pitt in greece 2015 final
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Look book for the 2015 Pitt in Greece study abroad program.TRANSCRIPT
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Created and produced by the 22 students
who participated in the University of
Pittsburghs Pitt in Greece study abroad
program in the year of 2015.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
People and Culture
The Eurozone
The Impact of the Crisis
Graffiti
Tourism
Personal Encounters
Conclusion
References
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Introduction
Greece: a country of wonder, mystery and beauty all wrapped up into
one. From exploring the impressive ancient ruins to lounging around
the picture perfect beaches to submerging oneself in the rich and
dynamic culture of the traditional Greeks, Greece seems to be a perfect
country with a perfect and beautiful history. One students expectations
were to have these beautiful, historic sites surround [them] and pro-
vide a feeling that a Google image never could.
Underneath, Greece has an ugly past, present, and quite possibly future
pertaining mainly to its financial realm. Upon entering Athens, tourists
find abandoned buildings, rundown areas, and graffiti everywhere; a
ghost town almost. Greece is truly a country known for its beautiful ru-
ins amidst a time of menacing economic ruin.
INTRODUCTION
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These were exact sights seen by the perplexed faces of
twenty-two students from the University of Pittsburgh
who started their month-long journey in Greece in the
ancient city of Athens.
An annual program, Pitt in Greece offers an unique
experience to students each year who come and explore
the wonders of Greece while studying various topics
about the country. Since Greece is ranked as one of the
top tourist destinations in the world. Over the course of
a month, students traveled to three different parts of the
country to see the effects of the Greek financial crisis
and analyze the impact of tourism on the country.
Another student thought, "before coming, I had this
idea that everyone in Greece was happy and living a
life of leisure. However, not many students took into
consideration the severity of the crisis in everyday life.
Why is Greece in such a crisis? What is to become of
such a beautiful country? Is the great amount of
tourism hurting or helping the Greek locals?
These are all questions that are going to be analyzed,
studied, and answered by these foreign students as they
embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
People and Culture
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EDUCATION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GREECE AND THE U.S. - - - -
On our boat ride to Karpathos, I met someone who went through the Greek school system. First, I
asked him the cost of attending school in Athens. He gave me a confused look and proceeded to tell
me he pays nothing to attend school, a vast contrast to schooling in the U.S. Student loans are the
leading cause of debt in the US; if we didnt have to pay for school and graduated debt-free, maybe
more people would go to college, making for a better educated society.
Thousands of people with the potential to do great things in life are limited by the cost of attending
college. Although financial aid and loans are available, they still have to be paid back eventually.
Giving someone who comes from nothing only six months after graduation to begin paying back their
loans simply is not long enough. Graduates may start working, but having hundreds of dollars in
loans to pay back per month seems nearly impossible on most starting salaries.
Greece may be in the middle of a crisis right now, but they can still manage to send their students to
school for free. This means more people are going to school, producing more educated citizens that
may help them get out of this crisis.
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I also asked him how he decided on his
major and he told it is determined by a
test. He compared the exam to the SATs,
where the highest score possible is a 2000.
Scoring near that level means entry into
medical school.
Scoring an 1800 permits entry into a
school for engineering. Students are able
to choose any option below the score they
received, but not above. Additionally,
students may retake the test once a year
until achieving a score they desire.
I initially thought the test limits what one
can do in life. Not getting the right score
may crush a doctor hopeful of reaching
his/her dreams. Either way, having the
test may efficiently guide students into
appropriate careers.
Learning about this difference in culture
was intriguing and made me think about
what Americans could achieve if our
schooling was free, and how many more
people would have the opportunity to
explore their own potential.
Greece may be in the middle of a crisis right now, but they can still manage to send their students to school for free. This means more people are going to school, producing more educated citizens that may help them get out of this crisis.
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Although I dont think we will ever
stray too far from the handshake, I
believe there is something to be learned
from the difference a warm smile, a hug,
and having a sincere interest in
learning someones life story can make
on your friendship with a stranger.
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One cultural difference I noticed and
thoroughly enjoyed while being in Greece was
the welcoming nature of its people. In America,
often times we greet others with a head-nod,
wave, or a firm handshake. Anything beyond
that when meeting someone for the first time
could be interpreted as weird, or too touchy.
In Greece, however, it is quite the opposite.
It almost seems as though those practices could
be offensive in some circumstances. Whether it
is the first, or the tenth time meeting someone,
Greeks embrace you with a big hug and kiss on
each cheek. There is no personal bubble.
