Cyprus, revered by the world as the “Playground of the Gods,” is undeniably beautiful. Situated in the midst of three continents, Cyprus has an inescapable charm from its humble waves and unbroken sunshine to its rich and diverse cultural environment. Knowing this, I initially chose to study abroad in Cyprus to broaden and mature my…
Tag: Cyprus
Navigating a New Environment–A Classic Case of Culinary Cyprus Culture Shock
While I expected to navigate a new environment and culture in Cyprus, I did not expect the process to begin at 7:30 AM sharp on our first full day in the country. At 7:30 AM, I left the hotel and crossed the street to the restaurant in front it for breakfast. While I was not…
Introductions–Cyprus and Me
Hi everyone! My name is Aqsa Owais and I am a rising sophomore at the Swanson School of Engineering majoring in Bioengineering with a certificate in Global Health. I am in the Guaranteed Admit Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine with my end goal being becoming a practicing physician-scientist in a surgical specialty. I chose to study abroad in Cyprus to broaden and mature my understanding of the world.
Living Like a Local
I am proud to say that I am continuing to become more of a local in Nicosia. After two months here, I have got just about all the bus routes mapped out and I can definitely show you some of the best coffee shops downtown. Most of my learning has come from the unexpected; off-the-cuff…
No Worries in Nicosia
Flying into Cyprus, I was alone. No other Pitt student selected to study in Nicosia, and passport control even told me I was the only American on the flight when I arrived. Honestly, it was a little frightening. I had never traveled out of the country alone, and I thought I may have been dropped…
Cyprus To-Dos!
Although I have only begun my journey I know that my time here will be finite. But, I am definitely set to make the most of it! My most important goal during my stay in Cyprus is to improve my Greek communication abilities. Reconnecting and relearning a language I grew up with was a huge…
Πάμε (Let’s go to) Cyprus
Hello! My name is Robert Bilodeau, and I am a rising third-year student in the College of General Studies. This year I will be studying at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. As a quick geography reminder, Cyprus is an island European nation located in the Mediterranean below Turkey. At Pitt, I am pursing a…
Cyprus was a Dream
My international experience was life changing. When I initially was transferred to the Cyprus study abroad group because of Covid traveling restrictions in the Netherlands, I was hesitant because I did not know a lot about the country and it wasn’t my first choice. However, after reading the itinerary and learning more about Cypriot culture,…
Cyrus Recap and Future Goals
Throughout my two weeks abroad, I learned a lot about traveling in a group that I wish I knew earlier. One big aspect of the trip that I wish I knew beforehand is how exhausting it can be to study abroad! I truly have loved every single detail about my time abroad, I just wish…
Rewriting my Future in Nicosia
If I had the opportunity to be a full-time resident in Cyprus I would probably choose to live in Nicosia, which is the capital of Cyprus. I would love to live in Nicosia because it is divided by the venetian wall into the new and old city. During my two weeks in Cyprus, we stayed…