This blog is for the Hollins University January 2009 travel study course of the same name. Family, friends and the generally interested can follow our progress and learn about what we are learning here. Hollins University is a women’s undergraduate institution of higher learning. The course is taught and led by Associate Professors Christina Salowey, Classical Studies, and Chris Richter, Communication Studies. Our itinerary and contact information is posted as a downloadable pdf file in the sidebar. We hope you enjoy our adventures.
It sounds as if you are off to a glorious start. We are eaglerly awaiting your postings! Thank you very much for letting us know you arrived in Athens safely.
We have a friend whose brother and his family are living in Crete for the year (his wife is from Crete and her family still lives there). I will have contact information this afternoon to forward, just in case you should need any help from knowledgeable locals.
Have a WONDERFUL time!
Jane Barron
Yiasas (it literally means “to your health” but it is used as a greeting)
I am a friend and colleague of Katie’s father.
I was born in Athens and left Greece when I was 17 years old.
I know you all will be changed (to the better) because of this trip.
It is very exiting to me to see my country through your eyes and experiences!!
I am looking forward to more writings…
Diligently following your trip! Hope you have an amazing time. See you safely back on campus in a few weeks! <3
Have fun in Greece everyone!! I can’t wait to see pictures and hear about all your adventures. I’m so jealous!!!
-Brett
I’m glad to hear you all made it safely! I can’t wait to hear all about your trip.
Niki- take LOTS of pictures!
Very exciting time. I’m so happy for all of you! I agree, Niki take lots of pictures!
-Barbara
Katie, What a wonderful opportunity! I would like to be a mouse in your pocket. Keep watch for any mention of the Muses (I am one!) and their frolics on Mt. Helicon. Athena gave Pegasus to them and he struck the rock of Mt. Helicon with his hoof causing the Hippocrene Spring to gush forth.
Keep on enjoying! Love, Thalia