During the spring semester of my junior year, I studied abroad in Athens, Greece at the American College of Greece! While searching for programs I wanted a school that offered hospitality classes. There were a few other colleges in Europe that offered such classes but I decided on Greece because it has been on my bucket list for years. It was kind of nerve-wracking signing up to live in another country for four whole months, but I knew that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I would never forget!

 

At the American College of Greece, I took four classes, Digital Image, Olympic Games and Mega Sports Events, Hospitality Operations, and Tourism Planning and Development. My favorite classes were my two hospitality classes. I had the same professor for both and she was amazing! The only bad thing was I was the only American in those classes and I felt a little out of place. Towards the end of the semester though I got to know the other Greek students through class discussions and field trips to hotels.

 

While I was going to class and learning a lot, I was also traveling a lot too! While I was in Greece I traveled to eight different countries and three different Greek Islands. I loved traveling all over and learning about new cultures and seeing all the stunning architecture. Also eating all the interesting and very delicious foods from different countries! 

 

To learn more about my travels from my study abroad, check out some of my blog posts. I was a photoblogger for International Studies Abroad and I represented my host country Athens, Greece by writing three blog posts throughout the semester! I took pictures of all of my adventures and came up with thoughtful, interesting posts!! To read the ones I wrote, click the links below!!