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It has been nine days since returning from Scotland. I wish more than anything that I could return. Every day, I find myself reflecting on my experience and how the Scottish culture continues to make an impact on my thinking in regards to agriculture, education, and society as a whole. While I love America and the…
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I’ll be honest: I didn’t really have a lot of fears the moments leading up to my departure for Zurich, Switzerland. Perhaps it was due to my international background or the fact that I approach situations in an unconventional manner – I’m really not too sure. Large changes such as these breed immense opportunities for…
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I am so excited to be leaving tomorrow for a week long trip all over Georgia learning about AG! We will be visiting all kinds of operations from greenhouses and an onion farm to an alligator farm and a dairy! One of the places that we will be visiting I had the opportunity to research…
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Today is the day, we are about to head on a week long tour of Georgia agriculture. The stop I researched was our Vidalia Onion stop. Growing up in Georgia, I have always known about the wonders of Vidalia Onions but never knew the history behind it. During this project, I learned that a farmer…
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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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