Today was our last day in Cyprus! We started off early to get in our COVID tests before coming home (all negative!). We then went back to Zygi, where we had fish mezze earlier in the trip, to see Vassiliko Cement and VTTV, a shipping company with a location at the Zygi Port. We got…

Today, we stayed in Nicosia for meetings and exploration. First, we went to PWC to hear about supply chain management, circular economy, blockchain, and technology. We saw a hologram of the CEO to introduce us to the company, which was really cool. I learned a lot from the supply chain presentation about transparency, segmentation, and…

Today we crossed the green line and visited the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus. On the way, we heard more from our guide, Georgianna, about the details of the invasion and occupation and about how things have changed since 1974. We drove through another British-controlled part of the island to cross the green line, which is…

We spent the day today on the University of Nicosia’s campus hearing a variety of talks about shipping, cryptocurrency, and data forecasting. For the first talk, we met with some of the people in charge of Fleet Management Limited in Cyprus, one person who used to be a chief engineer and another who used to…

This weekend, we went on a two-day trip to Paphos, which is on the western coast of Cyprus! We started off Saturday by driving to Kourion. On the way, we got to hear from our tour guide, Georgia, about Cyprus’ history and resources, Greek mythology, and more. I love the kind of stories she was…

Today we got to sleep in a little bit before we headed out for the day. Our first stop was back in Limassol, where we visited the BSM Maritime Training Centre. We got to hear a little bit about how training for seafarers works and the steps they go through to gain certification for various…

Today was a packed day! We started off early again to drive up to the Troodos Mountains, the largest mountain range on Cyprus. There were absolutely amazing views– you could see mountains, trees, and streams for miles! We stopped and had some time to look around at the views and the shops in the area,…

Today we drove back to Limassol for a combo day of business and cultural visits! We started off the morning at DP World in their new passenger terminal to hear about how they have managed the privatization of the Limassol port (the biggest port in Cyprus) and how the company operates and plans to expand…

We got an early start today so we could drive to Limassol for our first company visit at Medochemie! On the way, I enjoyed looking at all the nature scenery– the mountains, cactuses, and flowering trees were very beautiful. I loved catching glimpses of the Mediterranean Sea too, and I was surprised to see the…

Today was our first day in Cyprus! After a quick breakfast (the tiny baguettes and croissants were really good), we started the day off with a walking tour of the new part of Nicosia. We got to hear about Freedom Square and the old town hall, as well as walk around near some clothing stores…

Hi everyone, welcome to my Plus3 Cyprus blog! My name is Moriah Eley, and I’m from Central New Jersey. I just declared my major last month: bioengineering! I’m also interested in pursuing a chemistry or polymer engineering minor, but outside of STEM, I find the classics very interesting and am considering a minor in Latin….