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Colorful birds, amazing waterfalls, active volcanoes, and warm, friendly local people – these are just a few of the things we saw and experienced during our action packed Maymester adventure in Costa Rica. Rising at the crack of dawn, we hiked through the forest, learning about the distinct ecosystems, studying the many different bird species…
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Now that I am back at school, it is hard to believe I really went on such an amazing study abroad. I was very lucky to be one of the thirty students on that trip and to meet other students with the same passion for traveling. The week I returned home I could not stop…
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My trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos is an experience I will never forget. I learned a lot, met some awesome people, and saw animals that I had only seen before on TV. I hope to one day be able to return. I feel so blessed to be able to have had the experiences I…
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Ecuador is such a beautifully unique place. The culture, food, homes, language, and lifestyle is entirely different than anything I have ever been exposed to. It was surprising to me how few people and homes we saw, everything was rain forest. It is clear that keeping the biodiversity and rain forests of Ecuador is a…
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As my European travels and study abroad program came to an end, I became more and more excited to get back to the states to see my family and friends. Upon arrival, I was just happy to be back to all things familiar. It was nice to be able to read signs and menus again, as…
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As I leave France, I think about all the wonderful experiences I had and all the great people I met. The farm trips not only introduced us to French agriculture but also gave us the opportunity to meet so many locals we otherwise would not have met. While I will definitely miss the food and…
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What did you learn while abroad? What was Costa Rica like? Did the volcanoes bother you? Did you have a good time? These were all questions that I was asked when I returned home. I answered “Birds, awesome, no, and of course I did”. Costa Rica was an amazing experience. I saw things that I…
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May 21, 2016 Today was spent in multiple different locations around Salaj County where we got to see a few different people’s specialized trade. With each site visit, we saw hardworking, dedicated and prideful people with a product to offer that made these characteristics visible. At the honey processing facility, they shared with us the…
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May 20, 2016 It is our first night with our host families and I can already feel my heart expanding eight sizes. I have that felt that deep feeling that I get when I feel most connected with myself and the world around me. This feeling comes on when I feel a sense of community,…
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I spent the past three weeks travelling across Europe with thirty strangers, who are now some of my closest friends. During this time abroad, I learned about myself as a person as well as experienced a variety of different cultures. After sitting back and reminiscing about my experiences, I decided that the most important lesson…
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