Today we visited both Titan Cement and the Athens Airport, two companies that are both leading the way when it comes to sustainability. At Titan Cement, they are reducing their carbon emissions in a way that I hadn’t thought of. They are using alternative energy sources like burning tires and dried sewage alongside of coal…
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From Cement Production to Arrival Flights
Today, visiting the Titan Cement Company and the new Athens International Airport showed me that engineering conventions impact society in ways beyond construction and technology alone. At the Titan Cement Company visit this morning, I was quickly fascinated by seeing how large-scale industrial operations rely on engineering practices. Additionally, the company is moving toward fully…
Finding Inspiration in Sustainability
Today we visited the TITAN Cement Plant as well as the airport operations team at the Athens International Airport. At the cement plant, we heard about the different ways TITAN was trying to reduce carbon footprints, such as using alternative fuel like used tires, dryed sewage sludge, and flexi coke. Additionally, they had machines that…
Postcards from Morocco: Deep Dives and Daily Rhythms
Today’s focus shifted from the overload of the Medinas and markets to the invisible threads that hold Moroccan society together. We took a deep dive into the pillars of Moroccan life: religion, politics, and the evolving role of women. Being here in Rabat, the capital city where tradition and rapid modernization intersect on every street…
Business Visits!
We visited Kyndryl and Dos Pinos today. Kyndryl is a multinational IT service company and Dos Pinos is a large dairy cooperative owned by local Costa Rican farmers. Kyndryl primarily serves stakeholders while Dos Pinos is a cooperative which serves local farmers and shares its profits. I believe Dos Pinos creates the more lasting value…
Piraeus Port Review
Today we visited the Piraeus Port Container Terminal and viewed the operation through our bus. There are two main piers (#2 and #3) where the majority of the operation takes place, with capacity for both mother vessels (20,000+ TEUs) for open ocean shipments and feeder vessels (1000+ TEUs) for Mediterranean trade. There were lots of…
Piraeus Port!
Today we took a bus tour of the PCT and Cosco Ports at Piraeus. It is one of Europe’s largest ports and is divided into three main terminals. Our tour started at the entrance driving towards the first terminal. On the way we passed by the empty container storage which was just packed storage containers….
Busy Heredia!
Today, we did numerous fun activities in downtown Heredia. This was the first “work day” that we experience while being in Costa Rica. I was surprised to find that our host mom worked from home. I expected most jobs in Costa Rica to be in person. She had to get on a meeting on her…
Postcards from Morocco: Darija and Dirhams
Classes, bargaining, and a new language! Today’s class sessions at the Center for Cross Cultural Learning began with learning Arabic and the art of negotiating. Both class sessions were incredibly unique, and I found myself enjoying trying out different phrases and greetings in Arabic. Trying to hold a conversation with another person was really fun,…
Lost in Translation
If you asked me whether I’d rather know every language in the world or have any other skill, I’d choose languages every time. It’s not even close. I have grown up with different languages all my life. My dad is Greek, and he always speaks Greek with his friends and family. I’ve tried to pick…
Day 1: Moving around Quito
After a long day of traveling and a brief stop to Miami Beach we made it to Quito. Our day started with a nice breakfast and a tour of the beautiful San Francisco Cathedral. After, we had some time around the plaza where I decided I wanted to try every kind of food I could…
My first day in Costa Rica!
Today we visited La Paz and a strawberry farm. The experience was like no other. The waterfalls at La Paz were beautiful and the strawberries were delicious. Both these two locations had something in common. They both were able to build a sustainable relationship between people, land, and commerce. La Paz did the best at…
Postcards from Morocco: A Day in Rabat
Written by AI: Living the “Rbati” Rhythm: A Dispatch from Morocco’s Capital Rabat is a city that defies the typical Moroccan stereotype of chaotic souks and dusty desert roads. As the administrative heart of the country, life here moves with a sophisticated, coastal elegance that feels remarkably balanced. Broad, palm-lined boulevards and manicured green spaces—like…
Postcards from Morocco: First Stop, Casablanca
And we’re off! After two flights, multiple delays, and around 12 hours of travel, we made it to Morocco! We landed in Casablanca pretty early in the morning, but that gave us the opportunity to explore. Morocco immediately felt different from what I expected in the best way possible. Before arriving, I imagined a very…
Lots of Stairs
The most awesome experience from today was climbing to the top of the Venetian fortress in Nafplion during our free time at lunch today. There were 999 stairs up to the top of the fortress, and the view was absolutely incredible and we had lots of fun exploring the different Bastions and even crawling through…
Perfect Acoustics, No Microphone Needed
Today, we had a longer drive and were able to learn about where our tour guide, Dimitri, spent some of his childhood and teenage years and also where his family has experienced as well. Before coming back to Athens, we visited the Epidavros municipality. I was excited to see the Epidavros Ancient Theater located nearby,…
Our First Farewell
Today we took a long bus ride, our first stop in Nafplio, a beautiful seaside city that was one of my favorite on the trip so far. After about an hour long walking tour we were set loose to get food and go shopping for the family. After that we made our over to Epidavros…
Timeless moments aren’t made selfishly
While we were in Nafplio today, we were given some free time after sightseeing around the town and its churches. While some folks opted for a bit of shopping or a snack, we, in our little group, chose to hike up the mountain and admire some stunning sights. Although the journey was tough, one crucial…
My Favorite Day to Date
Hello!I’ve just gotten back to my room after having what I would say was my favorite day of the whole trip so far. As we cross that halfway mark through our journey today really felt like a day to relax a bit and enjoy the company of everyone. We started with a long but interesting…
Views for Days at Poseidon’s Temple
My favorite site visit thus far in the trip has been visiting Poseidon’s Temple. We started off our day by taking a scenic bus tour on the way to the temple led by our tour guide, Dimitri. We were able to see different coastal neighborhoods in the suburbs of Athens on the way to the…