Faculty-led
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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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During my Avian Biology trip in Costa Rica my class would hike every day to enjoy nature and find elusive birds however, one hike in particular stood out from the rest. The purpose of this hike was to reach the lodge at the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve. This hike occurred on day five of the…
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During my time in Costa Rica I saw many different bird species however, one species, in particular, stood out to me – the Ornate Hawk Eagle. This bird did not only stand out because of its beauty but, because of the journey that had to be made to see it. The Journey started when our…
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Everyone on our trip was so excited to get to Santorini. I could only hope that it would be as beautiful as the movies and pictures. It was more that I could have imagined. The white and blue landscape and beautiful sunsets were definitely a highlight of my trip. Our first morning in Santorini we…
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Before visiting Greece I knew of some Greek dishes. Falafel, gyros, and Feta cheese to name a few. I knew that I would fall in love with the ancient architecture since I have been a history buff after taking Latin for five years. I had no idea that I would fall so in love with…
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Seeing historic sites like the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus were a major reason that I decided to participate in this study abroad. After taking Latin in high school, the civilizations of Rome and Athens have always been fascinating to me. The Acropolis and the Acropolis museum were the highlights of my trip. We…
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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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Traveling to Costa Rica has definitely taught me a multitude of things. I learned the names of over a hundred bird species. I learned about the history and culture of Costa Rica. I also learned that I am absolutely not cut out for intense hiking. On this trip, I especially learned not to take my…
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My third most valuable experience was enjoying a sunset cruise in Santorini. I cannot emphasize enough how this was was the most beautiful experience I’ve ever had. The views were so beautiful that the pictures couldn’t do the scenery justice. I was able to learn about the history and rich culture of the Greek island.…