Summer
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Before I left for my trip in Ecuador I went through 3 phases. 1: Excitement 2: Nervousness and 3: A feeling of being ready. The first phase was sheer excitement. I had always wanted to study abroad, and I’ve never been to South America. I was so excited because I felt like this was the…
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Part one of my internship in France this summer has concluded. I have spent the past five weeks working alongside these two gentlemen in the gardens at Château d’Acquigny, about one hour due northwest of Paris. It was quite the experience and I know that I will cherish the time that I spent here. Each…
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I can’t believe the time has come!!!!! I have been dreaming of going to the Galapagos Islands since my freshman year at my undergraduate university. I would have never imagined that while getting my Masters, I would be given the opportunity to study in Ecuador, visit the Galapagos Islands and observe the same animal interactions…
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In less than 24 hours I will be flying out to Quito, Ecuador to begin a three week tropical entomology study abroad program. I am excited but very nervous as I truly do not know what to expect. I hope my body will adjust well to the new (extremely hot) climate I will experience. I…
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Hello everyone! My name is Kelly and I’m a third-year Entomology and Biological Science major at UGA. In the near future, I will be boarding a plane for Ecuador and the Study Abroad of my dreams. Armed with a packing list, itinerary, and a field guide, I have been preparing to go and am so,…
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I can’t believe the time has come for me to pack my bags, and tomorrow, I leave for an unforgettable experience in the country of Uruguay. I will be completing an internship in Montevideo, Uruguay for 10 weeks and I’m feeling many emotions. I’m excited to learn about the culture and the people of Uruguay,…
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After three months in Europe I finally made it back home. I had an internship in Spain after my study abroad in Italy where I was able to continue my summer of learning about wine and wine grapes. It was an amazing experience but coming home has been the best part of my summer. Adjusting…