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Ecuador is such a beautifully unique place. The culture, food, homes, language, and lifestyle is entirely different than anything I have ever been exposed to. It was surprising to me how few people and homes we saw, everything was rain forest. It is clear that keeping the biodiversity and rain forests of Ecuador is a…
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As I leave France, I think about all the wonderful experiences I had and all the great people I met. The farm trips not only introduced us to French agriculture but also gave us the opportunity to meet so many locals we otherwise would not have met. While I will definitely miss the food and…
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What did you learn while abroad? What was Costa Rica like? Did the volcanoes bother you? Did you have a good time? These were all questions that I was asked when I returned home. I answered “Birds, awesome, no, and of course I did”. Costa Rica was an amazing experience. I saw things that I…
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May 21, 2016 Today was spent in multiple different locations around Salaj County where we got to see a few different people’s specialized trade. With each site visit, we saw hardworking, dedicated and prideful people with a product to offer that made these characteristics visible. At the honey processing facility, they shared with us the…
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May 20, 2016 It is our first night with our host families and I can already feel my heart expanding eight sizes. I have that felt that deep feeling that I get when I feel most connected with myself and the world around me. This feeling comes on when I feel a sense of community,…
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I spent the past three weeks travelling across Europe with thirty strangers, who are now some of my closest friends. During this time abroad, I learned about myself as a person as well as experienced a variety of different cultures. After sitting back and reminiscing about my experiences, I decided that the most important lesson…
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There’s not a better way to end a study abroad than spending the last week in the Galapagos. The entire trip was an absolute blast and I already miss it. When I got back, most people were just jealous that I went to the Galapagos. This was my last class in college so I won’t…
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“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir In one of my courses this semester, we spent a lecture talking about the restorative qualities that the natural environment provides humans. We looked at case after case showing that spending time in nature reduces stress, reduces negative emotions, increases…
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I packed/unpacked/repacked my suitcase probably 20 times in the week before my flights. My goal was to pack light and not need to check any bags on the plane. UGA Costa Rica Avian Biology maymester has a packing list, I used a couple of hiking/backpacking bloggers lists, and asked friends that had traveled to central…
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You never know what to expect on a study abroad trip. I was surprised at how quickly I made friends and how we’ve stayed in touch even weeks after the trip. When you’re with 19 students for three weeks straight, you truly get to know them. I figured that I would make friends while I…