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They always say there is a first time for everything, and this trip was definitely full of firsts for me! Although I was not nervous in the days leading up to the trip, when I woke up the day we were supposed to leave the United States, the nerves started to rush over me. I…
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We are officially finished with the first part of our trip. We were able to go into schools to teach different lesson to two primary schools and a secondary school. In the United States, those would be grades kindergarten through 8th grade. My group taught Habitats. Our lesson included a PowerPoint and two activities. Our…
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* Rating based on personal preference, taste varies depending on region and restaurant. All photos displayed are taken from my study abroad trip from my iPhone. Chocolate con churros (5/5) You can’t go wrong with chocolate and churros! In Spain, this is a popular dessert, and the churros are served with thick, melted chocolate. Personally…
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Scavenger Hunt Today was our third full day in the city of Málaga, Spain. Today we started the day by heading to the Mercado de Ataranzas close to our hotel. This market is one of the most important shopping centers in this city. The people of Málaga come to this market to purchase fresh produce,…
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The city of Córdoba is the capital city of the Andalusian province of Córdoba in Southern Spain. In the Middle Ages, this city was a major Islamic center and also once a very important Roman city. The Guadalquivir River flows through this city under the Roman bridge of Córdoba which was constructed in the 1st…
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During my study abroad Maymester program in Morocco, one of my favorite times was the days that we explored the Sahara desert. Ever since I was little, I have been absolutely fascinated by desert landscapes, reading about them, watching movies or shows set in deserts, documentaries, you name it. With that in mind, I was…
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This photo was taken at Keukenhof, the largest tulip producer in the world. This was our first stop on our trip, arriving directly after our flight landed at 6 AM. A nine-hour overnight flight comes with several challenges, some of which I was not expecting. Before this experience, the longest I had ever flown was…
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This photo was taken in Antwerp, Belgium at a park right around the block from our hotel. If you look closely, you can see people using this rock structure to practice their rock climbing skills. Just out of frame, people lay in the non-manicured grass scape and chat with friends, play music, or read a…
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I was able to spend two weeks in another country and experience all new things. This was my first time out of the country let alone the first time I was away from my family for more than a few days. As I was getting prepared to leave, packing driving to the airport, and going…
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Words cannot begin to describe how amazing this trip was or how much fun I had, but before I focus on the trip I want to talk about pre-departure to show how this was a very exciting (but also very nerve wracking) time of my life. For background, I am a summer 2023 graduate, so…
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