Uruguay
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I am finally home from Uruguay after a jam-packed and incredible 9 days! I experienced a lot of things and a lot of firsts. I experienced my first plane ride, tried so many new foods, and I made some incredible new friends and memories. Upon my arrival back to the states, I visited Raising Canes…
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Oh Uruguay, My Uruguay… I hate to leave you now, Your shore is covered in golden sand, and the people there kind, The end is near, the airport I fear, the students all exhausted. Not quite Walt Whitman, but you get the drift. Studying abroad in Uruguay will forever be one of the best opportunities…
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I imagined every aspect of this trip being overwhelming, but instead…it’s been over the top rewarding; the places, the people, and the experience. We’ve been able to walk down some of the country’s oldest streets, experience homemade bread at every meal, and talk with some of the most passionate cattle farmers. I look around me…
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When I got off the plane in Atlanta, it still hadn’t quite hit me that my time studying in Uruguay had come to an end. Although only a week, this program had an impact that will stay with me forever, and I will always look back upon it with the best memories. The first week…
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A mixture of anxiety and excitement overwhelm me, but mostly excitement. Will I forget to pack something? What if I lose my passport? Am I going to make any friends? These thoughts whirl around my head, but they are immediately overcome with eagerness. This is my first time ever going to South America, and I…
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I am now settled back in GA, and beginning classes after my adventures in Uruguay. I must say being back in GA feels extremely different. Uruguay was absolutely amazing and beautiful. I definitely recommend this trip, as I learned a lot and met some great people. The week was full of new and exciting adventures…
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I have been waiting for this trip for months! I didn’t really have anything in my mind what I was getting into since I have never been to another country. But, so far I have been very impressed from an agricultural view. We have seen some awesome operations and learned so much from management practices…
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Our time in Uruguay is coming to an end, but the experiences and memories I’ve had along the way will stay with me forever. It’s our second to last day, and we’ve traveled what seems like the entirety of the country. Visiting the cities and different farms has been amazing, but my favorite day has…
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So last night we boarded the plane leaving Montevideo headed home. It was definitely a bitter sweet moment. I absolutely enjoyed the trip. It was truly an experience of a lifetime. A big part of me wanted to not get on the plane; however, I was ready to see my family and be at home.…
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I am on the groome shuttle back to Athens, and though I’m happy to be home, I wish I could have stayed a bit longer. I’m amazed at how much we got to see in such a short time. I learned so much about not just agriculture, but the history and culture of Uruguay. On…