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Already a Graduate? Still Part of CITY College! In this issue, we present Diana Nitu, General Manager at CHARPENTIER IMPEX, a supplier of fresh pastry and bakery products to hotels and restaurants in Romania, and George Nikolaidis, Investigator, Financial Crime Unit, Special Cases Division of Thessaloniki, Ministry of Finance. Follow us on Facebook! 8 March - International Women’s Day International Women's Day is an event noticeable by women's groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. International Women's Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. Via the official page of BAED on Facebook, current students, alumni, staff and many others have the opportunity to get informed about seminars and events, keep pace with all the latest developments taking place at the department, network with academics and business people, stay in touch with lectures and former classmates. Join our new page today and become part of our growing family! http:// www.facebook.com/pages/Thessaloniki-Greece/Business-Administration- Economics-Department-City-College/154286704604186?ref=ts Famous Quote "In this business, by the time you realize you're in trouble, it's too late to save yourself. Unless you're running scared all the time, you're gone." William (Bill) H. Gates, Chairman of Microsoft Corporation MARCH 2011—ISSUE 20 6
Interview with Marianna Pantopoulou, 3rd Level, Finance Track Q: Why did you chose the finance track? A: I chose the finance track because I think that it offers more opportunities and broader areas to focus on to get a better job. Although I knew it would be a rather hard track to follow, the worldwide economic situation forced me to choose it to better understand current developments. I also prefer to attend more practical units, whereas the marketing and management tracks are mainly comprised of theoretical ones. Q: I am aware that you are currently studying at two universities. How are you holding up? A: Oh, that’s a good question! To be honest, it is rather difficult because of the tight schedules, and my presence is mandatory in both. I try to attend the most important classes in the nursing school but my priority is my studies at CITY. Q: Which one is more demanding? Why? A: There is no doubt that CITY is more demanding than the nursing school. That is due to many reasons, one being that Greek universities are in general not that demanding. For the nursing school, studying is mostly required during the exam period, whereas for CITY studying is a daily routine. Of course, it is my choice to study harder for CITY because it provides me with better and more serious education. Q: Why have you chosen two different specialisations? A: It all started when I got accepted to the nursing school. However, becoming a nurse was not what I really wanted to do. So, I thought I could combine economics and business knowledge with nursing in order to get a health services management position. In any case, I like obtaining knowledge from different areas. Q: Do you intend to attend a Master’s programnme? If yes, will it be in the business or nursing field? A: Right now, my aim is to graduate from the nursing school, which will take me one more year. Then, I will decide what’s next. I would like to continue my studies in the economics of health or health care management fields. Q: How do you spend your free time? A: I don’t have much free time, but when I do have some I enjoy running and having fun with my friends. I also love travelling and doing sports! Of course, there is always time for listening to my favourite music and watching movies. Q: Throughout your studies at CITY, did you make sustainable friendships? A: Yes, throughout the last three years I did make friendships that still last. Unfortunately, due to my limited free time I am not able to spend much time with my friends but they are really supportive and don’t complain and I thank them for that! Q: Before interacting with people from different nationalities, did you have any stereotypes? A: Unfortunately, I did grow up with some stereotypes, just like many Greek people. Fortunately, I am not a racist and I wouldn’t avoid being friends with people from other countries. I think it is up to each one of us not to follow stereotypes and respect all people no matter where they come from. Q: During your studies at CITY, did you learn certain things about the different cultures? A: I have become familiar with some basic cultural differences, but not too many. Q: What was the craziest thing you ever did? Would you do it again? A: Basically, craziness is perceived differently by each one of us, so I cannot define as crazy things that I have done in my life which may just be unusual. Though, I usually have a reasonable and ‘quiet’ way of doing things, meaning live more ‘like an adult’. MARCH 2011—ISSUE 20 7
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