#studyabroad
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Recently, I was fortunate enough to go on a study abroad program to the country of Scotland which was a wonderful trip and educational and perspective-changing in many ways which I had not expected. The obvious things we experienced have likely already come to your mind such as touring the University of Glasgow or Loch…
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I was fortunate enough to be a part of the CAES: Flowers and Photography study abroad this May. This program took us through three European countries, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, as we learned about the cultural and horticultural history of those nations. As someone with a vested interest in Art History, I looked forward…
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The most unexpected cultural experience that I really enjoyed was with dinner. Each lunch and dinner at restaurants were served in multiple courses. This began with the appetizer aka “Antipasto” (usually consisting of bread and olive oil if it is not included on the house). The waiters and waitresses provide just enough time for the…
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As part of the CAES: Flowers and Photography program, our group spent the last five days of the program in France. There we visited many places, such as Chantilly and Giverny, but primarily we remained in Paris. Paris truly is a cosmopolitan city, as the capital of France, it also serves as the repository for…
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If you’ve ever traveled abroad, you’ll know how different cultures can be. You can cross a town’s border and be shocked by a language change. You can travel to another country only 30 minutes by train and see different foods. And of course there is the striking nature of how beautiful other countries are, especially…
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One of the best things for me with planning and preparing and being on this trip was that I knew someone who had gone the year before and was going again. Having Cora, our TA, and a fellow employee at the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, made the trip feel so much more comfortable and…
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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…