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…
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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…
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Today was our first day in our second town, Trienta y Tres (Day 4), and we visited the INIA experiment station cow- calf operation. I have learned a lot about beef cattle production from all of the farms, but today I felt like I learned the most about the research…
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Well, that’s a wrap! The group got back from Uruguay five days ago. I can easily say that going to Uruguay was one of the best experiences of my life. I am not sure I can even put into words how great of a trip it was but I will…
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What a week it has been. It has had its ups and downs, with more ups than downs. I got to experience a completely different culture, education system, and agricultural system. At the beginning of the week, I didn’t know what to expect and it was nothing that I thought…
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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…
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I am about to board a plane to Scotland, United Kingdom. This study abroad trip will give me the opportunity to learn more about food insecurity in a more globally and locally perspective. Besides the food insecurity component, I will be interacting with faculty from the Universitry of Glasgow, and…
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