Spring Break
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I was born with a need to meet new people and see new places in my heart. It has become my norm to feel restless. This restlessness can only be quelled by adventure. Sometimes I can stick a bandage on it by dreaming of my next adventure, but nothing works as well as seeing new…
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With only three days until we depart for our study abroad trip to Uruguay, it is a busy time! Between keeping up with academics, packing, and going on a Livestock Judging trip over the next two days, my mind is going in every direction. But, I am excited to get the opportunity to go on…
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Preparing for my trip to Uruguay has been one of the most exciting, anxiety-inducing things I’ve ever had to do. For starters, I’ve never been on a plane before, let alone a flight that will take over 9 hours! Thankfully, my friends and other students going on the trip have been super helpful in telling…
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I leave for a completely different country in a completely different continent in about 5 days……. and boy let me say I am STRESSED/EXCITED/NERVOUS AS ALL GET OUT. I can’t believe that I’ll be in a place speaks a language I’m not fluent in, dresses different than me, and eats food that I can’t even…
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I can’t wait to be on the plane to Uruguay. My main anxiety’s have been making sure I packed accordingly for the weather in Uruguay! My parents have had more anxiety than me about traveling out of the country! I also was worried about my Spanish speaking abilities so I have brushed up on my…
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It is hard to sum up an experience like our spring break trip to Uruguay. I was so nervous at first to be traveling abroad for the first time, especially to a country as small as Uruguay. However, after the first day or two, I found my nerves quickly fading. The Uruguayan people that we…
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One of my favorite stops so far this week has been El Paraiso, a ranch that is home to Mr. Jose Gayo and his family. Jose raises beef cattle and a few horses, while also growing rice. He allowed us to ride his horses while the sun set and was gracious enough to host us…
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To say that my trip to Uruguay was anything other than the best trip of my life, I would be lying. This trip has allowed me to develop a new appreciation for grass-fed beef production and the global cattle industry as a whole. Not only did I have the chance to see production practices that…
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Visiting different farms this week has been a great experience. Meeting the farmers and learning about their operations really makes this trip a great one. We got to visit a dairy farm, beef farm, sheep farm and rice farm. All farms opened up their financials in order to help us understand agriculture in their country.…
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We all do it… no one admits to it though! You take 50 pictures of the exact same thing just so you can get the perfect trendy angle. Being an agricultural communication major, I have learned to appreciate the value of a great picture and lively social media. Perfect lighting, prime angle, steady hands are…