Then, before you can even introduce yourself,
they are already offering you something to eat
and drink, a place to sit, and genuine company.
In America, we dont typically invest as much
time in conversations with people we believe
cant do something for us in return. It is all
about reciprocity; since being in Greece, I have
realized how impersonal some of the
interactions I have back home can be due to
this.
Although I dont think we will ever stray too far
from the handshake, I believe there is
something to be learned from the difference a
warm smile, a hug, and having a sincere
interest in learning someones life story can
make on your friendship with a stranger.
Someone once said, a stranger is a friend I have
yet to make, and I truly feel this sums of the
Greeks outlook.
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The Eurozone
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GREECE IN THE EURO
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Last semester I took a class on the economics
of the European Union so when study abroad
accepted me into the Greece program I was
excited to see what I learned in the classroom
come alive in the real world. I was not
disappointed because many conversations,
whether with political figures or regular
people, often drifted to the Euro and whether
or not Greece should be a member.
Before setting foot in Greece I was unsure on
whether a Grexit would be the best move
economically for Greece and the rest of the
Eurozone. After discussing the topic
extensively, whether in class or on the streets,
I have come to a conclusion that Greece
would benefit more from a Grexit than any
other feasible scenario. The reasoning seems
intuitive yet many Greeks, and Europeans,
seem blind to the signs.
According to a poll on Greek attitudes towards
the Euro, The majority of Greeks, 7 out of 10,
choose to stay in the Eurozone at any cost. To
illustrate, a Grexit would make Greece no
longer dependent on European decisions on
important economic matters.
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The majority of Greeks, 7 out of 10, choose to stay in the
Eurozone at any cost.
Secondly, a Grexit would certainly make Greek
products and goods cheaper to the rest of the
world, very likely causing an increase in tourism
and increase in exports.
So why doesnt Greece leave the Euro? Mainly
because of stubbornness and wanting to hang
with the cool kids. When our group visited the
SYRIZA offices we were treated to a question and
answer session with their international relations
representative. I asked him why SYRIZA did not
support leaving the Eurozone. His response was
typical of the many other interactions I have had
with Greeks; he said Greece deserves to be a part
of Europe and therefore must remain in the Euro.
His reply was interesting to me because of the
passion with which Greeks want to stay in the
Euro.
To me, it seemed that being in the Euro
symbolized the qualification of Greece as
European. There is a certain fear of not being
like the other European nations. Its faulty
reasoning, however, because there are many
countries, especially the most developed ones,
who are not in the Euro but in the EU such as
Denmark, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
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The experiences I have had while in Greece over the past
month imply that the majority of Greece favors one action,
while the rest of the world favors another in regard to its
position in the Eurozone. Many Greeks I spoke with think it
should leave the Eurozone in order to recover and kick-start
the economy.
Personally, after the experiences I encountered in Greece, it
would probably serve the Greek economy best if Greece left
the Euro but remained in the European Union.
I think if Greece left the Euro, and did it correctly with the
proper planning, that the economy could recover and Greece
could regain some of the national pride which was lost during
the recent crisis. Additionally, Greece could become more
stable politically.
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GREEK BANKS - - - -
Austerity measures imposed by the Greek government in
order to find the money to repay debts to the IMF have
worsened the quality of life of Greeks. People are beginning
to make a living in whatever way they can. With Greek
unemployment at a shocking 25%, Greek youth
unemployment at over 60%, and monthly youth wage set at
300 euros per month, how could a recovery even be feasible?
The Greek people have voted and their answer to this is that
only by putting an end to the Troikas austerity in Greece is
there any hope of recovery. In the elections that occurred this
spring, the Greek people elected for the first time in the
countrys history a left party, SYRIZA. SYRIZA was elected
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It is now June 2015 and deals between the
Troika and Greece continue on. What
happens still remains to be seen, but this is
a step in the right direction in a country
whose people have struggled for far too
long.
They struggled when the crisis first hit in
2008 and they still struggle as the
government attempts to save money by
cutting social services and
other government programs.
Banks have not fared any
better. ATMs began to run out
of money while we were still in
Karpathos and immediately
after we left the banks closed
their doors. Withdrawals from
ATMs were limited to 60
euros a day and people lined
up everyday to withdraw their
portion of the money left in the
bank.
Scholars have called what
happened a pseudo-default
because while Greece hasnt
formally declared bankruptcy,
it essentially did by choosing
to close the banks.
