Italy
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I knew since my freshmen year that I wanted to participate in the Viticulture and Enology study abroad. I knew to a certain degree I liked wine and wanted to study a unique agricultural industry. This program went above and beyond EVERYTHING I had predicted. First, you truly do learn from planting to fermentation how…
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I was very excited to begin my study abroad. I did not feel very nervous, because I had no idea what to expect since it was my first time traveling internationally. It was a little intimidating when I first arrived in Italy to order food since I knew only about two words in Italian. It…
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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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With the Viticulture and Enology group, we had the chance to visit Barone Ricasoli’s estate and The Fanti estate. The Ricasoli estate was in the Chianti Classico region of Italy while Fanti was in the Montalcino region. At Ricasoli we listened to their agronomist discuss their different soil types and how it affects the wine.…
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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…
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If you are interested in a study abroad trip, specifically The Grand Tour, here are a few tips! First off, pack light. Bring layering items. When we arrived in Rome, it was pretty warm outside. By the time we made it to Ireland, it was pretty chilly outside. So pack the necessities for all weather…
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This summer, I travelled to seven countries in Europe: Italy, France, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Surprisingly, the countries I loved the most were the countries where I couldn’t easily speak English. I’ve been studying Spanish for years and was ready to use it since romance languages are very similar. I had a true…
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If you don’t want to make the same mistake I did, adjust your budget. Whatever you think is “enough” for food, if you can, bring more. Get a summer job and save up if you can. Whatever you need to do because my oh my. If I could go back to Europe, I would have…
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There is an undeniable connection between food and community. We have all experienced it; a good meal that brings people together, the laughter and memories made. Being a student in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, I love to see food bringing people together. However, there was something really unique about the food experience…