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  • Places
    • Costa Rica
    • Ecuador
    • Europe
      • France
      • Greece
      • Italy
      • Romania
      • Scotland
      • Spain
    • Uruguay
  • Programs
    • Avian BiologySpend your Maymester studying bird biology in the rainforests, volcanic areas, cloud forests and black sand beaches of Costa Rica. With more than 400 bird species – including parrots, toucans, motmots and hummingbirds – you’ll definitely have something to tweet about this summer. Visit the website.
    • Coffee: From Bean to CupTravel to Costa Rica to partake in this unique opportunity to learn about the horticultural practices and processing involved in coffee production. This program is focused entirely on the challenge and practices of growing, harvesting and processing coffee, the second-most traded commodity on Earth! Visit the website.
    • Culture-Centered Communication and Engagement
    • Youth Engagement in Agriculture
    • Food Production, Culture and the EnvironmentThe program is coordinated through ENSAT (Ecole Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Toulouse), which is the National Institute of Agronomy in France. Faculty from ENSAT lead lectures and field trips (taught in English) covering: Dairy and Poultry Production, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics and Policy, Geomatics, and Winemaking. In addition, there are daily lectures on French language and survival skills, culture and history. Visit the website.
    • The Grand Tour: Art and GardensGain appreciation for the art, literature, history, politics, economics, religion, and topography that shaped the art and gardens of The Grand Tour sites. Influenced by the experiences and legacy of visitors to Italy and France over the centuries, students will write travelogues inspired by their own Grand Tour. Visit the website.
    • Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the GalápagosThis more-than-two-week short summer session, offered by UGA’s Department of Entomology, allows students to collect samples and photographs of tropical insects while exploring the jungle. Each morning and evening students will hike through various locations on the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, a tropical country on the equator. The climate and location of the Galápagos Islands provides the perfect environment that led to the development of the Island’s vast and unique plant and animal life. Students of this program have the opportunity to observe a rare example of how biogeographic, evolutionary and ecological influences constituted the flora and fauna of this region. Visit the website.
    • International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain ProductionVisit a diverse group of livestock, grain and other agribusinesses during this intense and fun-filled, nine day trip to Uruguay. A sampling of the destinations include: large cow-calf and sheep ranches, grass-fed and organic beef and lamb operations, pasture-based dairies, organic vineyards, organic fruit and vegetable producers, large grain and oilseed producers, international grain-merchandisers and several other firms that you probably won’t find in Georgia. Uruguay Study Abroad Website
    • Viticulture and EnologyThere’s more to wine than choosing the right bottle. Spend your Maymester mastering its finer aspects; and learn about its production, health implications, cultivation and economic impact on Cortona, Italy. Students will stay in a renovated 15th century monastery in the heart of Italian wine culture and share dinners at a local family-run restaurant. Visit the website.
  • Semester
    • Spring
    • Spring Break
    • Maymester
    • Summer
    • Fall
  • Program type
    • Exchange
    • Faculty-led
    • Internship
  • Pre-Departure Post!

    Kelsey English

    June 9, 2013

    Hi everyone, my name is Kelsey E. I’m from Dalton Georgia and I’m a graduating senior studying horticulture. This is my pre-departure post, and I’ve been asked to talk about issues I’ve faced while preparing for my study abroad trip! I’m taking part in The Art and Gardens of The Grand Tour study abroad which…

    Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, Maymester, The Grand Tour: Art and Gardens
  • Cortona Reflection During Trip

    Kerri Fisher

    June 7, 2013

    The internet in the dorms in Cortona is AWFUL. So I’m going to pretend I’m reflecting during the trip. The days are long.  I wake up at 7:30am everyday.  I share a bathroom with 6 other girls.  One mirror between 7 girls gets interesting.  We have breakfast provided.  It consists of yogurt, crusty rolls, Italian…

    Posted in: Europe, Italy, Maymester, Reflection, Viticulture and Enology
  • Middle of the World (check) Next Stop Maquipacuna

    Brian Little

    June 7, 2013

    [caption id="attachment_355" align="aligncenter" width="226"] Standing on the Equator[/caption]

    Posted in: Ecuador, Maymester, Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the Galápagos
  • A Healthier Life Style

    George Grant

    June 5, 2013

    A Healthier Life Style Wow, what an awesome trip to Toulouse France!  The most significant observation was to realize how healthy and fit the people are in France.  It was a surprise to see the small percentage of people with a weight problem. The eating and exercise habits of the French people are contributors to…

    Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, France, Maymester
  • The Start of The Adventure

    Brian Little

    June 5, 2013

    Day 1: May 15, 2013              Athens Georgia to Quito Ecuador #UGA #ECUADORBOUND #ENTO The countdown begins until take off from the Atlanta airport bound for an 18 day study abroad term in Ecuador. I feel like the hardest part of traveling is packing and making sure you have everything especially the important items like a…

