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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
  • Thinking About Switzerland

    Liam Astorga

    July 6, 2023

    Quick bio and things I’m looking forward to

    Posted in: Europe, Exchange, Fall, Switzerland: ETH Zurich
  • Packing Abroad!

    Kinsey Cooper

    July 3, 2023

    One of the biggest dilemmas I faced before going to Spain was what to pack! Being told, “Don’t bring a huge suitcase, pack for about one week, bring a rain jacket…” and seemingly hundreds of other pieces of advice left my head spinning. I checked the weather what seemed like 100 times, but, does 60…

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Food Production, Culture and the Environment, Maymester, Spain
  • A day too good to forget

    Henry Lue

    July 3, 2023

    Experiencing new things is something that I live for. I am currently studying in Morocco for two weeks. There have been many things that have been done on this trip so far, but yesterday was the highlight of the trip thus far. The day started with a visit to some date production facilities. With us…

    Posted in: Agricultural, Organizational and Community Development, Faculty-led, Maymester, Morocco, Uncategorized
  • Thinking back…

    Henry Lue

    July 3, 2023

    Studying abroad in Morocco for two short weeks felt like an eternity in the moment. I was enjoying every second of it, but the packed schedule was taking a toll on me. During my trip, I wasn’t really doing any deep thought about the things that I was experiencing. In Morocco, we visited over 25…

    Posted in: Agricultural, Organizational and Community Development, Faculty-led, Maymester, Morocco
  • Flowers and Photography

    Rebekah Lee

    July 3, 2023

    I participated in the Flowers and Photography Maymester study aboard. During this program we visited three countries within Europe. We first went to the Netherlands, then Belgium, and France. The program focused on different gardens, plant production nurseries, and how to take representative photos of flowers. In this post I want to focus on the…

    Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, France, Maymester, The Netherlands, Belgium and France: Flowers and Photography
  • Making Belgium Chocolates

    Rebekah Lee

    July 3, 2023

    One of my most memorable experiences I participated in while in Belgium was a chocolate making workshop. We learned how to make pralines from scratch. The opportunity to make Belgium chocolate was not only a delicious endeavor but also incredibly fun and rewarding experience. The process of tempering the chocolate is where the real magic…

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Maymester, The Netherlands, Belgium and France: Flowers and Photography
  • Reflections on Belgium and France

    Micah Jones

    July 3, 2023

    I am writing this one after returning to the US and have had some time to reflect on my time abroad, and let me say I will remember this trip for the rest of my life. I had written in my previous post about my time in the Netherlands, and after that the remainder of…

    Posted in: Faculty-led, Maymester, The Netherlands, Belgium and France: Flowers and Photography
  • Hortus Botanicus in the the Netherlands

    Lan Nguyen

    July 3, 2023

    Hello! My name is Lan Nguyen. I am a fourth-year Environmental Resource Science major with two minors in Horticulture and Geography. I was fortunate enough to have been accepted into Europe: Flowers and Photography Maymester led by Dr. Julie Campbell and Dr. Jessica Holt. Before the program started though, I had to plan a few…

    Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, France, Maymester, The Netherlands, Belgium and France: Flowers and Photography
  • A Bit of Advice

    Lan Nguyen

    July 3, 2023

    Hi! This is my second blog post. If you haven’t read my first, my name is Lan Nguyen. I’m a fourth-year Environmental Resource Science major and I was fortunate enough to participate in the Europe: Flowers and Photography faculty-led Maymester. In my other blog, I talked about how I prepared for the program and one…

    Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, France, Maymester, The Netherlands, Belgium and France: Flowers and Photography
  • Amsterdam: The Rijksmuseum

    Sage Young

    July 3, 2023

    The Rijksmuseum was a very enlightening experience for me that really kickstarted my excitement for the entire trip. I normally do not possess much interest in the exhibits that are found in museums. However, the Rijksmuseum was like no other museum I have ever seen. The age of some of the items on display is…

    Posted in: Europe, Faculty-led, Maymester, The Netherlands, Belgium and France: Flowers and Photography
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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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