Pre-trip
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Quick bio and things I’m looking forward to
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I was born with a need to meet new people and see new places in my heart. It has become my norm to feel restless. This restlessness can only be quelled by adventure. Sometimes I can stick a bandage on it by dreaming of my next adventure, but nothing works as well as seeing new…
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Congratulations! You have been selected to participate in the Choco Rica Study abroad in Costa Rica! That was kind of what the email sounded like when I first found out I would be participating in my first trip with UGA Study Abroad. I was excited and had to contain myself because I was ready to…
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New Adventures To be completely honest, studying abroad had never really occurred to me. Normally, I am quite the home-body and don’t like to venture too far out of my cultural comfort zone. I went to Colorado for eight days this past summer, and that was even a little tough for me to adjust to. Long…
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What a busy day! I spent the day finishing up labs and midterms as well as packing. Being the procrastinator that I am, I waited until the last minute to pack. It was incredibly stressful. I made three trips to WalMart today. My best friend Shelby, who has been on multiple international trips, helped tremendously.…
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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 airport now with my family…
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The day is finally here, and I am going to Costa Rica! I found out that I was accepted into this program over the summer, which did not feel that long ago. Now fast forward five months and I am all packed and heading to the airport. Before I left Athens I was trying to…
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As I sat at my desk studying for final exams, I couldn’t help but look forward to summer. No class, free time, hanging with friends. Except the summer before senior year isn’t like that. I’m taking a summer class, working a job, and most of my friends are staying at their colleges for class and…
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I cannot believe I will be in Costa Rica at this time, 48 hours from now. Just after pushing through a tough week of exams, I am getting ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure. Its tempting tonight, after staying up until 3 a.m. studying to just want to go home and enjoy the comforts…