    Posted in: Ecuador, Maymester, Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the Galápagos
  • The day before leaving

    Brian Johnson

    May 28, 2013

    Hello all, This is the last day before I leave for the trip to Costa Rica. I have never been out of the country before. This trip is going to be great. I just went through my check list and made sure I had everything. Unfortunately I will have to run to Walmart in the…

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
  • Hola from La Selva

    Sarah Cochran

    May 28, 2013

    It´s hard to believe I´ve been in Costa Rica for more than two weeks already. I´m in La Selva now, which is the 7th location we have stayed, and we still have another place to go. Bird watching is the main purpose of the trip, and we have indeed seen lots of species. However, we…

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
  • Oh! Hey from La Selva!

    Kathryn Burden

    May 28, 2013

    So we are coming up on our 3rd week here in Costa Rica. The birds that we have seen on this Avian Biology Maymester have been quite the site.  To get the chance to see these birds we have had to do a number of hikes, many of which are very difficult, but it has…

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
  • Mid trip

    Brian Johnson

    May 28, 2013

    Hello all, I have been having a great time in Costa Rica. This is the first time I have ever been out of the country. I have to say this has been a wonderful experience that I will remember the rest of my life. This place takes you into a simpler way of life and…

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
  • Favorite Trip

    Zachary Turner

    May 28, 2013

    I am currently on day 14 of the Avian Biology Study Abroad Trip. We have visited many places and have almost constantly been on the move. Each day we go on at least one hike where we experience new wildlife, with a focus on birds. We have also seen and participated in numerous cultural experiences.…

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
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About this blog

This blog is written by students participating in study abroad programs through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Categories

  • Places
    • Costa Rica
    • Ecuador
    • Europe
      • France
      • Greece
      • Italy
      • Romania
      • Scotland
      • Spain
    • Uruguay
  • Programs
    • Avian BiologySpend your Maymester studying bird biology in the rainforests, volcanic areas, cloud forests and black sand beaches of Costa Rica. With more than 400 bird species – including parrots, toucans, motmots and hummingbirds – you’ll definitely have something to tweet about this summer. Visit the website.
    • Coffee: From Bean to CupTravel to Costa Rica to partake in this unique opportunity to learn about the horticultural practices and processing involved in coffee production. This program is focused entirely on the challenge and practices of growing, harvesting and processing coffee, the second-most traded commodity on Earth! Visit the website.
    • Culture-Centered Communication and Engagement
    • Youth Engagement in Agriculture
    • Food Production, Culture and the EnvironmentThe program is coordinated through ENSAT (Ecole Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Toulouse), which is the National Institute of Agronomy in France. Faculty from ENSAT lead lectures and field trips (taught in English) covering: Dairy and Poultry Production, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics and Policy, Geomatics, and Winemaking. In addition, there are daily lectures on French language and survival skills, culture and history. Visit the website.
    • The Grand Tour: Art and GardensGain appreciation for the art, literature, history, politics, economics, religion, and topography that shaped the art and gardens of The Grand Tour sites. Influenced by the experiences and legacy of visitors to Italy and France over the centuries, students will write travelogues inspired by their own Grand Tour. Visit the website.
    • Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the GalápagosThis more-than-two-week short summer session, offered by UGA’s Department of Entomology, allows students to collect samples and photographs of tropical insects while exploring the jungle. Each morning and evening students will hike through various locations on the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, a tropical country on the equator. The climate and location of the Galápagos Islands provides the perfect environment that led to the development of the Island’s vast and unique plant and animal life. Students of this program have the opportunity to observe a rare example of how biogeographic, evolutionary and ecological influences constituted the flora and fauna of this region. Visit the website.
    • International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain ProductionVisit a diverse group of livestock, grain and other agribusinesses during this intense and fun-filled, nine day trip to Uruguay. A sampling of the destinations include: large cow-calf and sheep ranches, grass-fed and organic beef and lamb operations, pasture-based dairies, organic vineyards, organic fruit and vegetable producers, large grain and oilseed producers, international grain-merchandisers and several other firms that you probably won’t find in Georgia. Uruguay Study Abroad Website
    • Viticulture and EnologyThere’s more to wine than choosing the right bottle. Spend your Maymester mastering its finer aspects; and learn about its production, health implications, cultivation and economic impact on Cortona, Italy. Students will stay in a renovated 15th century monastery in the heart of Italian wine culture and share dinners at a local family-run restaurant. Visit the website.
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    • Spring
    • Spring Break
    • Maymester
    • Summer
    • Fall
  • Program type
    • Exchange
    • Faculty-led
    • Internship
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