Γειά σου! (pronounced “yassou”) means “hello” in Modern Greek. Who knew!?

Since I can’t actually speak Greek, the best I can do is say “Hey, welcome to my blog!” This blog will serve as a day-to-day record of my upcoming awe-inspiring, rip-roaring, fantastical journey to the beautiful country of Greece.

“Katie,” you say, “Why are you going to Greece, if I may ask?”

Well there are many reasons, reader. Let’s start from the beginning. As a child, I always dreamed of going to a far away place…blah blah blah. I really just want to SEE THE WORLD. So I figure, let’s start in Greece, the birthplace of Modern Civilization (some say) and go from there. Greece is a land of unmatched beauty, life, and most remarkably, culture. I cannot wait to be fully immersed in a single culture as opposed to the polyglot/melting pot/smorgasbord we experience in America (especially in NYC). Not that I don’t value the diversity here, I just need a change!

As an International Studies major, my interest is sparked by pretty much everything. This program is designed to be an interactive study of Greek Culture and Civilization through the University of Indianapolis Athens Campus. The trip is facilitated by CUNY Queens College Office of Study Abroad. I am receiving funding from the gracious Macaulay Honors College Opportunities Fund and credit for my major at the City College of New York.

This will be my very first trip to Europe, first trip out of the Western Hemisphere, first trip off the continent of North America, and first trip out of the U.S. And guess what!??? It begins in less than 5 days!!!!!!!!!

I would suggest follow this blog if you: 1) Care 2) Don’t care, but like pretty photos 3) Both care and like pretty photos or 4) Have nothing else to do!

Enjoy my journey as I do!

Peace, Love, and Greece!