#AgDawgAbroad

• Teaching the Next Generation of Agriculturalist

  Sarah LeVan

  July 7, 2022

  I have never really been one to enjoy teaching younger kids. I have found that I connect more with older students and am better able to relay content in a way that relates to them. However, I was pleasantly surprised walking into Troqueer Primary School for the first time. The students at this primary school […]

  Posted in: Faculty-led, Scotland, Summer, Youth Engagement in Agriculture

• Pre-Departure

  Sarah LeVan

  July 7, 2022

  Before departing for the beautiful country of Scotland, I was slightly anxious about traveling abroad. Prior to this trip I had only been out of the country once and it was not nearly as far away from home as Scotland is. I was very anxious about visiting a country that I had never been to […]

  Posted in: Faculty-led, Program type, Scotland, Semester, Summer, Youth Engagement in Agriculture

• In Awe of the Isle of Skye

  Sarah LeVan

  July 7, 2022

  Months before this trip began I was so excited that we were going to have the opportunity to visit the Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye is known for its natural rugged landscape, medieval castles, picturesque villages, and its rich history. Personally, the landscape in the Isle of Skye is what I always pictured […]

  Posted in: Faculty-led, Program type, Scotland, Summer, Youth Engagement in Agriculture

• Adventures to Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands!

  Taylor Pearson

  July 7, 2022

  The second portion of our trip included three of the Galapagos Islands: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabella Islands! Here, we focused on evolutionary biology and ecology by learning about the adaptations many animals accrued, such as beak shape and size in Darwinian finches and prey specialization in invasive insect species. While on the islands, […]

  Posted in: Ecuador, Faculty-led, Maymester, Program type, Semester, Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the Galápagos

• The Adventure of a Lifetime

  Logan Brown

  July 7, 2022

  Hi y’all! My name is Logan, and I am a graduating fourth-year student at UGA earning degrees in applied biotechnology and biological science from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). I recently returned from Ecuador and completed the study abroad program Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands offered through CAES. This […]

  Posted in: Ecuador, Faculty-led, Maymester, Program type, Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the Galápagos

• Highlights from the Ecuadorian Mainland

  Logan Brown

  July 7, 2022

  Flying is something that I love to do. It just seems impossible. The fact that I am traveling thousands of feet in the air cruising at hundreds of miles per hour is absolutely mind bending. Not everyone shares my love of flying though. Multiple members of our group had genuine fears of flying which served […]

  Posted in: Ecuador, Faculty-led, Maymester, Summer, Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the Galápagos

• Highlights from the Galapagos Islands

  Logan Brown

  July 7, 2022

  As soon as we arrived at San Cristobal, we were greeted by the squawking seals which littered the streets, benches, and just about every imaginable spot that had a somewhat flat surface. After unpacking our possessions and settling into our home for the next few days, a few of us walked toward the beach near […]

  Posted in: Ecuador, Faculty-led, Maymester, Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the Galápagos

• The Kindness Found in Costa Rica

  Lucy Gibson

  July 7, 2022

  Heading into my Costa Rica trip, I thought I knew what to expect. I have traveled in Central America a lot in the last few years and I feel like I am familiar with the norms of the culture. What I did not expect from Costa Rica was the pleasantness of the people and the […]

  Posted in: Choco Rica: The Science, History and Culture of Chocolate, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester, Science, History and Culture of Chocolate

• From Bean to Bar and City to City

  Lucy Gibson

  July 1, 2022

  Traveling to Costa Rica as a study abroad trip was the best decision I made all summer. Our group of 13 students dove right into the rich culture of Central America where we experienced new food, new cultural norms, and a new language. I had many new thoughts and takeaways from this trip, especially after […]

  Posted in: Choco Rica: The Science, History and Culture of Chocolate, Costa Rica, Faculty-led, Maymester, Science, History and Culture of Chocolate

• Grey Mare’s Tail – An Unexpected Adventure

  Georgei Kennedy

  July 1, 2022

  After coming down with food poisoning the second day of our trip, I unfortunately was not able to join in 100% for our hike up Grey Mare’s Tail in Moffat, Scotland. Consequently, I joined a smaller group who travelled back into town to spend time at a local coffee shop. The roads back into town […]

  Posted in: Faculty-led, Program type, Scotland, Semester, Summer, Youth Engagement in Agriculture