The first thing that stood out to me in this section was learning that the Greek Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affair is ahead of the education system. In the United States there is such an effort in keeping Religion and Education separate that I was surprised to see that in Greece the same ministry overseas both. Does one influence the other?

I always find interesting learning about how different countries have different education system structure and the supporting data behind its efficiency. The secondary education structure was especially interesting to me. I would like to learn more practical details of how prepared students feel to join work force after completing the two different levels (junior high school and general/vocational high school) and what opportunities look like currently. How does this connects with work laws or overall minimum age laws? Do they finish education at 15 but still have to wait to drive or vote? Do work laws vary for minors?

I feel like the last reading worked as a "teaser" for me. I finished with so many unanswered questions. A country that is going through so much transition with its current economical situation and turbulent immigration flow can only react to address the immediate issues and later propose long term solutions. I feel like the reading presented very interesting current information but superficially, leaving me thirsty for more details.