In honor of our last day, we had the opportunity to visit one last company. Visiting a well known pharmaceutical company named Alpha Omega was quite different from the other shipping companies that we have visited. Due to the specialized merchandise that the company ships, they have to take additional precautions and provide more analysis…
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Last Day in Greece
Today was our last day in Greece before departing tomorrow morning. We got to spend our last day at Alphaomega. They are a pharmaceutical distribution company. We got to see the warehouse in action with boxes being moved by forklifts and people doing something everywhere. We also got to see the giant freezer they have…
Sustainability at Companies in Athens
Today we had a day packed with company visits. To start the day, we got to see a company called Titan. Titan is a cement company. We visited one of their 3 plants, where we learned about the steps that go into making concrete. It starts at the quarry where they collect limestone and other…
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!
Today we had the opportunity to visit two companies that provided us with a glimpse into what goes on in their operations. Titan, a company that produces cement, informed us of their Kamari Plant where they go through the step by step process of extracting limestone from nearby areas, crushing the stones into a powder,…
Port Day
Today we got to visit the container terminal in the Piraeus Port. We saw how they load and unload ships and just how large the port really is. It can hold 2.6 million teels, or units of shipment containers. This number is a lot larger than I was expecting. Seeing how large the operation is…
Visiting the Profound Piraeus Port
Its not every day where you get to experience first had stepping out onto a shipping port. A place with security similar to that of a military office. That said being able to see the hundreds of thoushousand of shipping containers filled with goods and the huge vessels that carried more than I can imagine…
The Pristine Piraeus Port!
Throughout the tour, I took note of the immense size and amount of containers there were. Having multiple piers was a necessity especially because of how large the port itself expanded. When we first entered the port, we saw a container being lowered by a crane. We also passed a building for engineers that served…
The pinnacle of life presented itself at Nafplion!
Walking into Nafplion center to see what I would describe as the pinnacle of joy, I couldn’t help but feel inspired. Seeing children run around freely playing games with one another and occupying their times with the bubbles that floated around as their parents sat under shaded tables talking amongst one another, undoubtedly sparked something…
A Great Morning in Greece
Today, we had free time to get lunch. My friends and I chose a place called Kalimera (Greek translation for good morning). The meal was very good and we all got the same dish! At the end of our meal, our server sincerely asked us if we enjoyed our food. This was something small that…
I’m starting to miss Athens already!
These past couple of days have been some of the most memory filled moments of this trip. After our back to back company visits with Tototheo and ACS informing us of all of the various aspects that supply chain in different areas had to offer, having the opportunity to celebrate the engagement in Greek culture…
Favourite Dat in Greece
So far, my favorite visit of this trip has been the Parthenon. Getting to see something that has been around for 2500 years, serving so many different purposes yet still standing, even just partially, is so fascinating to me. Getting to see all the artifacts was also intriguing, as it showed how ancient Greece developed…
Ancient Greece and Its Impact
Ancient Greece and its importance thousands of years ago still impact culture and even my career today. In ancient Greece, they put a large amount of value on their buildings, sculptures, and technology. It directly impacted their culture, religion, and day-to-day living. The advancements that they made shaped their culture, how they worshipped their gods,…
Time, Money, and Models: What Lambda Taught Me
Day two we embarked on our first official company tour with Lambda, we were able to receive remarkable insight about the specifics of how constriction processes operate. As an Industrial Engineer, I have always been interested in Project Management and our visit with Lambda just helped to reinforce my passion. Tasos Papapostolou spoke to us…
Lambda Visit Day
Today, the lambda visit was very insightful. Going into the construction industry and, more specifically, project management made this visit extra meaningful. Seeing how much can be going on in a construction site is fascinating to me, and being able to pursue a career that specializes in managing aspects of this is definitely something I…
From Data Centers to Digestion: Day 1 in Greece
With data centers turned into innovative medical and research facilities, to vacant space being converted to one of the largest urban renovations, we have seen it all! Though this was our first day after a long winded flight, all came to light as our Plus 3 Greece trip was able to speak with the Chief…
Deep Research at UNIC
Today, we had the opportunity to view much of the recently constructed University of Nicosia Athens campus. The CEO of UNIC and guide for our tour, Antonis Polemitis, presented us with a thorough rundown of their chemistry labs, medical equipment, and patient rooms, but what stuck with me was his talk about UNIC Health Evolve….
First Day in Greece!
Hello, today was our first day in Greece! Seeing the country and the views fr the first time was unbelievable. It was an amazing first day with many memorable moments. Going to UNIC Athens and seeing all the amazing technology was a really unique experience. Seeing such a highly developed and new university with so…
Day 1 Greece: UNIC
This was our first day in Greece and it was a lovely way to start off a great vacation. We spent a majority of our day exploring the UNIC Athens campus, especially their new phase 1 building. This building was brand new as of September 2025 and we were one the first study abroad groups…
Day 1 – Taken to the 1st 2nd 3rd Floor
Today we got a tour of the UNIC Athens building by their CEO Antonis Polemitis, and not only learned about their current research plans but also the features of their building. They had acquired the building, which had previously been a data center, and converted it into a college campus and area for research. From…
Delayed… Not Defeated, Finally Here
My arrival to Greece was delayed sharply when me and 4 other students got the news that we would be withdrawn from our original flight at 1:55pm, and instead placed upon the 8:30pm flight. This 6.5 hour delay, while discouraging, did not manage to kill me and my classmates excitement, or even put a dent…