Today we toured the container terminal by bus at the Piraeus Container Terminal, also known as the PCT, and observed how large-scale shipping and transportation operations function on a daily basis. During the tour, I saw massive cargo containers stacked throughout the port, along with giant cranes moving containers between ships, trucks, and storage areas…

One of the most meaningful experiences from today was visiting Epidaurus Theatre and learning about how the ancient Greeks designed structures with incredible acoustics and attention to detail. It was impressive to see how people thousands of years ago were able to create a theater where sound could travel clearly across such a large space…

One of my favorite site visits during the program so far has been learning about the Ellinikon Project in Athens. What made this experience stand out to me was seeing how Greece is transforming an old airport into a modern city filled with green spaces, new technology, businesses, and housing. It was interesting to learn…

Today during the program, we experienced a combination of science, history, and culture through activities around Athens. We started the day by attending a lecture called “From Venoms to Drugs and More” presented by Ioannis Sarigiannis from the Department of Life and Health Science at University of Nicosia. During the lecture, we learned about peptides…

Over the past few days, experiencing the culture and history of Athens has given me a new perspective on how the past continues to influence the present and future. Walking around the city, visiting the Acropolis of Athens, and exploring museums allowed me to see how ancient history, architecture, and traditions still shape modern Greece…

Our visit with LAMDA Development today showed me how real-world engineering projects come together on a massive scale, especially through their involvement in the Ellinikon Project. Seeing how a company plays a direct role in transforming an old space into a modern, functional city made me realize the level of coordination, planning, and innovation required…

Today I learned about the Ellinikon Project, a massive $10 billion development in Athens that is transforming an old airport into a modern city filled with green spaces, advanced technology, and new buildings. What stood out to me was how something that used to be abandoned is being turned into a place where people will…

Hi everyone! My name is Dominic Jordan, and I’m from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’m currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, where I recently declared my major in mechanical engineering. I’ve always been interested in how things work and enjoy using problem-solving to design and improve systems. Outside of academics, I…