Today in Greece was an action-packed day filled with activities and walking. It started with a lecture from the University of Nicosia, about the science behind peptides and proteins. This was a very interesting lecture, and I learned so much that I never knew before. One of these things was the clinical trials process that…
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Taking Inspiration From Ancient Design
On Wednesday, we toured the Acropolis and the Parthenon Museum. As our guide led us through the ruins, he explained the different methods the ancient Greeks used to create such long-lasting structures. Two aspects that particularly interested me were their use of recycled materials and their nearly invisible design choices for stability. Looking at many…
A future built from history
As someone who loved Greek mythology as a child, visiting Athens and learning about the history was an absolute dream of mine. Over the past few days, I feel very lucky to have learned about the rich culture of one of the world’s oldest standing cities. Athens’ culture is centered around its history, something foreign…
ελπιδοφόρο μέλλον
Before I answer how history has affected my perspective on the future I would like to share some photos of my travels. In the last several days in Greece, I learned that there is so much more to history, culture, and communication than what many think. Exploring Athens, the Acropolis, museums, as well as preparing…
Greece: Day 3!
When looking back on all the outings and adventures we had in Greece, I do so with a certain fondness. Seeing the Acropolis has always been a dream of mine ever since I was a little kid and first saw it featured on a TV show. I always knew I wanted to visit, so finally…
Learning About Myself
The pride locals have in their Greek culture has been one of the most inspiring parts of this trip for me. After finishing my first year of college, I’ve realized that I am constantly searching for my passion and purpose. My life a year ago was drastically different from what it is now, and I’m…
My AP World Teacher Would Be So Proud of Me – Reflection on Cultural Syncretism
So far, Athens has been such an incredibly hospitable city with gorgeous views, food, and amazing people. I’ve fallen rather in love with the Greek way of life and the rich history I’ve had the pleasure to witness over the last four days. Greece’s history and culture stretch back thousands of years, and its depth…
Transcending Greek History
Throughout the past few days we had the privilege of learning and experiencing many different parts of Greek culture. For instance, we learned how to cook authentic Greek gyros while learning about the different types of ingredients that go into it. Another day we took a tour of the acropolis while learning about the history…
Towering Time Capsules
This morning, on the bus ride to our Tototheo company visit, I had an intriguing conversation with one of my friends, Casie. We were reflecting on some of our excursions over the course of the past few days, most notably the walk through Central Athens and visiting the Parthenon. The following are a few of…
Aspirations Built at the Acropolis
Over the past few days we have been able to partake in so many different historical and cultural visits whether it be cooking gyros, touring museums or hiking the Acropolis. My experiences in Greece have changed and reinspired my decision for my future career. Throughout the trip, I realized how much pride Greek people take…
Connecting the Past and Future in Greece!
By Opal Miller Over the past few days we’ve visited had cultural experiences around Athens such as a walking tour and visits to the Archaeology Museum and the Acropolis, as well as a Greek cooking class. Overall, between the different experiences there was an idea that many Ancient Greek cultures had reached an advanced level…
A Taste of Greece
During these past few days, we have seen how important the history and culture of Athens, an ancient city, is to the country of Greece by visiting museums, landmarks, walking throughout the city, and cooking. Participating in the cooking class provided me with a valuable hands-on experience as to how Greek history and culture is…
Preserving the Acropolis in a Metropolis
Across the various cultural and historical outings so far, I have learned that enthusiasm in one’s daily activities is significant to being successful. Both the cooking class leader and our tour guide, Dimitri, have dedicated themselves to helping others experience and appreciate the local culture. This obtained knowledge and willingness to share is inspiring to…
Cooperation in Ancient Athens
In the first few days of our trip we have been running all over the city viewing tons of historical cites. The main place we have visited now is the Parthenon! I’ve always been impressed with the innovation of the Greeks and Romans but being there to witness its scale and depth in person brought…
The Greek Impact
Our site visits in Greece have been significantly impactful for me. Prior to this trip, I had never been farther into Europe than Portugal; thus, I was extremely excited to see and explore another European country that is even further from home. Touring around Athens has effectively widened my worldly perspective, allowing me to see…
Thousand Year-old Inspiration
Over the past few days in Greece, we have been experiencing more cultural sites and taking in the perspective they give us. One aspect that particularly stuck out to me was the development of statues and offerings over the course of ancient history. I found it inspiring how over time they perfected their skills and…
Journey to The Parthenon
Over the past couple days in Greece we have visited many cultural and historical sites from the cultural center to the acropolis. The one location that has stuck out the most to me by far has been our trip to the acropolis. I was blown away by the scale and the accomplishment that the Athenians…
More Than Just a Vacation
Over the past few days, experiencing the culture and history of Athens has given me a new perspective on how the past continues to influence the present and future. Walking around the city, visiting the Acropolis of Athens, and exploring museums allowed me to see how ancient history, architecture, and traditions still shape modern Greece…
Days 3 & 4 – Perspectives from the Acropolis
Over the last few days, I have learned about Greek culture and history through visiting the Acropolis, walking through downtown Athens, taking a cooking class, and visiting multiple museums, where I learned about the meanings and significance of some of the Greek statues. These experiences have made me question how the historical events of Greece…
Greek History, Gyros, and Future Goals
Over the past few days in Greece, I have gotten to experience a variety of both cultural and historical learning. As I’ve had time to reflect I realized how important it is to appreciate what I have been experiencing. A few of my favorite highlights so far have been the Acropolis and the Greek cooking…