As I zipped my suitcase shut, it finally hit me: I am going to Greece! It is so unreal that I am going to be able to walk the historic streets of three amazing cities over the next couple of weeks. The professors have an amazing study abroad planned for…
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Getting my ducks in a row before I leave for France has been more work than I expected! I’ve got one word for anyone wanting to study abroad: money! Get it in order, now. This has two components: funding the trip, and international monetary accessibility. Studying abroad can be expensive, no…
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It is days before my departure and I can only help, but feel like how I did freshman year when I was packing my bags to leave my hometown for Athens. I feel like I am somehow over-packing, but also not packing enough and mixed with emotions of joy, excitement,…
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The time is finally here! I leave for France tomorrow! Between finals and wrapping up spring semester this trip kind of snuck up on me. Words cannot describe how excited I am for this trip. I am mostly interested in seeing the different forms of agriculture that this trip has to…
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Today marks T-1 day until my flight leaves for Italy, and I am both excited and anxious about the journey that lies ahead of me! Traveling to new countries can also be nerve-racking, especially when you know very little of the native language that they speak. Having never taken Italian…
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In two short days, I will be boarding my plane to France. I have spent numerous hours since October planning for this journey but hoped for the opportunity to study abroad for years. I cannot imagine the adventures I will encounter over the next few weeks that will not only…
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I am ready to board the plane tomorrow morning. I am in a unique situation. Since I am an international student, I have technically been studying abroad for the last three years. However, going to a new country is always nerve-racking. I am looking forward to making friends and experiencing…
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Ever since freshman year I’ve wanted to go on the Viticulture and Enology study abroad. For one thing, it’s always been on my bucket list to go to Italy. The beautiful topography and rich history has always captivated me. Then, during Bio 1107, I learned about alcohol fermentation and the…
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Today is the day that I am leaving the United States to head to Europe for The Grand Tour! In September of 2017, I applied to go on The Grand Tour this Maymester. Just the thought of possibly being able to go to Europe excited me and at that point…
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Not often do I feel anxiety about going on an adventure. I attempt to pursue life with gumption and confidence, however I recall the day I decided I was going to take the European art and Garden tour study abroad. I called both my parents and told them that I…
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