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Greetings from Costa Rica! So far the trip has been truly amazing. There are a couple of things which have provided some struggles such as spotty wifi and waking up super early. Id like to quote one of my friends on the trip which she said “they are trying to give us the most…
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All I have to say is wow! We have been at the UGA campus for a total of 6 days, but it feels like I have been here for at least 2 weeks. The amount of knowledge I have gained is incredible. We have been to many local coffee farms where the owners has given us a “down and dirty”…
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Hey all, Robbie again! Hope you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving week! It’s pretty fantastic down here in Costa Rica! So far, we’ve toured three coffee farms, learned about the entire life cycle of the crop, literally from bean to cup, and even found time to enjoy the absolutely gorgeous mountain view! It’s been a great experience,…
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Today we met Hilbert, a local farmer from San Luis. He had been working the farm we toured today for 20 years and had also grown up on a farm. As we walked a winding path through his property he pointed out various coffee plants in different stages of maturity. Some suffering from a fungus…
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The day is finally here. After battling through the Atlanta traffic and slowly making my way through airport security, I have arrived at the gate. Now eagerly waiting for departure, I am beyond excited to be making the trip to Costa Rica in only a few short hours. I am ready to be there and…
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Hey all! My name is Robert Jones and I’m a super senior in the agriculture education program! This is my final semester and and I am so excited for life post grad! The study abroad trip to Costa Rica is equally thrilling and terrifying in that I have a strong sense of adventure, but have…
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Hi everyone! My name is Tori Foody and I am a fourth year student at the University of Georgia. I am studying Food Science and look forward to graduating this upcoming May. This past summer I had the opportunity to intern at 1000 Faces Coffee in Athens, GA. I was able to get an understanding…
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I feel like there is a countdown; A mad rush to the best experience of a life time. I leave for Costa Rica in less than thirty hours. Wow! There is so much to do. I keep going through a mental checklist that lives at the forefront of my mind. Quiz in Agribusiness management- check…
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This is it. The twenty-four hour mark has finally arrived for my anticipated study abroad trip to Costa Rica. At this time tomorrow, I will be boarding a plane with fellow classmates from UGA to travel nearly two thousand miles away to Costa Rica to fully immerse myself in learning about Coffee Production and Technology.…
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As the summer comes to a close and we begin a new school year, we’d like to take a minute to say welcome back to all of our AgDawgs who traveled abroad this summer. Whether you were on a study abroad program, internship or volunteering abroad, we’re thrilled that you took advantage of the opportunity to grow both…