#studyabroad
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As I have said in my pre-trip blog post, I had never really thought studying abroad was for me, but now I think I am hooked. The adrenaline you feel traveling to such an unfamiliar place so far from home is unreal. You never really know how much is out there until you experience it…
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A day out from leaving for the Uruguay study abroad trip and I can’t sleep a wink. Thousands of questions are running through my head… “Will I get lost in the airport? Should I have stayed home for spring break? What if I have problems with my passport? Did I pack enough of the right…
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Today I noticed that the students at Troqueer Primary School are allowed to go outside by themselves without a teacher. They are also very independent when transitioning from class to class and eating in the lunch room. Children are allowed to sit wherever they want at lunch and they know when they need to leave…
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Preparing for my first trip out of the country was very exciting yet also very nerve-racking. It was difficult for me to find a balance between packing everything I needed and not over packing. I normally over pack everywhere I go because you never know exactly what the weather will be like, or how many…
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It has been nine days since returning from Scotland. I wish more than anything that I could return. Every day, I find myself reflecting on my experience and how the Scottish culture continues to make an impact on my thinking in regards to agriculture, education, and society as a whole. While I love America and the…
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I’ll be honest: I didn’t really have a lot of fears the moments leading up to my departure for Zurich, Switzerland. Perhaps it was due to my international background or the fact that I approach situations in an unconventional manner – I’m really not too sure. Large changes such as these breed immense opportunities for…
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After only a couple of days, I fell in love with Scotland and its people. From the magnificent landscapes to the enthusiastic, bright students, I could not be more intrigued with this country. We had the opportunity to plant 500 trees with Primary students. The education system in Scotland varies quite a bit from America, but it is…
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The airplane touched down on Saturday morning, and my excitement skyrocketed! We were finally in Uruguay! I have been contemplating what this was going to be like, and now, it was time to make it a reality. The first two days in the country have been great and I have already learned so much. My…