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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, Agriculutural 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
  • Ice Ice Baby.

    Emily Courson

    June 4, 2019

    Before leaving for Scotland, I felt adequately prepared thanks to our professors. They had warned many many times about the temperatures. When they said cold I thought it can’t be that bad. Upon arriving I quickly knew what they meant when they said cold. It was cold cold. I spent many days under 4 layers […]

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Scotland, Spring Break, Youth Engagement in Agriculture
  • Amazing Conservation in Costa Rica

    Courtney Kaye

    June 4, 2019

      Although the main focus of my trip was to study Avian Biology, I also learned an amazing amount of information about Costa Rica, especially their efforts on conservation. Many species found in Costa Rica are hard to find anywhere else in the world, which makes conservation an issue of great importance to the people. […]

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
  • Hiking in Costa Rica with a Furry Friend

    Courtney Kaye

    June 4, 2019

    Hiking quickly became an expected daily activity during our Avian Biology trip. It was the only way to find the elusive birds, as well as see some of the wonderful scenery. One hike, in particular, stood out on my trip, due to both difficulty and the arrival of a furry friend. We were preparing for […]

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
  • Preparing for Arrival in Costa Rica

    Courtney Kaye

    June 4, 2019

      The time leading up to a trip has always been stressful for me. I always end up going through my luggage multiple times out of fear I might forget something essential or simply to reassure myself I’m doing something productive. Preparing for my study abroad trip was even more stressful, despite how excited I […]

    Posted in: Avian Biology, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester
  • Paestum Greek Temples

    Charlotte Pilcher

    June 4, 2019

    The Greek temples that I was able to witness, located in a small town in Italy called Paestum, were breathtaking. These ruins are one of the most well preserved architectural structures in the world. There are three temples standing, and the one that I am standing in front of is the Temple of Hera II, […]

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Italy, Maymester, The Grand Tour: Art and Gardens
  • Agriculture in the classroom

    Emily Courson

    June 4, 2019

    Since my Sophomore year of high school, I have wanted to be an agriculture teacher. I have never strayed myself from that path since then. I have often doubter my abilities and wondered if I could do it. Before entering the Scotland classroom to teach I was thrown a curveball the day before I had […]

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Scotland, Spring Break, Youth Engagement in Agriculture
  • Hello London!

    Emily Courson

    June 4, 2019

    Before entering the program, I already had many friends going on the trip. I had fully planned on spending my time with those people. Upon our arrival in London, I began to talk to two girls who were different majors than the rest of us on the trip. We decided to travel to London together […]

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Scotland, Spring Break, Youth Engagement in Agriculture
  • This Ain’t Your Momma’s Cooking

    Eric Fernandez

    June 3, 2019

    One of the common things that I kept seeing on brochures for different Study Abroad trips offered were groups of students eating incredible food. France is known around the world for its gourmet cuisine and fresh ingredients. While I was extremely excited to go on the study abroad to catch a break from one of […]

    Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, France, Maymester
  • Historically Speaking

    Ryan Bragg

    June 3, 2019

    While in Scotland, I couldn’t help but think about the grandeur of history. The main part of the trip was teaching at Troqueer Primary, however, there were several days where we were able to tour. History has forever been one of my favorite subjects to learn about, and this trip amplified that to a new […]

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Scotland, Spring Break, Youth Engagement in Agriculture
  • From Mountains to Coastline

    Ryan Bragg

    June 3, 2019

    While this picture is a bit blurry because it was taken on a four hour bus ride, it was one of the most important observations from the trip. Going to Scotland I had images of rolling hills and sheep but not much else. I didn’t realize that the country was more diverse than it always […]

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Scotland, Spring Break, Youth Engagement in Agriculture
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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, Agriculutural 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 Break
    • Maymester
    • Summer
    • Fall
  • Program type
    • Exchange
    • Faculty-led
    • Internship
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