CAES
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This past May I was given the opportunity to go on a study away with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) through a program titled “Scotland:Youth Engagement in Agriculture”. When I read through the program description I was convinced there couldn’t be a better study-away opportunity that tied into my professional goals. My…
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While studying abroad, there were a few travel days to get to our next major stop in the trip. However, my favorite travel day included a final destination to Delft, Netherlands with two amazing scheduled detours. Royal FloraHolland, the largest flower auction in the world, was the first detour, and it was a ten out…
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When thinking about French gardens, two prominent names immediately come to mind – the formal Gardens of Versailles and the informal gardens at Giverny. These iconic landscapes showcase contrasting styles, each offering its own unique charm. The Gardens of Versailles, located just outside Paris, are a testament to opulence and grandeur. The main axis, known…
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On the Flowers and Photography trip, there were so many tours and historical sites that the faculty planned on the program. Still, my favorite thing I was able to experience was the paddle boat ride my friends and I decided to do when we had a free afternoon in Amsterdam. One of the key takeaways…
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If there is any advice I could have for packing before going on a study abroad, it would be to pack a variety of clothing for different seasons. The suitcase I packed to go on my study abroad trip to The Netherlands included a lot of summer clothing. However, I quickly realized my mistake in…
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During my trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos, I traveled by air, land and water to appreciate the natural sights that the country had to offer. On our first day in Quito, we took the Teleférico gondola lift up to Pichincha Volcano, which was the highest elevation we would reach during our trip. At…
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During our stay at the Maquipucuna cloud forest reserve in Ecuador, we got to taste the ecolodge’s sustainably grown coffee and see where it was cultivated. Our class visited the Orongo coffee plantation where we got to try our hand at harvesting coffee. We carefully walked on the steep incline where arabica plants grew and…
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I never thought much about being a teacher or what it takes to be a teacher, that is until I got to become one for the Youth in Agriculture Study Abroad in Scotland. After this experience, I have gained a whole new appreciation towards educators and what it takes to become one. Going into this…
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Picture this, a rugged landscape, medieval castles, crystal clear waterfalls, and outstanding scenery! It is a place I had only ever seen in TV shows, movies, and pictures, one where I never thought I would get to experience in person. The months before departing for Scotland left me feeling anxious, but excited about what I…
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While on my study abroad ‘Flowers and Photography’ we went around to several different countries in Europe we were able to spend a week in Belgium. While there we got to experience the differences in some of their cities, such as Antwerp, Brussels, and Bruges. Each of these cities had a variety of different things…