this particular church was painted in an Ottoman style, as opposed to the…
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Ships, Seafaring, and Safety – Day 10
From our visits to the BSM Marine Training Center and Columbia group, we got a better glimpse into what is involved in the marine shipping and ship management industries. From BSM, we learned that a seafarer must have an understanding of many aspects of the ship before going out to sea. They must understand not…
Rocks, Reefs, and Religion – Day 9
Today we took a trip to Vassiliko port to visit the companies housed there. One company we visited, Vassiliko Cement works, is a great example of vertical integration. At the Vassiliko port, this company processes limestone and clay to create cement. This process begins at the quarry where these raw materials are gathered. Vassiliko Cement…
International Industries and Interesting Illusions – Day 8
We visited the port of Limassol today and got to visit four companies–Eurogate, DP World, P&O, and the Cyprus Port Authority. These companies all play a vital role in both the supply chain of Cyprus and the international supply chain. Eurogate acts as a distributor. They receive the containers from international companies containing goods that…
Aphrodite and Archeology – Day 7
Today we got a lesson in mythology as we visited Aphrodite’s rock, the Tombs of the Kings and the House of Dionysus in Pafos. Aphrodite’s rock is believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, where she rose up from the foam of the sea and stepped onto the beaches of Cyprus. Aside from the impressive…
Treaties, Time Capsules, and Tides – Day 6
On our way to Famagusta, Georgia, our guide, discussed the history of the conflict with Turkey that led to the division of Cyprus. This conflict began when Cyprus was fighting for independence from Great Britain. Prior to this, the Turkish and Greek Cypriots lived in peace. After WWII, during negotiations, Cypriots fought for independence from…
A Mansion, Museum and Medieval Castle – Day 5
After a busy day yesterday of museum tours and our final classes at the University of Nicosia, we said goodbye to the city and embarked on our trip to Limassol. On the way there, we stopped by Kourion, an ancient city kingdom with a long history of conquest. It was fascinating walking through the ruins…
Gaming, God, and Glory – Day 3
Today we had the wonderful opportunity to visit the main headquarters for Wargaming. From this visit, I learned that the game development industry is much more collaborative across developing companies and publishers than I thought, and had a lot more components. They told us that they often call games that share a similar genre and…
Distribution and Destiny – Day 2
I’m so grateful we had the opportunity to visit Vasso Eliades and get a better understanding of their company, values, and goals. One thing I found particularly interesting is their sustainability efforts. Green business and sustainability are often buzz words in the marketing world today, however Vasso Eliades lives up to the expectations provided by…
Food, Fun and Friends – Day 1
While I’m still adjusting to the lack of sleep and the gadgets of the hotel, my experience in Cyprus thus far has been great! The main focus so far has been food and just getting a basic familiarity with the culture. This morning, we enjoyed the view during our breakfast at the hotel, taking in…
Introduction: Chris Miller
Hi! I’m Chris Miller and I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. If my schedule allows, I also hope to get a minor in religious studies and the sustainability certificate. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing video games, hiking, and swimming. I’m currently a committee member for PRISM, and a…