By Miranda Prowse Being in Paros has taught me a lot more about myself than I ever imagined. It has allowed me to clear my mind and live in the moment. I have gained a lot of confidence in myself and my abilities over the past few weeks, and I have this opportunity to thank… Read more »
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Sunshine Daydreams
Jake Bertram Spending nearly a month on Paros has been an unforgettable time in my life. I came on this trip not only for the experience of a lifetime but also for an enlightening, soul-searching endeavor. I don’t know what it is, but there is something about Paros that is just going to stick with… Read more »
What Does it Mean?
Lauren Drang What does it mean that I have memorized these streets, and they’re now stored in my muscle memory? When I feel comfortable getting breakfast by myself on the coast, what does it mean? When I have made so many jokes about moving out here when I know they aren’t really jokes, what does… Read more »
Where’d All the Time Go?
By Jennifer Blohm We’re about a week or so away from the end of the program. It’s very bittersweet. I love this island, the people, the culture, the food… everything. I’m going to miss it. On the other hand, I cannot wait to go home. I miss my bed, cooking, friends, partner, and family…. Read more »
Life is Short, and the World is Wide
By Miranda Prowse Before coming to Paros, I was incredibly nervous. I had never flown out of the U.S.A before, never worked with cameras, and was worried that I wouldn’t find my fit within the group. I have been on Paros for 2 weeks now, and every day gets more amazing than the next. There… Read more »
The Adventure to Come
By Jason Peercy The orange and red sunset of Apollo slowly fell beneath the deep blue of the Aegean Sea, the home of Poseidon, turning the cloudy sky of Zeus purple as island mountains of the Ourea recede into the night, the realm of Nyx. I am only one of many passengers on the Blue… Read more »
Everything Is Awesome
By Jasmine Martin Even after a week and a half, I still cannot believe that I am in Greece! Just about everything about Paros is perfect. In fact, it has been so perfect that sometimes I wonder if I am dreaming about anything. The weather is always warm, sunny, and comfortable. Everything that I have… Read more »
The Light of Paros
By Trace Leapley My time in Greece has been nothing but outstanding. Ever since I stepped foot off that plane, it has been nothing but serotonin in my brain and adventure in my heart. I know that sounds cheesy, but it is honestly how I feel being here on Paros. It is hard to explain,… Read more »
Feels Like Home
By Virginia Hooton I have been on Paros for a week now, and I have been having a wonderful time. Every day has been something new and exciting. The first night I got here, I was excited to see what was on the island. Something I didn’t think about before coming to Greece, in… Read more »
Embrace the Unfamiliar
By Lauren Drang When it comes to my feelings about this trip, I think I was more anxious in preparation than I am now on the island. I was a nervous wreck the few days before leaving. I thought I would forget so many things and be stuck spending so much money fixing that forgetfulness…. Read more »