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Impact of the Crisis
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BRAIN DRAIN
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Not only are excessive amounts of wealth,
resources, and dignity leaving Greece, knowledge
has left as well. Through the 'Brain Drain,' the best
and brightest of the next Greek generation are
leaving in pursuit of brighter futures. Due to the
current crisis there is a lack of opportunities
offered, accompanied by financial and economic
instability.
These deficiencies are fueling the emigration,
resulting in severe losses for Greece. These 'brains'
were the potential capital and growth that are so
desperately needed to withstand this crisis.
As this hope leaves, immigrants are flooding the
shores of Greece, resulting in a severe
demographic change. This change accompanies the
austerity measures that have caused the crisis.
According to Unicef, the poverty risk among the
immigrants reached 43.7% in 2012 while poverty
rates rose by 35 percentage points for children in
migrant households. Unemployment rates have
simultaneously risen, with the highest percentage
belonging to these youth.
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With a record drop in unemployment, Greek
households have seen a severe loss in their
incomes. This has dramatically lowered living
conditions. For example, according to the 2013
annual report of the OECD, in 2012 17.9% of the
population in Greece could not meet its basic food
needs. We have seen this along the Corinth Canal,
where small children and their mother sat and
begged for money. As homelessness has not been
as prevalent, we have seen people desperately
eating from the dumpster in search of a sense of
nourishment. These conditions not only forced the
current generation to leave, but raised a hopeless
generation to replace them. Youth raised during the
With a record drop in unemployment, Greek households
have seen a severe loss in their
incomes. This has dramatically
lowered living conditions.
struggles of this crisis will only blindly know how
to function within such conditions. This continues
to place Greece deeper within the crisis. So deep,
that according to the IMF, Greece will not be able
to pay back their debt.
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Wind whistles through the hollow
streets in Monastiraki, only
occasionally stopping to get caught on
whatever remnants remain from life
before the crisis.
Inhabited buildings are interrupted on
every block by buildings and homes
families can no longer afford to
restore or upkeep. The people who
remain are sparse as the money they
make.
Small neighborhoods I can imagine
were once full of life and bursting
from the seams with generations of
families and rich history, now hold on
with a weak pulse.
While much of Athens remains intact,
patches of the crisis are spreading.
Athens does not look like it did years
ago and it may not even be able to
maintain its current state.
Within the EU, Greece had the largest proportion of its population liv-ing on very low incomes, at 23.1% in 2013, with Romania in the second place
(22.4%) and Bulgaria third with 21%. This means that in the same year, Greece
cannot meet their basic needs, compared with 9.6% in the EU as a whole.1
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EXCAVATION AND PRESERVATION
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Heat strikes the backs of the workers as their tools scrape away parts of Olympias history still covered
in dirt. Some of the relics soon to be uncovered will claim their spot on a shelf in the museum just
steps away, but others will be scattered across Europe. But why are ancient Greek relics leaving
Greece? Money is power in this situation. Cutting of governmental support and funding has lead sites
like Olympia to sit in limbo waiting for a beneficiary to supply the funds for excavation. But their
funding comes at a price. In exchange for money, private companies take findings and scatter them all
over the world. This is why you can see statues that once stood etched into the Acropolis in museums in
Great Britain and Germany, but can see only pictures of them in Athens.
While the funding is necessary,
the arrangement drains away
p o t e n t i a l c a p i t a l f r o m
Greece. Travelers no longer have
to travel to Greece to experience
the ruins. The dispersing of
relics could very well be a cause
for a decrease in tourism in
remote areas of Greece.
It hurts people who depend on
tourists to support their
livelihood. Foot traffic has
decreased in these once bustling
little towns because why travel
six hours to a village on top of a
mountain if you can see the same
artifacts in downtown Berlin?
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I see a man lying on the sidewalk. He looks dirty, has no shoes
on, and is sprawled out on a thin blanket with all of his worldly
processions surrounding him. As he tucks in for the night, I am
walking through his bedroom. I am walking through this mans
home.
When I used to think of Athens, this isnt what I imagined. I
pictured ancient Greece, democracy, philosophers, and the
Parthenon. I thought of everything but reality.
I didnt think about this man, but now I do. My eyes have been
opened up to the struggles that the Greek people face. The high
rates of unemployment, the austerity and cuts to social
services are epitomized in my mind by the image of this man.
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SEASONAL TOURISM
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We need these months, you know were in a crisis,
a shop owner in Karpathos explained. As Greeces
primary source of income, tourism is vital to sustain
many Greek businesses.
