SpringBreak
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During spring break, I was granted the opportunity to travel to Uruguay to tour and learn about the agricultural systems of the country. While there I was able to tour El Paraiso, a 10,000-acre ranch near Trienta y Tres that specializes in Cow-Calf, rice, soybean, and horse production. I had the honor while there to…
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Looking back on Friday March the 3rd at around 10 pm: the plane begins to fuel-up as the pungent smell of gasoline makes its way into the cabin. We listen to the pre-flight demonstration before departing for Montevideo, Uruguay. The flight attendants begin to secure the cabin and the whine of the engines grows louder by…
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The Uruguayan Study Abroad’ s host, Bruno, loved to say, “we are tough people, with tender hearts.” To the best of my memory, that was one of the very first things he had said to me–and it really stuck. I thought about that everyday of the trip, and I saw countless examples. The resiliency of…
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As I prepared to attend the Uruguay study abroad, I was most excited for three things. 1) Experiencing a new culture, 2) Playing with some beautiful cattle, & 3) Trying all the new foods. Between all three things, I was most interested in the opportunity to try the new foods. I have always been adventurous…
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While abroad in Uruguay for the International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production program, I rode a horse for the first time! I got the opportunity while visiting one of the various family farms we visited throughout the program. The family farm where I got on and rode my first horse was El Paraiso…
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During my study abroad trip in Uruguay, my favorite learning experience took place on the family ranch, Angus Los Tilos. This family ranch was a great teacher on the external challenges that came with a changing natural environment and confronting them with spearheading solutions. The introduction of the farm quickly grasped my attention as we…
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Ever since I was a little kid I have been a particularly picky-eater. I am a big supporter of not trying to fix something that’s not broken, so if I know I like it I get it! I understand when people say, “its adventurous to try new things.” Nevertheless, I don’t usually like something. I…
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I have had the privilege in growing up surrounded by military veterans ranging from World War Two to the War or Terrorism. I have always been inspired by those individuals, and I have learned to value and embody the morals that they fought for. Naturally, I drifted towards a military career, and now I will…
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Day 5 in Uruguay! What a whirlwind this trip has been so far. On this day we were in Treinta y Tres at El Paraiso ranch. This was by far my favorite day! When first discussing the trip details we were not going to be able to ride the nice horses, and I was bummed,…
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While in Uruguay, I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to be allowed to participate in new and interesting experiences in the agricultural field. Growing up I never really got to experience livestock or grain production. Consequently, traveling to an international country is a great way to get your feet wet. As pictured…