Food is often taken for granted. Yes, it is a way of keeping our bodies nourished and healthy, but it is also a way of conveying emotion, connecting with others, and breaking barriers between people. Just recently I took part in the Spain Study Abroad program through the College of…
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One of my favorite memories from my study abroad trip to Cortona was the second to last weekend when my roommates & I left town to check out some other areas in Italy. Our exams were all Saturday mornings at 8:30 which may seem frustrating but it allowed us to…
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Finishing the maymester and packing up to leave was very bitter-sweet. In this picture, you can see strangers that became friends and our beloved TA just before the banquet. Of course I was excited to see my friends and my family that I had missed while I was away but…
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Everytime someone asks me what I enjoyed the most in Morocco, I tend to say something different. My answer is never the same, and it seems that my favorite thing really just depends on my mood at the time I’m asked. Though I’ve given it lots of thought, I really…
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Almost immediately upon arriving in Morocco, something significant stood out to me- the strong sense of community. As we drove into the city of Casablanca late Sunday night after landing, I noticed that there were many people outside hanging out. This stood out to me because it was getting later…
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If you clicked on this blog post to find the answer to that question, look no further than Las Terrazas which is located near Pinar del Río. Las Terrazas is a small community that focuses on sustainability and the public health of community members in that town. Visitors to this…
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Leading up to the trip, I had some worries and I was apprehensive about how the 12 days would go by. Before the trip, the leading faculty members for the trip made us watch “The Cuba Libre Story” on Netflix, which was a documentary that briefly described Cuba’s history and…
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On day 8 of our study abroad trip, our group visited the Artemisa Province which is located about an hour and a half southwest of Havana. The farm that we visited is run by a couple who immigrated to Cuba to live their dream of being farmers. They wanted to…
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Buckle up, my friends. We’re about to go on a quick trip down history lane. You know the cinematic excellence that is William Wallace (Mel Gibson) giving a battle speech as he rides his horse across the frontlines of the Scottish army consisting mostly of farmers and regular citizens in…
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One of the reasons I applied for a coveted spot on the Youth Engagement in Agriculture study abroad trip to Scotland was the itinerary, knowing that we had two weeks to explore the United Kingdom. This itinerary included a few days traversing some of the most famous picturesque landscapes in…
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