#AgDawgAbroad
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As we were beginning to prepare for this 18 day trip I tried to grasp the entirely new culture(s) I’d be experiencing while abroad. Through countless google searches, Pinterest boards and asking around I felt more prepared, but still quite uncertain. Growing up on a cattle farm and immersed in the agricultural community I quickly…
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In this picture, there are Nelore cattle, which is the most used beef cattle in Brazil. These specific cattle are being used in a research project that is testing for feed efficiency based on their food and water intake. Anytime they eat or drink, the tag on their ears alerts the feed/water bunker that they…
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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…
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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…
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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…