Going into the trip, I believed I was in for a relaxing two weeks after a grueling past semester. I expected to learn bundles about the country and birds and enjoy every moment, but I did not expect the experience to change my outlook on my future. I have always…
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I had never been out of the United States, so everything from flying alone to having limited phone service was new to me. We started out in the city and came just at the beginning of wet season so there was no avoiding getting soaked throughout the trip. That was…
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Costa Rica is known for its breath taking landscape, with beautiful mountains and streams. We hiked many, many miles on this trip to witness these beautiful landscapes. There was one hike, that really tested all of us though, especially myself. This hike was a 3-4 mile hike uphill to Karen…
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Costa Rica was absolutely breathtaking, from the hikes to the national parks, from the waterfalls to the rivers, and from one side to the other. However, one aspect of my trip that was above the rest was the food! It was so good! Our first day there, was a morning…
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If you’re anything like me and love good food, by all means, please take the trip to Spain for the Food Production and the Environment. The Mediterranean diet is known for being the healthiest diet in the world and with food being as good as it is in Spain, I…
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Growing up, my next door neighbors, and parents best friends were from Spain. They owned a small Spanish import company where they imported different cheeses, cured meats, wine, and olive oil, and always talked about how amazing Spain was. I grew up surrounded by the culture, eating different Spanish dishes,…
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For this study abroad it is very important that you keep up with your journals throughout the trip. Journals are not only a requirement for the course, but they also will help you reflect on your trip later in life. You would be surprised about how many experiences you can…
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When packing to go abroad, you should try to pack as light as possible. Of course, pack things that are essential to you every day, but you should try to leave out things that you may only use once or twice the entire trip. For first time travelers, like I…
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A piece of advice that I would give to those who do this study abroad in the future is to try to really get to know the other people attending. It is a great opportunity to make new life long friends and memories that you all will never forget. Since…
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These were three of my favorite birds we got to see on the trip, as well as three of my favorite pictures taken. The first picture is of a golden hooded tanager. They have twelve different colored feathers. It’s not necessarily a rare bird but it is definitely beautiful. The…
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