The final day. Our day started at 8 AM with a visit to the Port of Vasilikos. We started by hearing from Vasiliko Cement Works on their supply chain and how they make concrete. I never thought I would be interested in this topic, but Vasiliko Cement Works did an amazing job keeping us engaged…
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Day 10
Today started off spectacularly, as it was our latest departure of the trip so far: 11 AM. Our first stop was PwC, a consulting firm that is a leader in design thinking and innovation. As we ascended their elevators once we arrived, i could immediately tell this visit was going to be different than all…
Day 9
Today we experienced a new side of Cyprus, Famagusta and the Turkish occupied north. As we rode the bus towards the border, our tour guide Georgina explained to us all of the details of the Turkish invasion, an invasion that she personally experienced. Georgina lived in Famagusta in her adolescence. She explained to us how…
Day 8
We started off the day by traveling to UNIC. Our first presentation was with Fleet Management Limited. They informed us on how their company manages ships, and the importance of their industry. We also had a jeopardy style presentation about the fun facts of the shipping industry, which was extremely informative and fun! After this,…
Days 6 and 7: A weekend from Heaven
The weekend started with a beautiful tour of the history of the island. The first place we stopped were some Greek ruins near the coast of Limassol. Since my childhood Greek mythology had always held a special place for me, largely because of the Percy Jackson books. This is why it was so awesome for…
Day 5
Today started off spectacularly: 9:30 wake up. Today, we were traveling to BSM Ship Management Center and specifically learned about their Maritime services, or training for those who travel at sea. Maritime services is like college for ship-members, and students learn all about how to man a ship, the specifics to the roles they want,…
Day 4
I once again woke up to an awesome breakfast in the Centrum hotel. Today we were traveling to the Troodos mountains, and I was very excited During our journey to troodos, my ears started to pop as we ascended the mountains. First, we arrived at a little village at the peak of one of the…
Day 3
Another day, another 8 AM wake up. Today started with a great breakfast (like always) that consisted of meats, cheeses, and fresh fruits. For my drink, I switched up my coffee choice from a cappuccino to an americano. It was very still the high quality coffee I have come to expect in Cyprus. We then…
Day 2
Today started abruptly with a 7:15am wake up. After a long day yesterday, this was the least fun part of the day. However, I sprinted to grab a delicious breakfast and started my day. We began by getting on a bus to visit Medochemie, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Limassol. Having zero data, I actually…
Cyprus Day 1
My first full day in cyprus was an absolute blast. After getting food and exploring the old city briefly the night before, our day started out with a bang by exploring the “new” city. On our tour, what struck me first was the inviting weather of the island. The mid-morning sun was warm but not…
Cyprus!
Hello, my name is Matthew Benik and I am from Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. I am a freshman engineer looking to pursue bioengineering. I am also thinking about pursuing a computer engineering minor and an Innovation, Product Design, and Entrepreneurship Certificate. I am extremely excited to gain skills in both engineering and business, as this combination…