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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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These were three of my favorite birds we got to see on the trip, as well as three of my favorite pictures taken. The first picture is of a golden hooded tanager. They have twelve different colored feathers. It’s not necessarily a rare bird but it is definitely beautiful. The second picture is of an…
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This picture was taken after a long day of exploring Solimar and hiking through the forest to find the spectacled owl nest. Solimar is one of the largest cattle ranches in Costa Rica. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many cattle in one place. The farm is made up of mostly Brahman cattle and…
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I am so thankful to have chosen a program that allowed me to see many wonders of the world. “Arts and Gardens: The Grand Tour” took me through 10 cities over 6 countries in 20 days. Though the travel was strenuous, it was so worth it! We began our journey by exploring the ruins of…
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Traveling to Ireland was an incredible experience. My family is originally from Ireland so it was a dream to visit the area. Celtic culture is an incredible thing. We learned all about the history of Ireland and the evolution of Celtic culture and religion. I even went on a hike where we saw an old,…
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Although it was supposed to be a birding trip in Costa Rica for two weeks, we saw far more than just birds. We saw everything from the terrifying bullet ant to the peculiar peccary. I had no idea what that was, but our guide explained that it was related to the American deer despite the…
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While in Costa Rica we would go to new locations every few days to try and find new species of birds. Every trip was a new adventure! Most of the roads in Costa Rica are only wide enough for 2 cars and are gravel. Since the country is very mountainous and hilly many of the…
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Before coming to Italy, I didn’t really know what to expect when it comes food. I have always loved pasta and pizza but knew that traditional Italian food would definitely not be the same as the American Italian cuisine that I was used to. Of course the first thing that I bought food wise when…