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Finally have my computer! So here are my posts that I had written! I am pretty close to leaving for my study abroad trip for the rest of May and honestly it has been pretty hectic. I haven’t been worried to much about the fact that I am going out of the country because I…
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Hi everyone, my name is Kelsey E. I’m from Dalton Georgia and I’m a graduating senior studying horticulture. This is my pre-departure post, and I’ve been asked to talk about issues I’ve faced while preparing for my study abroad trip! I’m taking part in The Art and Gardens of The Grand Tour study abroad which…
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A Healthier Life Style Wow, what an awesome trip to Toulouse France! The most significant observation was to realize how healthy and fit the people are in France. It was a surprise to see the small percentage of people with a weight problem. The eating and exercise habits of the French people are contributors to…
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Hello all, This is the last day before I leave for the trip to Costa Rica. I have never been out of the country before. This trip is going to be great. I just went through my check list and made sure I had everything. Unfortunately I will have to run to Walmart in the…
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It´s hard to believe I´ve been in Costa Rica for more than two weeks already. I´m in La Selva now, which is the 7th location we have stayed, and we still have another place to go. Bird watching is the main purpose of the trip, and we have indeed seen lots of species. However, we…
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So we are coming up on our 3rd week here in Costa Rica. The birds that we have seen on this Avian Biology Maymester have been quite the site. To get the chance to see these birds we have had to do a number of hikes, many of which are very difficult, but it has…
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Hello all, I have been having a great time in Costa Rica. This is the first time I have ever been out of the country. I have to say this has been a wonderful experience that I will remember the rest of my life. This place takes you into a simpler way of life and…
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I am currently on day 14 of the Avian Biology Study Abroad Trip. We have visited many places and have almost constantly been on the move. Each day we go on at least one hike where we experience new wildlife, with a focus on birds. We have also seen and participated in numerous cultural experiences.…
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I never imagined I would be so dependent on a 60-gallon trash bag. I also never imagined I would spend my summer working with nesting Leatherback sea turtles in a foreign country in the Caribbean. I have spent 19 glorious days in St. Kitts and, during most of those days, I have walked the length…
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Well, we’re in La Selva Biological Station right now. We leave tomorrow for Hacienda Baru, which is our last place and will take several hours of traveling to get to! The first two weeks have flown by! I can’t believe that we’re almost done with our trip. Acclimating to the weather and the food is…