Favorites from Athens My trip to Athens was filled with fun activities, interesting company visits, and beautiful sights; I could never choose a favorite experience! When you think about Athens, the first thing you probably think of is the Acropolis and Parthenon. The Acropolis is absolutely beautiful, even more stunning with a clear blue sky….
Tag: Plus3 Greece
Greece: Ancient Connections to a Modern Society
Although I had been learning about Greek culture and history for almost a week, my weekend in Athens, Greece, transformed my perspective on the connection between history and the present, specifically in Greece, where history has been documented through so many eras. Throughout the first week, my group’s tour guide, Dimitri, taught us all about…
Yassas, Greece!
Hello, my name is Kate Henchir, and I am a freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering, majoring in chemical engineering. Earlier this summer, as a part of the Plus3 Engineering program, I visited Athens, Greece. Outside of the classroom, I am involved in Ballet Club, Ballroom Dance Club, and SWE, and am generally a…
Growth in Greece
As I sit in this airport waiting to head to my next destination, I reflect on the eye-opening opportunity this trip has provided. Both inside and outside the classroom, I experienced events that broadened my perspective in ways I never expected. From a cultural standpoint, this experience taught me about the richness and heritage of…
A Modest Leader
As I prepared to travel on Plus3 Greece, I knew that there were some aspects of my leadership style that were already effective, but I also understood that there was room for improvement in order to be an even better leader. Personally, I enjoy being able to control and direct the group through the process…
A week before Greece
Hi everyone, my name is Michael Timm, and I am a freshman Industrial Engineering student traveling to Greece as part of the Pitt Plus3 Program. Outside of the classroom, I stay very active on campus and enjoy taking on leadership roles. I currently serve as the Risk Management Chair for my fraternity, Triangle, participate in…