They rely on the influx of tourists through their
busiest months, April through October, to keep their
shops, hotels, etc. afloat in the off-season. We met a
woman who sold jewelry made by unemployed
teachers.
With job cuts and school closings many teachers,
like most of the Greek population, are without jobs.
To earn a living they receive private loans to make
jewelry for tourists to sell in gift shops and receive
a cut of the profit. She said that the business of this
jewelry-making is entirely dependent on tourists
coming in to spend.
It is only a small example of how necessary tourism
is for the survival of many businesses, and how
people must work harder than ever during tourist
season to have any chance at maintaining their
business and even more, their quality of life in the
winter months.
Without the influx of tourists during the summer it is
likely the Greek economy would be in even worse
shape.
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Graffiti
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Greece, a country rich with ruins and
ancient buildings preserved for
thousands of years, has been tagged with
mounds of graffiti. Buildings that were
once pristine now carry the marks of
political groups and people begging for
change.
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I spray the sky fast. Eyes ahead and behind. Looking for cops.
Looking for anyone I don't want to be here. Paint sails and the
things that kick in my head scream from can to brick. See this,
see this. See me emptied onto a wall.
- Cath Crowley, Graffiti Moon
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In large cities like Athens so much of the graffiti is written in English.
In a country that takes so much pride in their culture, I cant help but
wonder if these messages are aimed at the US for causing the struggle
they are facing.
The Greek people want change within Greece, but are they are also
looking for a change on the influence that the United States has had
over them.
It was fascinating wandering the streets of Athens and constantly
seeing new art and new political statements everywhere we looked. We
could never have imagined Athens to be so vandalized but it
contributed a certain kind of beauty to the city.
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GRAFFITI AND POLITICS - - - -
In Greece the ruling class is trying to force
austerity onto the rest of Greeces population as
if it is inevitable, perpetual, and beneficial for
everyone while many believe that there are
better alternatives and TINA would only benefit
the ruling class.
The austerity measures imposed upon Greece
cuts jobs and wages as well as increases
income taxes. This has led to a massive decline
in cash flow in the small country, only
worsening its economic hardships.
The lack of cash flow leads to a lack of demand
for goods and services, which leads to an even
further decrease in jobs. The Greek people have
voted and their answer to this is that only by
putting an end to the Troikas austerity in
Greece is there any hope of recovery.
The girl in the graffiti to the left is smearing
blue paint on a French graffiti artists face
whose shirt says systematic artists in French
while he holds a bag of Euros.
This can be seen as a statement against
continuing to take loans from the French banks.
Cultural Hegemony: The domination of a
culturally diverse society by the ruling
class, to the extent of manipulating the worldview of the society.
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Tourism
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PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE - - - -
While in Tolo, I talked to the owner of a small
restaurant who fell into the transient business owner
category. During the summer months, she and her
husband lived in Tolo, where their business typically
does well serving the influx of tourists that visit the
town in that season. During the offseason, however,
they typically close shop and move to Athens, where
they find work at restaurants owned by their
relatives and friends.
She said this is a pretty common occurrence among
tourism-reliant business owners, and that its just
the way life is in a tourism-reliant country. While
tourism is obviously good for the country and its
economy, it is important to also consider the way the
industry impacts the lives of its labor force.
Tourism is a seasonal industry
many workers are in a state of annual
uncertainty
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INFRASTRUCTURE - - - -
I understand that Athens is huge, but I cannot fathom the fact that it can house 6 million people - not
counting tourists. This goes to show how essential infrastructure is to a city. These accommodations
have become increasingly necessary over time. An example of this adjustment came in 2004 when
Athens hosted the Olympic Games.
This event provoked the building of a new airport, an assortment of new stadiums (examples including
baseball, basketball, softball, taekwan do, etc), as well as other structures. Yet, with the production of
new, comes the inevitable ruin of the old.
On our drive to downtown Athens, I always find myself lost in the abandonment of the old airport. It is
covered in graffiti, and is used as a short cut from traffic. It amazes me that at one point, that airport
trafficked millions of people. Further, I am even more amazed that a larger airport was constructed
purposefully for Olympic tourists. This allows for a larger network of tourists in the area. Therefore,
with a convenient means of travel, people are more likely to attract to that area in comparison to others.
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I interviewed workers of gelato shops in Glyfada
and Monastiraki. In Glyfada, less than 40
percent of customers are tourists, while in
Monastiraki over 80 percent are tourists.
