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After only a couple of days, I fell in love with Scotland and its people. From the magnificent landscapes to the enthusiastic, bright students, I could not be more intrigued with this country. We had the opportunity to plant 500 trees with Primary students. The education system in Scotland varies quite a bit from America, but it is…
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What a busy day! I spent the day finishing up labs and midterms as well as packing. Being the procrastinator that I am, I waited until the last minute to pack. It was incredibly stressful. I made three trips to WalMart today. My best friend Shelby, who has been on multiple international trips, helped tremendously.…
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A quick recap of Scotland in photos! I can’t believe this experience has already come and gone. This week felt like a minute and a month all at the same time. We were able to plant 500 trees at Troqueer Primary School, home to some of the most precious children I have ever met. I…
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Well, today is the day we leave for Uruguay! I spent all night last night packing and attempting to fit all of my stuff in a carry on luggage bag. Most people said I couldn’t pack everything I needed in such a small bag, but I did! I am headed to the airport now with my family…
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Today was our first day in our second town, Trienta y Tres (Day 4), and we visited the INIA experiment station cow- calf operation. I have learned a lot about beef cattle production from all of the farms, but today I felt like I learned the most about the research and changes they are trying…
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Well, that’s a wrap! The group got back from Uruguay five days ago. I can easily say that going to Uruguay was one of the best experiences of my life. I am not sure I can even put into words how great of a trip it was but I will definitely try. At the beginning…
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What a week it has been. It has had its ups and downs, with more ups than downs. I got to experience a completely different culture, education system, and agricultural system. At the beginning of the week, I didn’t know what to expect and it was nothing that I thought it was going to be.…
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This is a blog post written on March 6th, 2017. The education system in Scotland surprised me. It was interesting to see the teachers in action, instead of just reading about it online. My observations and interactions today challenged the way I view primary/elementary education. Although this wasn’t a physical challenge, it was a challenge to…
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Taken from a reflection written on March 6, 2017. My most memorable experience today was touring the University of Glasgow Dumfries campus and Troqueer Primary School. I’ve spent my entire life surrounded by education and have always considered myself someone who knows a lot about different aspects of education, but today I learned even more.…
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Written March 3, 2017 I’m on the plane! This is my 3rd time leaving the country, but my first time flying across the ocean. I’m excited and nervous and happy and sad all at the same time. I’m excited for this experience- from developing deeper relationships with my classmates, to seeing new places, to teaching…
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