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I have just now returned home from what was a near month study abroad experience in Costa Rica. Wow, what an amazing culture I have just embarked on. The food, the language, the dress, the dance, I was intrigued as soon as the plane landed. It was an eventful trip as most days we were…
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The trip has been going along great and today was one of those experiences I will never forget. The day started off great as we arrived at a resort/spa in Arenal. Although all the amenities at the resort were astounding, the trip to the natural La Fortuna waterfall was one of the most beautiful scenery…
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Words cannot describe how excited I am to be apart of the Costa Rican Avian Biology study abroad program. Thoughts are jumping around in my head of the culture shock I am sure to feel when I land in San Jose. It will only be my third time leaving the country and first time to…
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Ecuador is such a beautifully unique place. The culture, food, homes, language, and lifestyle is entirely different than anything I have ever been exposed to. It was surprising to me how few people and homes we saw, everything was rain forest. It is clear that keeping the biodiversity and rain forests of Ecuador is a…
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What did you learn while abroad? What was Costa Rica like? Did the volcanoes bother you? Did you have a good time? These were all questions that I was asked when I returned home. I answered “Birds, awesome, no, and of course I did”. Costa Rica was an amazing experience. I saw things that I…
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I can’t begin to describe the feelings of watching the flight-tracker on my 9 and a half hour flight when we crossed over the Georgia state line. After a month abroad, I was ready to be home to my family, my bed, and Chick-Fil-A sweet tea. It’s been wonderful being home for a few days.…
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Studying abroad in Uruguay was truly one for the books. I had the opportunity to experience a new culture and become immersed in a country that I had only heard things about in previous spanish classes. The people were always kind (and beautiful might I add). Most people know that I’m a very picky eater, but the food there…
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I find myself saying “When I was in Uruguay..” a lot lately and I have determined that I will use any excuse to tell a story from my week in Uruguay. I didn’t realize how often I told these stories until my friends asked me, “Not another Uruguay story…” and more often than not I…
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We made the most of each day while in Uruguay. We saw many sun rises and almost every sunset, and each time I questioned whether I had seen anything more beautiful. Each day was an adventure to its own, ranging from walking through pastures, listening to a local a farmer, touring a meat packing plant…
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Costa Rica and the art of coffee farming have stolen my heart. There is no other way to describe it. There’s just something about experiencing every step of the production process from bean to cup in a country that prides itself in coffee quality. I will forever have a new appreciation for this little roasted…
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