Today was sadly our last day in Limassol and our last day in Cyprus in general. Although it was the last day, it was still definitely one of my favorites. We started our day off bright and early as we made our way to St. Mina’s Monastery. While we were here, we were able to…
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Seas, Safety and Seafarers
Today was our last day of site visits – but they definitely ended off strong. We started our day off visiting the Bernhardt Shulte Group, which is a marine training center that has 11 ship management centers, 2000+ shore-based employees, 30+ locations globally and 6 Maritime Training Centers. The Bernhardt Shulte Group really emphasized their…
Cementing Success
Today, we visited the Vassiliko Cement Works Company. This is a company that was established in 1963 and had their first production in 1967. What stood out to me the most was how incredibly successful and self-sufficient the company has become over the years – they use about 25 billion pounds of concrete annually! Vassiliko…
Portside Perspectives
Today was a day full of Portside Perspectives! We started our day off bright and early and headed to the Limassol Port. Here, we had multiple amazing presentations from the Cyprus Ports Authority, DP World, P&O and Eurogate. We were able to learn about each and every one of these port companies and how they…
A Day of Stones and Stories
To end of the weekend strong, we visited the beautiful Aphrodite’s Rock and then made our way to The Tombs of the Kings and finished our day off with a guided tour of the Mosiacs. When we first arrived at Aphrodite’s Rock, I completely underestimated how large it would be in person! Seeing the rock…
Living the Best Life in Limassol
Today in Limassol, we woke up bright and early and began our journey to Famagusta. During this ride, we were able to gain so much knowledge from our amazing tour guide, Georgia. She was able to provide us with so much knowledge that was so interesting to hear! One of the first things we were…
Goodbye Nicosia, Hello Limassol!
This morning we said goodbye to Nicosia after an amazing few days. It was such a bittersweet experience, but our first destination in Limassol did not disappoint. Before we settled in, we visited Kourion, founded by the Argives (the inhabitants of ancient Argos in the Peloponnese) and it was truly beautiful. Every time I think…
Day 3: Heavenly Views and High Tech
Our third day in Nicosia started off strong. We had the amazing opportunity to visit, and gain an inside perspective, on the Wargaming Group industry. Not only was their functionality and hospitality so admirable, but their success was just as incredible. Throughout the presentation we were given about Wargaming, I learned that over 500 million…
Discovering Cyprus, One Day at a Time
Kicking off Day 2 in Cyprus, we made our way to the Vassos Eliades Distribution Center, one of the oldest and largest import and trading companies in Cyprus. Immediately walking into the distribution center, I was extremely impressed. Although everything this company does and consists of is so large and diverse, it seemed like they…
Hello, Nicosia!
After two days of long travel, we have finally arrived in Cyprus! We kicked off our first morning in Nicosia, and had the amazing opportunity to experience, and taste, some of the amazing food of Cyprus, provided by a few of the culinary chefs at the University of Nicosia. It was the perfect way to…
See You Soon, Cyprus
Hi! My name is Mia O’Boyle and I am a freshman in the College of Business Administration. Currently, I am studying Marketing but I plan to switch my major to Finance & Accounting this upcoming fall. I am from Media, Pennsylvania which is right outside of Philadelphia. So far at Pitt, I am a part…