Kalina Vatave
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I’ve toured all kinds of coffee farms now, from small scale to mass production. One thing that amazes me is the intense awareness of sustainability the country of Costa Rica has. The country has created rules and regulations to ensure that Costa Rica is on its way to become a carbon neutral country –and this…
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All in all, our trip to Costa Rica was great! I learned more about cacao farms and chocolate production than I could’ve ever imagined. I also got to experience Costa Rican culture, tried lots of tropical fruit, and brushed up on my Spanish. We got to see a state park that tours a cloud forest…
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As I am preparing to travel on my trip to Costa Rica there are many things running through my mind. Between finishing school work, packing, and the excitement about the week to come there is a lot to think about! It has definitely been a challenge to get ahead on my classes with two tests…
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I remember coming to the University of Georgia as a freshman, and immediately being excited about all of the study abroad opportunities the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences had to offer. Somehow, I made excuse after excuse to not commit to any of the programs my first three years here. Finally, I was meeting…
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You’re correct in assuming my family reacted the same way they did when I told them I was moving to Athens, and when I said I was visiting Costa Rica for a week. My parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, are all slightly anxious and concerned because this is not the “norm” for my family. I…
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Before I left for my trip in Ecuador I went through 3 phases. 1: Excitement 2: Nervousness and 3: A feeling of being ready. The first phase was sheer excitement. I had always wanted to study abroad, and I’ve never been to South America. I was so excited because I felt like this was the…
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Hey there world travelers! First, congratulations on making it to this point. You found a study abroad program that will take you across the world and allows you to explore your academic interests. You applied, paid that deposit, attended that orientation, wrote that scholarship essay, and now you’re about to leave (or maybe you already have!).…
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As the summer comes to a close and we begin a new school year, we’d like to take a minute to say welcome back to all of our AgDawgs who traveled abroad this summer. Whether you were on a study abroad program, internship or volunteering abroad, we’re thrilled that you took advantage of the opportunity to grow both…