Here we are, the final day of an amazingly educational and culturally rich study abroad program. Today, at St. Mina’s Monestary, we observed the way a major Orthodox Monestary from the Ottoman period is decorated. Some items I found particularly interesting were the portraits of saints hung on the walls that were painted in the…
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Day 10: Breezing through Bernhardt, Cruising past Columbia
For the final company visits of the trip, the group traveled to Bernhardt Shulte and Columbia Ship Management to learn more about aspects of being a seafarer worker onboard a ship, as well as working in a ship management company. During the visits, we learned how important communication, safety, and teamwork are for running a…
Day 9: Super Strong Cement
By far one of the most interesting company visits so far, Vassiliko Cement Company is focused on the production of cement, which is used to make a variety of forms of concrete. Our visit began with a presentation on how Vassiliko Cement mines raw materials and refines them into a manufacturing product, which is then…
Day 8: Lucrative Limassol Port
Today we traveled to the port of Limassol for several company visits. Our visits to CPA (Cyprus Ports Authority), DP World Limassol, P&O Maritime, and Eurogate Cyprus offered a firsthand look at how each organization plays a role in maintaining the flow of goods through the island’s supply chain. The CPA as a port authority…
Day 7: Masterful Mosaics and Aphrodites Rock
Another early morning today brought us to Aphrodites rock, a beautiful land feature with many round skippable stones. We then travelet to Pathos, a beautiful city with many preserved mosaics. The mosaics were excavated from the mansion of a Roman General who lived in Cyprus, with many of the mosaics being largely in-tact. Georgia, our…
Day 6: Famagusta and the Beach
Today was an early morning to get on the bus and travel to Famagusta from our hotel in Limassol. On our ride, we were given an in-depth explination of the history of Famagusta. Althought it was all interesting, the part that stood out most to me was how when the Turks invaded, they did not…
Day 5: Kourion and Limassol Castle
The day started early packing up to leave the hotel. Heading to Kourion, the group was able to get some well needed rest on the bus as we traveled down the coast. With a breathtaking view of the coast, the site contains a collection of ruins from the ancient city of Kourion. One historical fact…
Day 3: War Gaming and Kakopetria
After another amazing breakfast at the hotel, the group headed to the Wargaming headquarters in Nicosia. During our tour, I was immediately enthralled with the design of the building and the business model of the company. With amenities such as a large gym, spa, and cafeteria, I can see why Wargaming has accumulated so many…
Day 2: Vassos Eliades and UNic lectures
To start the day, our group traveled outside of Nicosia to the Vassos Eliades distribution company, where we learned about their structure and business model. My first impression of the warehouse and office spaces were that they were clearly designed with sustainability in mind. Learning about their voltaic energy cell solar panels and creative use…
Day 1: Intro to Cyprus
Although the two days worth of flying left everybody exhausted, we were immediately rejuvenated by a good nights sleep and the excitement of the day ahead. Today was all about traditional cypriot cuisine, from the hotel breakfast to the cooking demonstration at the University of Nicosia, we made and ate a ton of food many…
Cyprus On the Horizon: Introduction
Hello everybody! My name is Nick Euteneuer, and I am a Freshman at the Swanson School of Engineering. My intended major is Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in Military Science and a certificate in Nuclear Engineering. I am originally from Elicott City, Maryland, and outside of academics, I am a part of the Army ROTC…