SpringBreak
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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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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 and changes they are trying…
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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 definitely try. At the beginning…
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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 it was going to be.…
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This is a blog post written on March 6th, 2017. The education system in Scotland surprised me. It was interesting to see the teachers in action, instead of just reading about it online. My observations and interactions today challenged the way I view primary/elementary education. Although this wasn’t a physical challenge, it was a challenge to…
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Written March 3, 2017 I’m on the plane! This is my 3rd time leaving the country, but my first time flying across the ocean. I’m excited and nervous and happy and sad all at the same time. I’m excited for this experience- from developing deeper relationships with my classmates, to seeing new places, to teaching…
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Having the opportunity to tour all over Georgia and see a variety of operations has opened my eyes to the wide variety of agricultural businesses that Georgia has to offer. One of our most beautiful stops was in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Wolf Mountain Vineyard. Literally on the side of a mountain, this winery…
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