Today was a bittersweet last day. I can’t believe our two-week adventure has come to an end. This has been such a rewarding journey, and I will deeply miss Cyprus and these people. We had a casual but wonderful last day visiting St. Mina’s Monastery and the Lefkara Village. The monastery had a beautiful arch…
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Shipping Site Visits
What a busy day it was today! We had our last 3 site visits. We started off the morning at Bernhardt Shulte’s BSM Marine Training Center in Cyprus. They provide training for seafarers under the government of Cyprus, and their certifications are accepted all around the world. Being a seafarer involves mapping the route, monitoring…
Visiting Vassiliko
Good evening! Today we went to Vassiliko Cement Company and VTTI Cyprus. As most companies have been, they were extremely hospitable. The hospitality in the Cyprus culture truly shines through everywhere we go. Vasilliko was established in 1963, and the first production of cement occurred in 1967. A long process requiring a lot of equipment…
4 Port Organizations in One Morning
This morning we had the pleasure of visiting 4 different organizations that operate in the Limassol port. The first was the Cyprus Port Authority, which is responsible overall for the development, management, and operation of ports of country covering ownership and regulation of major ports installations. They provide commercial services, public functions, regulators for port…
Aphrodite’s Rock, Tomb of the Kings, and the Mosaics
Today was a day filled with so much sightseeing. We drove to the town of Paphos, and on the way we stopped at Aphrodite’s Rock, or Petro Tou Romiou (pictured below). This sight was beautiful. This is said to be the birthplace of Aphrodite which makes a lot of sense because she was the goddess…
Exploring a Ghost Town
Good evening! This was the first day we woke up in Limassol! Bright and early we started our 2 hour bus ride to Famagusta. This is on the northern side of Cyprus that is occupied by Turkey. Our tour guide Georgia provided us with so much history that would help us understand where we were…
Loving Limassol
This morning, we left Nicosia and headed to Limassol. While on route, we stopped at Kourion. This was very fascinating to me because I gave my presentation on the ancient city. All the pictures I compiled together I finally got to see in real life. These archaeological remains are crazy old dating back to the…
Wargaming and Kakopetria Village
Day 3 started bright and early with a visit to Wargaming, a video game developing company. It used to be the largest building in Cyprus, pictured in the featured image. The hospitality in Cyprus is amazing. The game development industry seems like it would be a great place to work. Like Vassos Eliades, they truly…
Kalimera Vassos Eliades
This morning we went on a site visit to Vassos Eliades LTD. They are a distribution company that works with many brands including Nestle, Swarovski, Montblanc, etc. They provided multiple very interesting presentations to teach us about the history of their company, their supply chain management, their core values, and some of their specific products….
Good morning Nicosia!
Today, we arrived in Cyprus bright and early at 2 AM. What a first day we have had too! The hotel is very high tech as everything can be adjusted via your phone. The rooms are beautiful. The shower felt amazing after the long travel days we had, and I am currently enjoying the beautiful…
Gearing Up for Cyprus
Hi! My name is Katie Kubay, and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh studying Finance and Accounting with a certificate in Leadership and Ethics. On campus I love to get involved. I am a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity, Sigma Delta Tau social sorority, and Frederick Honors College….