Youth Engagement in Agriculture
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New Adventures To be completely honest, studying abroad had never really occurred to me. Normally, I am quite the home-body and don’t like to venture too far out of my cultural comfort zone. I went to Colorado for eight days this past summer, and that was even a little tough for me to adjust to. Long…
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As I have said in my pre-trip blog post, I had never really thought studying abroad was for me, but now I think I am hooked. The adrenaline you feel traveling to such an unfamiliar place so far from home is unreal. You never really know how much is out there until you experience it…
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My experience in Scotland has made me extremely excited to see the world in the future. I’ve always wanted to travel abroad, but I never really thought it was an option for me. There was always something holding me back, such as money or being afraid to travel alone or not having time to fit…
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Today I noticed that the students at Troqueer Primary School are allowed to go outside by themselves without a teacher. They are also very independent when transitioning from class to class and eating in the lunch room. Children are allowed to sit wherever they want at lunch and they know when they need to leave…
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Preparing for my first trip out of the country was very exciting yet also very nerve-racking. It was difficult for me to find a balance between packing everything I needed and not over packing. I normally over pack everywhere I go because you never know exactly what the weather will be like, or how many…
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It has been nine days since returning from Scotland. I wish more than anything that I could return. Every day, I find myself reflecting on my experience and how the Scottish culture continues to make an impact on my thinking in regards to agriculture, education, and society as a whole. While I love America and the…
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After only a couple of days, I fell in love with Scotland and its people. From the magnificent landscapes to the enthusiastic, bright students, I could not be more intrigued with this country. We had the opportunity to plant 500 trees with Primary students. The education system in Scotland varies quite a bit from America, but it is…
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What a busy day! I spent the day finishing up labs and midterms as well as packing. Being the procrastinator that I am, I waited until the last minute to pack. It was incredibly stressful. I made three trips to WalMart today. My best friend Shelby, who has been on multiple international trips, helped tremendously.…