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    The document outlines the itinerary for a University of California, Los Angeles study program in Athens, Greece from September 6-13, 2015. The program includes visits to local businesses and organizations to learn about Greece's economy, crisis management, technology, and sustainability efforts. It also includes cultural activities like guided tours of Athens, a trip to Delphi and Arahova village, and Greek cuisine at welcome and farewell dinners. The itinerary shows breakfasts at the hotel each day and transportation between locations by bus or on foot.

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    The document outlines the itinerary for a University of California, Los Angeles study program in Athens, Greece from September 6-13, 2015. The program includes visits to local businesses and organizations to learn about Greece's economy, crisis management, technology, and sustainability efforts. It also includes cultural activities like guided tours of Athens, a trip to Delphi and Arahova village, and Greek cuisine at welcome and farewell dinners. The itinerary shows breakfasts at the hotel each day and transportation between locations by bus or on foot.

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    The document outlines the itinerary for a University of California, Los Angeles study program in Athens, Greece from September 6-13, 2015. The program includes visits to local businesses and organizations to learn about Greece's economy, crisis management, technology, and sustainability efforts. It also includes cultural activities like guided tours of Athens, a trip to Delphi and Arahova village, and Greek cuisine at welcome and farewell dinners. The itinerary shows breakfasts at the hotel each day and transportation between locations by bus or on foot.

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    University of California, Los Angeles; Athens, September 06 - September 13, 2015

    Sun, Sep 06, 2015


    evening

    arrive Athens

    day 1

    arrive Athens

    air

    meet ISP Program Manager at the airport


    transfer to hotel/check-in

    bus transfer

    rest of the day at leisure

    Mon, Sep 07, 2015

    welcome to the Land of Gods


    breakfast

    morning

    day 2
    hotel

    orientation talk by ISP Program Manager


    visit: the true Greek tragedy: overview of Greece's economy and the
    euro-zone crisis
    e.g. Ministry of Finance
    e.g. National Bank of Greece
    management presentation, discussion

    conference room

    bus full day

    lunch on your own

    afternoon

    cultural event: Guided Tour of Athens incl. Acropolis & Agora


    start to discover Athens as you take a panoramic tour by Athens' main
    landmarks such as the Parliament House, Constitution Square and
    much more; later experience the history of Athens as you visit the
    Acropolis of Athens and Ancient Agora

    bus/walk

    evening

    welcome dinner with live music & folklore show


    immerse yourself in a Greek culture by tasting the local delicacies and
    learn some of the traditional dances

    bus transfer/restaurant

    return to hotel

    bus transfer

    University of California, Los Angeles, Athens, September 06 - September 13, 2015


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    Tue, Sep 08, 2015

    dealing with the crisis

    day 3

    breakfast

    morning

    hotel

    visit: role of technology & innovation in a business survival and


    development
    e.g. Microsoft Greece
    management presentation, discussion

    bus full day

    lunch on your own

    afternoon

    visit: crisis management: maintaining success during an economic


    downturn
    e.g. Gaea
    management presentation, discussion
    case study: secrets of a successful entry into a new market
    e.g. Gaea
    case study, discussion, workshop
    rest of the day at leisure
    Recommended activity: A for Athens bar
    Experience the famous Monastiraki square by night and enjoy the
    spectacular views of the city while having a drink

    Wed, Sep 09, 2015

    local pride

    day 4

    breakfast

    morning

    hotel

    visit: investing in Greece: high risk for a high return?


    e.g. Global Finance
    management presentation, discussion

    bus full day

    lunch on your own

    afternoon

    visit: local vs. global positioning


    e.g. Athenian Brewery
    management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
    rest of the day at leisure

    Thu, Sep 10, 2015

    future outlook

    day 5

    breakfast
    morning

    hotel

    panel discussion: Greece: what are the options for its future?
    e.g. economist, local business professional, journalist

    restaurant

    networking lunch with panelists

    afternoon

    conference room

    cultural event: half day trip to Sounion


    take a trip along the scenic coastal road known as "the Riviera of
    Attica" which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing
    through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Vouliagmeni,
    Alianthos) to Cape Sounion the southern-most point of the entire
    peninsula of Aemos (Balkans)

    bus transfer

    rest of the day at leisure

    University of California, Los Angeles, Athens, September 06 - September 13, 2015


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    Fri, Sep 11, 2015

    towards sustainable future


    breakfast

    morning

    day 6
    hotel

    visit: help to build a better future


    e.g. Kivotos
    a voluntary NGO whose aim is to empower the disadvantaged and
    promote social inclusion, through informal education and experiential
    learning

    bus half day

    lunch on your own


    afternoon
    evening

    Sat, Sep 12, 2015

    free for sightseeing & shopping


    farewell dinner

    bus transfer/restaurant

    return to hotel

    bus transfer

    culture

    day 7

    breakfast

    Sun, Sep 13, 2015

    hotel

    cultural event: Full-Day trip to Delphi & the picturesque village


    Arahova
    immerse yourself in the beauty of Delphi, ancient city on the slopes of
    Mount Parnassos; visit the Sacred Way, the Athenian Treasury, the
    Thetre and the Temple of Apollo where the famous oracles were
    pronounced; after lunch continue your journey to the charming
    mountain village of Arahova, famous for its colorful rugs and carpets
    full of cafes and cozy small streets (group lunch included)

    bus transfer

    return to hotel

    bus transfer

    depart for USA

    day 8

    boxed breakfast
    early morning

    hotel

    check out/transfer to the airport

    bus transfer

    depart for USA

    air

    University of California, Los Angeles, Athens, September 06 - September 13, 2015


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