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To many the idea of leaving your home country and traveling overseas may first seem frightening. The thought of being in a new place surrounded by new people and a culture far from your own can make some uneasy. This may cause feelings of anxiety and you might contemplate on quitting the expenditure altogether. However,…
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The purpose of the Avian Biology study abroad program was to invite students to not only gain a new cultural experience in multi-diverse world but to place us into the heart of the country itself and indulge in the wildlife around us. Allowing us to see these marvelous creatures in their natural habitats. Learning about…
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On my first full day in Toulouse, I went grocery shopping. It was a normal activity that surprisingly left me with a better appreciation for French culture. The produce section was the same and while the snack brands were different, the food was what I knew- potato chips and chocolate bars that lined the walls.…
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The best part about being able to go on this study abroad was the wide variety of sights I had the blessing to see. These topics covered everything from orchids to foie gras to angora production. Because of the diversity of agricultural systems discussed, many of my top moments on this trip occurred during class…
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At the beginning of May, I was just like any other University of Georgia student, dedicating my time to late nights in the library and long exams in the lecture hall. Throughout all this, I was also frantically packing for a trip I could not even begin to conceptualize. Visiting another country, on another continent,…
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Monteverde was the second location that our group stayed at, and it was undoubtedly my favorite part of the trip. At first, it was the weather that I fell in love with. This high-elevation lodge was much cooler in temperature than where we had just spent several days on the Pacific Coast. Here at the…
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I had never left the United States before this trip to Costa Rica, so a lot of my anxiety about it came from the unknown. I had to get a Passport for the first time, and I had never flown alone before, so one of my biggest concerns was the logistics of leaving the country…
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I am very happy to come home, although I did have a wonderful time in Costa Rica. I’m glad to have something other than rice and beans for my meals, although I’ll miss the fresh fruit. During our 20 days we saw about 300 birds, two species of sloth, three species of monkey, lots of…
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The trip is about done, and WOW have we seen a lot of really neat things! I suppose I will save the final critter-count until the post-trip blog, so instead I shall fill you, whoever chooses to read this, in on what I personally found most useful on this trip. First and foremost, your hiking…