Maymester
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While several people in my family have had successful careers in education, prior to this study away I had no interest whatsoever in teaching, especially kids. Now, I know what you are thinking. Why would I go on a trip to Scotland if the whole purpose was to teach their students agricultural education? Do not…
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As part of the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Study Away program, I had the incredible opportunity to embark on a journey that blended education, cultural exchange, and environmental awareness. My destination? Scotland—a land renowned for its rolling hills, vast lochs, and rich history. During my time there, I had the…
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Threave nature reserve in Scotland is a powerful reminder of the importance of environmental awareness and sustainable agriculture. Through my study abroad experience, including a visit to Threave, I gained a global agriculturalist’s perspective on preserving natural resources while ensuring food security for an ever-growing population. Threave nature reserve is a biodiverse haven with woodlands,…
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One thing that initially drew me to participating in a UGA study abroad program was that it would be a group of people exploring and traveling together in a new place. I haven’t been able to travel a ton, and actually hadn’t been across the Atlantic until the study abroad program in Morocco, so while…
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As a rising junior studying Horticulture and Agribusiness at UGA with dreams of managing or owning a vineyard, I decided to travel to Italy so I could participate in the Viticulture and Enology Maymester program. One of the most educational parts of the program was the wine labs, where I was able to refine my…
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I am currently a rising junior studying both horticulture and agribusiness with an interest to one day manage or own a vineyard. To gain more experience in the viticulture industry this Summer, I traveled to Cortona, Italy for the Viticulture and Enology Maymester program. Getting to participate in the viticulture and enology program gave me…
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I had the honor of attending the first Flowers and Photography study abroad, hosted by Dr. Julie Campbell and Dr. Jessica Holt. For my blog posts, I will be doing an overview of what we did in each country and reflection. We arrived in Amsterdam on May 13, 2023. Our first stop was Keukenhof Gardens,…
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After visiting Amsterdam and Delft, we set off for Antwerp, Belgium. On the way to Antwerp, we visited the windmills. We got to go on a boat tour and see inside one of the windmills. Our tour guide shared stories about the previous generations which operated the windmill, how whole families used to live inside…
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Our last part of the trip was spent in France, mainly Paris. Our first stop was Chateau de Chantily, a beautiful chateau surrounded by gardens. I would have liked more time to explore this location but due to some issues with the bus we had to depart earlier than expected. Paris day 2 was one…
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After a long first day of teaching at Troqueer Primary School, we ventured out to Moffat to hike Grey Mare’s Tail. The hike was strenuous and exhausting; however, the views were significantly rewarding. While journeying up the mountain, the trek resonated metaphorically with me. The hard work it took to climb was trivial compared to…