Life at our Athens Greek language school is never dull. Recently, we welcomed back Dragica Fabjan Andritsakos, and we are proud to say: a Slovenian student translates Greek poetry and brings it to new audiences. Dragica, who studied Greek with us twice in the past, returned to share her latest achievement and spend time with us.
A Milestone in Translation
Dragica’s newest work is the first complete Slovenian translation of Nikiforos Vrettakos’ poetry collection Η εκλογή μου (My Choice). This accomplishment follows her earlier translation of poems by C.P. Cavafy, further confirming her role as a bridge between Greek and Slovenian literature. To learn more about Vrettakos, visit the Hellenic Authors’ Society.
Coffee, Conversation, and School Life
Her visit gave us the chance to talk about her translation process and her passion for Greek poetry. We also enjoyed a coffee together in the park opposite our Athens school, a favorite meeting spot for many students. These small moments capture the essence of life at school — where learning Greek blends naturally with friendships, culture, and meaningful conversations.
Lifelong Connections
Seeing Dragica again reminded us how strong the bonds between our students and our school become. Her story proves that studying Greek in Athens can inspire personal and professional achievements that last far beyond the classroom. We are also happy to announce that her translations will be featured in our student poetry anthology alongside the original Greek texts.
For more student stories, visit our article: Proud of Our Students: Another Success for Dragica.
