The Aegean Sea trade winds cross the Mediterranean Sea on the easternmost corner of the Greek isle of Rhodes. The island has deep roots in maritime history and began building fleets as early as 600 B.C. During that era, the people of Rhodes developed rules of law to deal with shipping disputes.
After our 28-hour journey to Kathmandu, we arrived jet-lagged but excited to finally meet the PHASE staff that we have been in communication with over the past year.
Following a semester studying abroad in Madrid, a large city known for its lively people and atmosphere, I knew Geneva would be different. First, and as I could see from the moment my plane circled over Lake Geneva, it is significantly smaller, though not less beautiful, in the middle of snow-peaked mountain ranges.
This summer, I have the opportunity of working with Professor John A. List, the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, as part of his research team.
