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I’ve been in Zurich, Switzerland for a whole month now, and honestly it’s just as surreal as when I first arrived. Before this experience, I had never traveled outside of the US, and for this to be my first time overseas– living in the heart of downtown in the prettiest city I’ve ever seen for…
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There is no better way to describe the nation of Uruguay rather than to say that it is a small country with a big heart. Each and every stop, shop, and farm we visited opened their doors, homes and hearts with welcoming arms. Even when there was an apparent language barrier, smiles were on everyone’s…
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On the last leg of our journey through Uruguay, we departed Treinta y Tres for Punta del Este, a coastal city. On the way there, we took a tour through the Saman Rice Mill. The mill receives the rice after it has been harvested from the field, and begins the process of turning it into…
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While preparing to study abroad for a full academic year, I was pretty confident that about 10 months would be the perfect amount of time to spend in Spain. I imagined that once the school year was over I would be ready to come back home to work a summer job or internship before starting…
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About a month into the school year here at UGA, I still find myself adjusting back to my life in the states. It has been an exciting return that has kept me very busy, until recently when I took some time to myself to reflect on my experiences. I realized a few key things: My…
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Sitting in a cool, stone walled room in a restaurant in Florence with meat curing on the ceiling and waiters bring course after course of Italian delicacies that few of us have seen before, Dr. Smalley, the Grand Tour leader, told us two words that resonated with me the entire study abroad and my time…
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I am so excited to be back home and transcribe my reflections from my trip from my journal. My pre-trip reflection I wrote in the airport when all the emotions and nerves hit. Here it goes…I have spent some time abroad prior to this trip and really thought I had it figured out, but that…
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As I reflect on my trip, I am thankful for such every lasting experience. From learning to make chocolate, to trying new things, learning the culture, and seeing the beauty of this country it was truly amazing! I will never forget such a experience! Thanks you CAES for making this trip possible!
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Today I leave for Uruguay, and I am about as excited as I am nervous. I’m not nervous for the typical reasons: I’ve been out of the country, I know a bit of Spanish, and I’ve been on long plane flights before. I honestly can’t say why I’m nervous, I’ve just been waiting for this…
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