Food Production, Culture and the Environment
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One of the most exciting activities we participated in was a cooking class of traditional Spanish dishes. The three courses of food we made consisted of an egg and potato dish (Tortilla de Tatatas), a sweet salami and cracker dish (Tartar de Salchichon de Malaga), and finally, rabbit and chicken paella. While all the foods […]
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Agriculture and farming is such a big part of the foundation of a country. Growing up in the United States I never considered how different agriculture might be in other countries. During my time abroad on UGA’s Spain study abroad program I learned so much about agricultural practices and how they are different from the […]
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One of the most astounding things about Europe, when compared to the United States, is the architecture. Due to the fact that Europe is a much older country than America, there is so much more history behind its architecture and cities. A common theme that can be seen in the cities that we visited on […]
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Food is often taken for granted. Yes, it is a way of keeping our bodies nourished and healthy, but it is also a way of conveying emotion, connecting with others, and breaking barriers between people. Just recently I took part in the Spain Study Abroad program through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences here […]
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During the Maymester study abroad to Spain, we were able to visit multiple different types of farms throughout the country. The first farm visit was a private Iberian Pork farm that we stopped at on our way from Madrid to Granada. The farm we visited was run by two brothers, one that oversees the farm […]
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On my study abroad trip to Spain, we took a day trip to Cordoba. While in Cordoba, we were led on a guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral. The Mosque-Cathedral was built in the 7th century and completed in the 16th century with architecture switching back and forth from Christian and Muslim influence. The Great Mosque […]
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During my time in Spain, my favorite day was when we toured the Alhambra palace. It was extraordinary. The Alhambra is known to be one of the most unique palaces in the world, perched upon a hilltop in Granada, Spain. It is a famous monument of Islamic architecture that extends over 142,000 square meters. We […]
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My name is Avery Kanemasu, and I am a rising senior at the University of Georgia, majoring in Biological Sciences. I wanted to participate in the Spain: Food Production, Culture, and the Environment Maymester to broaden my worldview by experiencing Spanish culture firsthand. Through the exploration of southern Spain, I learned more about the various […]
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During this unique program, I had the opportunity to learn more about the modern and traditional food production practices of Spain as well as experience traditional Spanish dishes. For instance, we visited a Jamivi Iberian Pork farm in Granada, Spain. The farm was family-owned, and the daughter-in-law and one of the brothers gave us a […]
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If you’re anything like me and love good food, by all means, please take the trip to Spain for the Food Production and the Environment. The Mediterranean diet is known for being the healthiest diet in the world and with food being as good as it is in Spain, I can see why. The first […]