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A t h e n s , G r e e c e was a very interesting place to behold. The i m m e n s e size and sprawling nature of the city was overwhelming when viewed from airplane upon arrival to the city. I loved how the Greeks constantly utilized vines for shade. The Acropolis, though, was the highlight of visiting this city. The incredible h i s t o r y that permeated throughout the site was an something that I will never forget.

T u r k e y , by far, is one of the most interest-ing and c u l t u r a l l y r i c h places that I have visited. I visited both Turkey and Greece in the summer of 2009 on a faculty-led study abroad course. We traveled from Istanbul down the western coast of Turkey and visited approximi-ately 13 cities along the way such as Epheses, Troy, Priene, Bodrum, and Assos. The meditera-nean landscape was absolutely and it was like going back in time when visiting the smaller towns. The city layouts, the building materials, and culture was so much d i f f e r e n t than any-thing I am used to here the United States. I experienced so much variety and so much history in just two weeks that I would love to go back and experience it again!