France
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Our last part of the trip was spent in France, mainly Paris. Our first stop was Chateau de Chantily, a beautiful chateau surrounded by gardens. I would have liked more time to explore this location but due to some issues with the bus we had to depart earlier than expected. Paris day 2 was one…
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One of my favorite things to do in Paris was to sit out on the Eiffel tower lawn and just take in all of the stunning scenery. I absolutely loved to realx and watch the sun set over the tower. When the lights turn on and sparkle, it was unreal. So many people socialize and…
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While studying abroad in France, I have gotten the opportunity to visit some of the most amazing places. Among these places, Colmar (the Alsace region), has to be one of my favorites. This region, famously known for its vineyards and beautiful houses, has an incredibly rich history, with many different types of relics and reminders…
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As a part of my internship, through the International Agriculture Certificate Program, I am completing a month-long internship/work placement in France. Being a student working towards their French minor and having studied the language for over 6 years, I didn’t really feel much fear when embarking on this trip. I have found that studying a…
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For this study abroad it is very important that you keep up with your journals throughout the trip. Journals are not only a requirement for the course, but they also will help you reflect on your trip later in life. You would be surprised about how many experiences you can forget in even a short…
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When packing to go abroad, you should try to pack as light as possible. Of course, pack things that are essential to you every day, but you should try to leave out things that you may only use once or twice the entire trip. For first time travelers, like I was, it is difficult to…
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A piece of advice that I would give to those who do this study abroad in the future is to try to really get to know the other people attending. It is a great opportunity to make new life long friends and memories that you all will never forget. Since I am a horticulture major…
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Studying abroad is an experience that everybody should have; however, the financial burden is a hard obstacle to overcome for many. All students should recognize that there are several resources that can help us avoid or alleviate debt and reach our career goals. I have a goal to not be struck down by loans. I…
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Throughout my trip through Europe for three weeks, I struggled with relating to and staying interested in the art. I never saw any African culture or any black faces in any of the art. Don’t get me wrong, the paintings were marvelous and beautiful, but I still desired that representation. I just wanted to see…
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Uber is always the go-to method of public transportation here in the United States. In Athens, Uber is pretty much the only way to get from place to place directly, just short of the buses. As if navigating a new city is not hard enough, it adds a new twist when you cannot speak the…