Course catalogue

This course explores the concept of the ecological footprint and emphasizes the hidden impact of everyday actions on the environment. It discusses various aspects that contribute to the ecological footprint, including consumption patterns, energy use, transportation choices, waste generation, and food production.

The course highlights the importance of consuming responsibly, embracing sustainable energy and transportation options, transitioning to sustainable agriculture and food systems, implementing effective waste management practices, and raising awareness through education. It also emphasizes the role of policy, industry responsibility, technological advancements, ethical investing, and environmental justice in reducing the ecological footprint. By understanding and addressing the hidden impact, individuals can contribute to a more sustainable future for the planet.

As a person, you may be away from home for long periods of time, and staying on top of your health can be challenging. You have to make daily choices that will help you maintain your physical and mental well-being. As a result, you get stressed and may feel like food temptations constantly surround you.

In this course, we will learn more about how we can avoid such temptations.

The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal that has been studied throughout history. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the science of happiness, with researchers exploring the factors that contribute to well-being.

Happiness is a complex emotion, but it is generally characterized by positive emotions and a sense of purpose and fulfilment in life. Social connections, a sense of purpose, gratitude, physical activity, and mindfulness are all important contributors to happiness. Positive psychology has emerged as a field dedicated to studying happiness and developing interventions to increase well-being. However, there is still much to learn about happiness, including the specific mechanisms behind the benefits of social connections and physical activity. The impact of technology and social media on happiness is also being explored. As research continues, new interventions and strategies may be developed to promote happiness and improve lives worldwide.

Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.

In this course, we will go through a 5-minute yoga workout together with our instructor.

Piraeus is the largest city located near Athens in Greece. It is the largest commercial and industrial centre. It has the greatest harbour. Moreover, it is the biggest naval base and the most important port in Greece. Piraeus is the centre of sea communication between Athens and the Greek regions. It has the most commercial activity and passenger population. Piraeus is a prime tourist site as it has exceptional landmarks and museums that attract people to cherish the history and architecture of Piraeus.

The life of a seafarer is by no means easy. Seafarers spend months at a time away from their loved ones. Needless to say, once the ship docks in port, many seafarers will often attempt to take some shore leave for a limited number of hours to provide them with a short respite from work duties and a change in scenery. This is extremely important to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of the seafarers.

In this course, we will provide you with all the information you need to know to spend a day in Piraeus.