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By Thomas Lewis As another class in Paros comes to an end, I find myself once again feeling like we were there for months, yet it also flew by in the blink of an eye. Time is such a subjective thing. In the last few days of the class, time becomes particularly precious for me…. Read more »

Inspired!   That’s the word that I leave Paros with this time.   Inspired by the students who have come on an adventure that brought many of them way outside their comfort zones. Some had never been on an airplane until they came here. Some students overcame financial issues to be here. Some students have… Read more »

By Layla Absalon Traveling to Paros, Greece, for my first international study abroad experience was nothing short of life-changing. From the moment I set foot on the island, I knew I was in for an adventure that would leave a significant mark on my heart and mind. Paros was the perfect backdrop for our study… Read more »

By Kyleigh Hittle Being in Greece has been a dream come true. I have seen and learned so much about a culture that is very different from mine. I have gained a newfound love for Greek Salad and taking walks further into town after a long day of video work. There’s so much beauty in… Read more »

By Canaan Sellers On top of the documentary work we have been doing while in Paros, a few of us students have taken it upon ourselves to make short films on the side for fun. I was a part of both films, and I got to direct the first one. It is a 2-3 minute… Read more »

By Colin McCorquodale Looking back on this trip so far, the moments that I have experienced have been amazing. It blows my mind how much I have done. I have experienced a lot of new opportunities such as kayaking and pushing myself more in my short film. I have had an anxious feeling about water… Read more »

By Bel Lentz Coming to Paros has been a literal dream come true. For as long as I can remember, my number one bucket list item has been to travel to Europe and immerse myself in the lovely cultures here. Greece has not disappointed me in any aspect and has exceeded every expectation. It is… Read more »

By Layla Absalon Prior to becoming interested in the Greece Study Abroad Program, I received positive feedback from my courses. One recurring comment was, “consider studying abroad”. Initially, I dismissed these suggestions due to financial instability and uncertainties about traveling outside the United States. However, as I enrolled in more courses and discussed ways to… Read more »

By Canaan Sellers This trip has been the most important experience I have had in a long time. I originally did not want to go on the trip. I convinced myself it was because of financial reasons, but deep down I was just too comfortable living in Indianapolis and didn’t want the challenges that come… Read more »

By Jake Seitz   When I came to the Island of Paros, Greece, I expected to see a place dominated by ancient cultural elements, because that’s the common knowledge of Greece in the USA. I also expected to see a lifestyle which is much more comfortable between neighbors and strangers than in the USA, a… Read more »