We all arrived on the island only a few days ago, but it didn’t take long for us to feel at home. Everyone here is very welcoming and friendly. It feels as if we have lived here forever, and yet it feels like it can’t be real. Everything we see seems too beautiful to be… Read more »
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Studying Abroad, Pt. 2
After dreaming of this place ever since I left last year, I am so excited to be back on Paros! I tell everyone that this is my second home, and it is just as great as I remembered. While the gorgeous sights, wonderful food, and incredible people are the same from last year, I have… Read more »
New Year, New Adventures.
And here we go again! My colleague Albert William and I have returned to Greece for our fourth summer teaching abroad. This year we have nine excited students plus our TA in tow. Every year, I eagerly look forward to the time when we get to return to Paros and introduce more students to this… Read more »
Paros- it feels like home
When I started putting this program together a few years ago, my fears were that there would not be enough interest by the community or students. I pondered whether it was worth my time to pursue this mighty task of bringing students to a place so far from home and if the residents of Paros… Read more »
And Suddenly the End is Imminent
It always amazes me how the end of our trip suddenly sneaks up on us. One minute we are settling into island life, planning our productions and getting things underway, and the next minute it is suddenly time to screen our films publicly and then pack up for departure. I am happy to report that… Read more »
Crunch Time!
WORK – WORK – WORK – WORK – WORK Who has time for a blog today? It’s CRUNCH time! Keep up the good work – let’s finish strong!
Paros in 2017!
My week and a half in Paros has been awesome. Though I’ve come three times before, this summer’s adventure has been even more amazing. Our trip to Despotiko on Monday was especially good, seeing as I didn’t get sunburned. I took pictures of the goats (for my friend who’s obsessed with them) and looked around… Read more »
An Amazing Summer
The experience between my first trip to Paros and this trip has been significantly different. Many of those differences are due to my shifting roles from that of a student to an SLA (Service Learning Assistant). The responsibilities, expectations, and how I am viewed – both by professors and students – is altered. I realized… Read more »
Building Friendships Across the World
Now that we are entering the final week of this trip, I took a moment yesterday during dinner to reflect on all that I had experienced so far. This study abroad trip will always be a burning memory in my mind, not only because of the beautiful views and gorgeous weather but because of… Read more »
How Did I Get Here?
There are so many things to talk about; I’m really not sure where to begin. I applied for this trip several months ago, not really expecting much of it, but remaining hopeful. The main idea was to expand my horizons and try to step out of my bubble of familiarity, which I think it’s safe… Read more »