Maymester
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It happened – I’m that guy. I swirl my reds and check for reduced or oxidized aromas. I decant, I airate, I chill. I don’t spit because that’s too French, but I might use some ortho and retro-nasal breathing to detect aromas. I arrange my wines by tannin strengths and ask about fermentation processes in…
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As one of our free weekend trips, we decided to travel to Ponza, an Island in the Tyranian Sea. If you have the chance to travel there, I definitely recommend it. Ponza is a small island, about 5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. The ocean surrounding it is a beautiful turquoise color, and is…
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Salut! France has been nothing short of amazing. I have learned so much, from the history, language, and customs, to food production and sustainable approaches to agriculture in just 3 short weeks. I am so excited to apply the knowledge that I have gained, back home. Due to our extremely busy schedule, I am just…
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Italy was phenomenal and full of history; Paris was beautiful; London had so much to see. However, the city that surprised me the most, and turned out to be one of my favorites was Edinburgh, Scotland. Before arriving, I already imagined that Scotland wouldn’t have as much to offer me as the other countries did.…
Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, Maymester, Program type, Reflection, Semester, The Grand Tour: Art and Gardens -
So before I came on this trip, my main goals were to live out my European Dream by riding though Toulouse on a bike and by taking a train ride to some other city on my own. This past weekend I got to do just that and it was completely satisfying! On Saturday I finally got…
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As I sit here at the Dublin Airport preparing for the flight home, I am in awe of what I have seen these last few weeks. From the Statue of David to the Eiffel Tower to Villa de Este to so many more experiences that I cannot even explain, I have seen so much and…
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I chose to go to Cortona, Italy, for a Viticulture and Enology Maymester for so many reasons, any one of them would be enough justification alone. 1) it’s Italy! 2) Plant Pathology is interesting, and applicable to many science majors. 3) vino vino vino! 4) travel always broadens the horizons. I try to travel once…
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I can’t believe it’s already here! I don’t know what to expect besides lots of pastries and even more things to see and learn. I’m excited to get to know everyone and come home with some new friends and lots of stories too 🙂
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Because of finals, I haven’t had a chance to get excited about this trip until today. I can’t wait to be in France! I studied French in high school and fell in love with the language and culture, so I am so eager to finally experience it firsthand. My parents live in North Carolina, so…
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It’s 1 am and I have 17 hours until I leave for France! Well… 17 hours until I leave to London because that is where my first stop is, but that’s besides the point. I have 17 hours until I have officially begin my journey into a foreign country, and I am a combination of…