Today was our last day in Cyprus, and we spent it in Larnaca. First, we headed to Vassiliko Cement Works to learn about the heavy industry in Cyprus. Vassiliko is the only cement manufacturing facility across the island, producing goods for the local market and global export. Within the facility, they have three quarries for…
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Cyprus Day 10
Cyprus Day 10Today we had one of our last company visits for the trip at the Nicosia branch of PwC. While there, they had a panel of experts give presentations on various supply chain topics. After a brief introduction from the branch CEO, a member of PwC Germany video chatted with us regarding rethinking the…
Cyprus Day 9
Today we left southern Cyprus and went to the illegally occupied Turkish north. When Turkey invaded the island following the attempted coup d’état, a ceasefire was called, and where the Turkish advance stopped, the UN drew a buffer line. We crossed that line, requiring our passports to go to the biggest city in the north,…
Cyprus Day 8
Today we attended lectures at the University of Nicosia. First, we started with Fleet Management Limited who spoke on the importance of the ship management industry. In most cases those who own the ships do not run them but rather sign contracts with ship management companies to operate the ships. The ship management companies run…
Cyprus Day 6/7
Taking a break from Nicosia, we spent the weekend in Paphos, a smaller shore city on the western coast of Cyprus. Paphos is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the island, with high rise resorts lining the beaches. First, we toured the Kourion archaeological site, which boasted an ancient Greek amphitheater next to…
Cyprus Day 5
Today we headed back to Limassol to go to the Maritime Training Center to learn about the operations of container ships. Upon entering the center, we were greeted by a replica container ship and sail ship. The center acts as a premier destination for seaman to become certified in the industry. This location is one…
Cyprus Day 4
Today we took a break from the cities of Cyprus and entered the Troodos Mountains. Ascending a long and winding road, the environment quickly changed as we gained elevation. Gone was the drier desert climate as the air became bris and pine trees lined the street. As we reached the crest of our climb, we…
Cyprus Day 3
For our excursion today, we returned to the port city of Limassol. Starting at the Port of Limassol, the largest port in Cyprus, we got a taste of the shipping and maritime industry. Straddle carriers whizzed past, picking up shipping containers, moving them from piles to trucks, and waiting to take them to their next…
Cyprus Day 2
We started our day with a company visit to Medochemie. Located in the port city of Limassol, Medochemie is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the production of generic medicines. Upon arrival at the headquarters, we were greeted by a panel of executives across different company sectors. Each gave a presentation of their department, starting with…
Cyprus Day 1
I started my day watching the sunrise from my window. The vibrant colors of the sky served as a perfect backdrop highlighting the skyline of Nicosia. We had our first walking tour at 10 am to get a feel of the new city. Nicosia is split into two sections, the old and new cities, and…
Plus3 Cyprus Introduction
Hello, I’m Jonathan Bosworth, and I am from Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. I am a Freshman studying Supply Chain Management at the College of Business Administration. In my free time, I enjoy snowboarding and spending time with my friends. Moreover, I am a member of the Pitt Band and a member of Mu Kappa Upsilon, an honorary…