This drastic difference is partly due to
infrastructure. Monastiraki is close to famous
ruins within Athens and so tourists are more
likely to stay there.
Tourists demand hotels, which in turn produce
restaurants, shops, clubs, as well as other
attractions. There is also a metro within these
areas which allows tourists and people to pass
between cities.
As we travelled as a large group, we have seen
that transportation is not as accessible within
other areas of Greece, especially Olympos. By
lacking the proper transportation as well as
infrastructure such as hotels, tourism is much
more rare.
Consequently, tourism is vastly different within
Athens than in the 'country side'.
As infrastructure is the literal foundation of tourism, there are evident differences between the
atmospheres besides transportation such as sewage and water. For example, in Tolo we were warned
to not drink the tap water. In Athens, we all refilled our water bottles from the tap and were not
concerned about the safety and sanitation of the water.
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If we didnt speak
English, we couldnt
stay open.
- Gyro shop owner
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THE RUINS OF ANCIENT GREECE:
RESTORING AND PRESERVING THE RUINS
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People come from all around the world to view the
ruins of Ancient Greece, many of which sit amongst
the world of 21st century Greece. At the Acropolis,
our tour guide Mariza explained to us that it took
the Ancient Greeks only around 10 years to
complete the Parthenon. At this point, the modern
restorations have already taken 30 years and $90
million dollars that the Greek government can not
afford to spend.
Manolis Korres, the lead Greek architect, has
chosen to restore the Parthenon only with what has
survived and been preserved for two and a half
thousand years, using a combination of modern
technology and the ancient building techniques that
were used during the Parthenon's original
construction.
All around the country ruins are facing similar
situations and as we walked through Epidavros and
the healing center of Asclipius, ruins lay only
partially constructed or just remain in the original
position that they were discovered. The ruins are
woven into the identity of the modern Greek people
and serve as a constant reminder of what once
stood in glory centuries before reconstruction and
preservation were ever considered.
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If their preservation is not made a priority and becomes forgotten in the midst of the crisis then the
world loses a crucial piece of history. Through the ruins Ancient Greece teaches us about the world long
ago and we need to listen or risk forgetting.
As I walked through the ancient sites, trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible, I found myself
mentally reconstructing the ruins in my head. The broken pillars of the Temple of Zeus and the massive
statue of Zeus standing tall with Olympians around him. None of these experiences would be possible if
there is no funding for the preservation and restoration of these sites.
Austerity must not include the ruins of Ancient Greece. People will no longer come from around the
world to see the ruins of Ancient Greece if there is no money for preservation. The ruins we saw
throughout the trip have multiplied my love for history tenfold and I think it's important that the ruins
will be accessible for years to come so that generations can continue to be educated and inspired by
what the Ancient Greeks have left behind.
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MARIZA
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The worlds description of Greeks as lazy
could not be more incorrect based on my
observations. Our tour guides serve as a
prime example. Mariza, a middle-aged
woman who has earned an education and is
one of the most passionate and intelligent
people I have met, still struggles to find
work that will pay the bills.
When I asked her how many tours she gives
in a day, she explained to me that in the
summer months she picks up as many as
possible. This is the season and she must
take advantage of it because come winter
months, it is much harder to find this kind of
work.
Consequently, she said sometimes she
winds up doing three of the same tour in one
day. Not only are her tours about 3-4 hours
long (each), but they are also outside in the
blistering heat, ranging anywhere from 75 to
over 100 degree Fahrenheit.
She used to be a teacher and helped tutor
children, which was something she really
enjoyed doing and misses.
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Now though, with decreased wages and job
cuts, parents cannot afford to provide their
children with any additional schooling even if
their children are really struggling in particu-
lar subjects.
Although this is only one example, we have
come across numerous people who are
extremely passionate about what they do for a
living (far more passionate than most people I
meet in America) and desperately want to
work, but simply cannot because of the lack of
resources and jobs available to them.
Greece relies heavily on the tourism industry
as it provides much of its revenue. Luckily for
Mariza, it brings enough business during the
summer months to get her by. However, this
does not come without hard, long work and a
positive attitude with each tour she gives.
Citizens with other occupations though, do not
have this same opportunity and find
themselves working anywhere from two to
even three jobs just to put food on the table
and maintain their household. Therefore, in
my humble opinion, Greeks should not be
labeled as lazy, but rather perseverant.
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Personal
Encounters
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AN INTERVIEW WITH A SANTORINI NATIVE - - - -
Sara: How do you think [the crisis] could be solved?
