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Two years ago I was challenged by a friend to physically write down (pen to paper) my bucket list. Yeah, I had always had an idea of what I dreamt of, places I wanted to go, things that were “must do” items in my brain, but physically writing things out had not yet happened. So…
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As with every new adventure that I take in life, there are usually uncertainties to follow. While I have never flown or traveled outside the country, I find myself both excited and nervous at the same time. Currently, it has not set in that I am about to travel to a place that is more…
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I spent three months in Europe this summer. During the month of May I was on the Grand Tour, a study abroad experience focused on the gardens and art of Europe. During June and July I backpacked around Europe with another UGA student. I think it’s really easy to romanticize travel, and oftentimes we create…
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When preparing for a major trip, coming to terms with reality can be a fickle thing. It only really began to hit me as I packed my final belongings into my hiking backpack. I’ve got everything that I need for three months abroad in my pack, I hope. It’s really amazing how much you can…
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Culture shock is used to describe the sensation of leaving home to find yourself in uncomforted, new circumstances abroad. No one ever tells you that it is just as unnerving to return home. The main problem is the expectation of a return to normality when you get back home. The reality is that ‘home’ is…
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Waiting at the gate to board my flight across the Atlantic to Rome was filled with the anticipation of the coming European adventure. My mind was racing with thoughts of things I may have forgotten, and questions like, “Did I pack enough underwear?”, “Do I have the right adapters?” and double, er, triple-checking to make…
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This trip has been AMAZING and life changing. By spending almost a month in Europe it made me realize that I want my first job to require a lot of travel. The classes were very interesting. Even if they were very long, I succeeded learning French agriculture and culture. The food was delicious and a…
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Hi, As much as I did in Costa Rica, one of the experiences that stands out the most is zip lining and bungee jumping in Monteverde. How many people can say they did that? Heights make me a little nervous, but I wasn’t going to pass up on an adventure as great as this. The…
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Hi, I’m back in America, and I couldn’t be sadder that my Avian Biology study abroad in Costa Rica is over. In fact, I can’t wait to study abroad again. I had always wanted to travel, but I didn’t realize how much I would love it. There’s this feeling you get when you’re headed in…