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  • Pura Vida Costa Rica

    The fresh mountain air of Costa Rica went unnoticed until my return to Athens, and I cannot help but notice the stink of the city permeating the air. What an informative and busy ten day adventure we have just completed. I feel very knowledgable about all the aspects of coffee production; everything from the physiology of the coffee…

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  • The open air dorm rooms of the UGA Costa Rica campus bring in a cool breeze as the sun rises each morning. During the first couple of nights, it sounded like a hurricane or tornado was destroying the vegetated landscape when the leaves would rustle and clap with each passing wind. On a couple occasions…

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  • A Week to Remember

    Last week was one of the most knowledge packed, fun filled, to the extreme, weeks of my life. From the breathtaking views way up in the mountains to getting to see all kinds of unique wildlife, making many new friends, and learning the ins and outs of coffee production, it will surely be a week…

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  • It was different not going home and spending time with the family for Thanksgiving, but it was completely worth it. We started the day with lab at 8:30am, learning various ways to brew coffee. I had no idea there were so many different methods of brewing. It was nice to try them all and find…

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  • Pura Vida

    An experience of a lifetime, that is how I will always remember this study abroad opportunity. Pura Vida are the first words that come to mind now that I am back in the United States reflecting on this trip. The literal translation of this phrase simply means “pure life” in English, however, I now have…

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  • Happy Thanksgiving! I am currently writing this blog post from the outdoor recreation area on the UGA campus here in San Luis, Costa Rica. I am not sure if it is the sun shining down on me, beautiful landscape I can see from this elevation on campus, or sounds of the birds chirping around me,…

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  • Black Coffee

    This has been hands down one of the greatest experiences of my college career. I’m never really been that great at putting my thoughts in to words, so I’m going to break this up into the 5 highlights of the trip. Black Coffee. On our first night of class we were going to watch the…

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  • Puma Check

            Plot twist: we aren’t in Athens anymore. One night after dinner we all had the opportunity to go on a night hike with two of the naturalist working on campus. I do not do well with 1. bugs and 2. walking in the dark. After 30 minutes of people trying to convince…

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  • Adios Costa Rica

    It’s only been a matter of hours since my flight landed back in the U.S. and reality is finally starting to sink in. I have to attend classes and go to work in less than 12 hours. The past ten days came and went in the blink of an eye and the only experience I…

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