The first half of our program occurs in the Cloud Forests of Ecuador, mainly at Maquipucuna Reserve and Ecolodge just north of Quito. This portion of the course was honestly my favorite. As an entomology student, I was truly excited to explore all of the insect diversity present here. But…
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I have never really been one to enjoy teaching younger kids. I have found that I connect more with older students and am better able to relay content in a way that relates to them. However, I was pleasantly surprised walking into Troqueer Primary School for the first time. The…
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Before departing for the beautiful country of Scotland, I was slightly anxious about traveling abroad. Prior to this trip I had only been out of the country once and it was not nearly as far away from home as Scotland is. I was very anxious about visiting a country that…
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Months before this trip began I was so excited that we were going to have the opportunity to visit the Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye is known for its natural rugged landscape, medieval castles, picturesque villages, and its rich history. Personally, the landscape in the Isle of Skye…
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Flying is something that I love to do. It just seems impossible. The fact that I am traveling thousands of feet in the air cruising at hundreds of miles per hour is absolutely mind bending. Not everyone shares my love of flying though. Multiple members of our group had genuine…
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If you are anything like me when packing for a trip then you like to have options… shoes, shirts, dresses, accessories the absolute works! But when I was accepted to Scotland: Youth Engagement in Agriculture I found out I would have to carry all of my clothes in a backpack…
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The clapping game (not really sure what it’s actually called) was a huge hit in the elementary school we worked in during our time in Scotland. This game is a simple elimination game where everyone standing a circle and takes turns slapping the hand of the person next to them…
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More likely than not you have ridden a UGA bus before. It may not be your main mode of transportation to classes but most people have had the pleasure of riding an East Campus Express or if you’re a senior like be an Orbit. Before Covid-19 I remember fighting my…
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After coming down with food poisoning the second day of our trip, I unfortunately was not able to join in 100% for our hike up Grey Mare’s Tail in Moffat, Scotland. Consequently, I joined a smaller group who travelled back into town to spend time at a local coffee shop….
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Blair Castle is truly a masterpiece and was by far my hidden gem of the trip. It is an absolutely beautiful castle with a nine-acre garden, deer park, a ruined Kirk, and extensive wooded grove space. By this point in our trip, however, I was feeling very homesick. I was…
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For most people, the phrase ‘educator’ or ‘teacher’ can seem quite daunting. When we think of topics like ‘school’ and ‘learning’, we tend to think of the traditional student and teacher in a classroom, with the teacher often being someone we see as ‘educated’ or holding some form of advanced…
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