Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: April 6, 2009
Greeks may see Thessaloniki as the second city of Greece, but I see it as the only Greek city for me. After my weekend in Athens, although it was enjoyable, I am very happy to be back home in Thess. There is a constant competition between the two cities. Athenians see Thessaloniki as provincial. And [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 24, 2009
With a flawless blue sky and high 40s for a temp, I took advantage of my day off (my one class got canceled) and got out for a bit on my own. I went to a cafe Jacqueline had recommended and ordered my usual: Frappe with two spoons of sugar and milk. That thing definitely [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 15, 2009
The past few days have been full of ups and downs. On Friday, I was definitely experiencing some culture shock. I found myself irrationally irritated at everyone around me, especially Greeks. Some Greeks can be so friendly, while others are very, very rude. I think I just got fed up of crowded buses, rude Greek [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 8, 2009
I’m pretty sure I was born to be either a European or a city girl. There is so much to see and do here; I don’t know if 4 months will be enough! We went to Vergina yesterday, a museum built up around some ancient royal tombs. I’m not exactly a museum girl, but our [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 4, 2009
Today was the first day of orientation. Getting up at 8 a.m. after four hours of sleep - due to no fault of my own – was rough. All the administrators and professors at the school seem really cool and nice. They talked about writing for a newsletter, which I would like to do to [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 3, 2009
So you all will have to deal with me as I get this blog started. For those of you who know me, technology and computers are not my forte… I’m pretty much a little old lady inside my 21-year-old self. Anyway, here I am in Greece. It’s been insane. I’m still getting used to the [...]
