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The past eight days have been nothing short of amazing! We started out the week by getting to see the capital city, Montevideo, for a few days. We saw open air food markets, beautiful sandy beaches, and different historical monuments. We then hit the road to start farm tours. Our first stops were a large…
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Once I came back to the United States, I realized how much fun I had and it hit that I could finally say that I’ve traveled. As I reflect on my time overseas, I realized that I took away two main things. First, meals are social times whether it be breakfast or a midday snack.…
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Travelling internationally for the first time was an experience of a life time. Everything about Uruguay was completely different than what I was used to! The topography and architecture was breathtaking within the cities. Since the country is so small, everyone knew each other, even when we traveled to different sides of the country. The…
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I’ve been home from Uruguay for about two weeks, and goodness do I miss it! I know it sounds cliche, but this trip truly changed my life. Even now I still can’t stop mentioning my experiences and how beautiful the country was. I am sure that for years to come, I will continue sharing about…
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This week has been amazing! We’ve been able to explore so much of the capital city and many of the farms! So far, we have been to a rice farm, beef cattle farm, and dairy farm. The farmers were very kind and willing to delve into their finances so that we could get a…
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I am finally home from Uruguay after a jam-packed and incredible 9 days! I experienced a lot of things and a lot of firsts. I experienced my first plane ride, tried so many new foods, and I made some incredible new friends and memories. Upon my arrival back to the states, I visited Raising Canes…
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Oh Uruguay, My Uruguay… I hate to leave you now, Your shore is covered in golden sand, and the people there kind, The end is near, the airport I fear, the students all exhausted. Not quite Walt Whitman, but you get the drift. Studying abroad in Uruguay will forever be one of the best opportunities…
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I imagined every aspect of this trip being overwhelming, but instead…it’s been over the top rewarding; the places, the people, and the experience. We’ve been able to walk down some of the country’s oldest streets, experience homemade bread at every meal, and talk with some of the most passionate cattle farmers. I look around me…
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Whew! What a long day. We spent the day taking a bus tour of the Highlands of Scotland. My favorite part of today was taking a boat tour of Loch Ness. During my childhood, my mother (who is Irish) used to tell us and sing about different folk tales of Scotland and Ireland. I spent…
