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During my trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos, I traveled by air, land and water to appreciate the natural sights that the country had to offer. On our first day in Quito, we took the Teleférico gondola lift up to Pichincha Volcano, which was the highest elevation we would reach during our trip. At…
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During our stay at the Maquipucuna cloud forest reserve in Ecuador, we got to taste the ecolodge’s sustainably grown coffee and see where it was cultivated. Our class visited the Orongo coffee plantation where we got to try our hand at harvesting coffee. We carefully walked on the steep incline where arabica plants grew and…
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I never thought much about being a teacher or what it takes to be a teacher, that is until I got to become one for the Youth in Agriculture Study Abroad in Scotland. After this experience, I have gained a whole new appreciation towards educators and what it takes to become one. Going into this…
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Picture this, a rugged landscape, medieval castles, crystal clear waterfalls, and outstanding scenery! It is a place I had only ever seen in TV shows, movies, and pictures, one where I never thought I would get to experience in person. The months before departing for Scotland left me feeling anxious, but excited about what I…
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As my time here in Brazil is starting to come to an end, I have taken time to start to reflect on my experiences here. I still remember the first day I arrived. I was overwhelmed and scared to be in such a new environment in a different country where I don’t speak the primary…
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One of my favorite things to do in Paris was to sit out on the Eiffel tower lawn and just take in all of the stunning scenery. I absolutely loved to realx and watch the sun set over the tower. When the lights turn on and sparkle, it was unreal. So many people socialize and…
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While on my study abroad ‘Flowers and Photography’ we went around to several different countries in Europe we were able to spend a week in Belgium. While there we got to experience the differences in some of their cities, such as Antwerp, Brussels, and Bruges. Each of these cities had a variety of different things…
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While on my study abroad ‘Flowers and Photography’ we got the opportunity to visit three different countries the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. While in each country we had many different chances for additional opportunities to be taken. My professors made sure to encourage us to go out and do many of them when being allowed…
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As we were beginning to prepare for this 18 day trip I tried to grasp the entirely new culture(s) I’d be experiencing while abroad. Through countless google searches, Pinterest boards and asking around I felt more prepared, but still quite uncertain. Growing up on a cattle farm and immersed in the agricultural community I quickly…
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Growing up I always aspired to travel the world. Sitting at my moms feet and listening to stories about her travels around the world was always one of my favorite pastimes and was something that really pushed me to attend the CAES Europe: Flowers and Photography. Coming into the study abroad I felt many things,…