Gaspar: In Europe, we are in the Eurozone, and I
dont know why but the Europeans dont like us.
Germany says that they lent us money so we have to
pay them back but in 1940, the Second World War,
they destroyed many ancient things so they owe us
money too. They are crazy because they are more
powerful, they can do whatever they want, and so
what can we do?
Michelle: So, most people in Santorini arent dealing
with the crisis?
Gaspar: We dont have this problem. In other places
in Greece, yes. Like the farmers, and the guys who
work for the country.
Bri: Do you think that when you finish your degree
youll move back to Santorini?
Gaspar: Yes, of course! Ive grown up there, I know
everybody there, not because of the money but
because I like the place.
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While out one night, I met the bartender of
a local club that was very friendly and I
asked him a few questions. He explained to
me that he was a civil engineer but could
not find a job. It shocked me that this young
man, who completed an advanced
education cannot find work. He was previ-
ously employed at a different bar but was
forced to work unreasonable hours for min-
imal money. His current employer was
wealthy enough to pay him more. He was
able to make the same amount in eight
hours that he used to make in twenty. It was
sad to see someone wasting their talent and
potential by mixing drinks for a living.
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TAXI DRIVER IN TOLO
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I have been a taxi driver for over thirty years. I also
own a farm with over 1,700 mandarin trees. I have
other people who work for me on my farm and come in
seasonally to pick the fruits. I get up at 5 AM and then I
drive until 10 PM, so my days are very long.
My wife works at a hotel as a receptionist, and we get
to spend very little time together during the summer
months. Due to all of the economic problems, business
has been down by about 70% in the past three years. Its
been hard for many people.
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A lot of younger people move away from
the small towns to find work, but what
they find isnt necessarily what they
imagined. Its sometimes even harder for
them to find work in the city because
there are so many people there.
Both my son and daughter moved from
our town in order to work in Athens. My
son works for a very rich man.
He does security for him, and he works all
hours of the day and night. My daughter
found work as a waitress.
My hope is that things start to improve so
they have a future in Greece. I would hate
to see them have to leave Greece because
they cant make enough to support their
families in the future. If things stay this
way who knows what will happen,
though.
My hope is that things
start to improve so they have
a future in Greece.
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CONCLUSION
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Four weeks later, these twenty-two students left Greece with a greater knowledge and understanding of the
crisis and its effects on the people of this country. From Athens, to Tolo, to Karpathos, the students were able to
hear about and experience first-hand what is going on in the locals lives.
Students were able to see the crisis through aspects of graffiti, one-on-one conversations, infrastructure, and
comparisons among the cities and towns visited, and so forth.
One student reflects, I have a newfound appreciation toward the Greek people and understand
what theyre going through because it might not seem this way, but they are trying really hard to make a
change for their country.
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Another student says, It is easy to judge this country from the
outside, seeing only its economic corruption and idyllic beaches but
once you spend time here, meet the people, absorb the culture, you
see what makes Greece so special.
One of the biggest things we have learned about this trip is that
Greece is more than what it appears; it is an amazing place with
amazing people. The Greeks have much to teach us about each other
and the world despite the crisis they are in.
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REFERENCES
Cover Art and Queen/Beggar Art: Sara Warsing
Introduction: Emily Frye
Education Differences Between Greece and the U.S.: Bri Adamcik
: Alexis Donaldson
Greece in the Euro: Andrew Johnson
Greek Banks: George Epitropoulos and Andrew Johnson
Brain Drain: Audrey Collins
Excavation and Preservation: Hala Mouzaffar
Homeless man: Caitlin Haley
Seasonal Tourism: Emily Krueger
Graffiti: Hala Mouzaffar
Graffiti and Politics: Ryan Ching
People and Lifestyle: Ryan Lacy
Infrastructure: Audrey Collins
The Ruins of Ancient Greece: Restoring and Preserving the Ruins: Katie Schmus
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Mariza: Alexis Donaldson
An Interview With a Santorini Native: Bri Adamcik, Michelle Stacko, Sarah Warsing, Kelly Cressman, Leanne Tabit
Taxi Driver in Tolo: Caitlin Haley
Conclusion: Roz Knapp
Photos: Andrew Johnson, Manoli Epitropoulos, Marina Sarcinella,
Alexis Donaldson, Isabela Tetino, Leanne Tabit and Sara Warsing
Layout and Design: Andrew Johnson and Ryan Lacy
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