My study abroad trip to Ecuador this past July was absolutely life changing. Not only was I able to learn an immense amount of information on the ecology of Ecuador, but the experiences I had there will forever be in my memory. The people I met, the places we visited, those who we helped, and … Continue reading Life Changing Moments in Ecuador
This past summer I had the opportunity of a lifetime to study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa . I’ve always wanted to study abroad, and I finally got my chance! There were four of us that took the trip to South Africa: our Professor Donna Ettel, and two other students besides myself, Martha and … Continue reading Study Abroad South Africa – Opportunity of a Lifetime
Wednesday 07/27 – Wednesday morning is finally here! We are getting ready to go to the coffee farm currently sitting out by the pool eating breakfast with the crew. Once we arrived at the coffee shop, we were greeted with amazing actors that gave us a very informative tour and one that’s quite comical. We … Continue reading About coffee farms and mountain views!
A day full of adventures. After a long drive we finally arrived at Canopy San Luis. This was my first time zip lining. It was awesome. I had the opportunity to enjoy the virgin forest, the flora, and fauna through a series of cable systems. From many meters high I was able to see the … Continue reading Adventures in Costa Rica
While visiting the Machalilla National Park on Isla De La Plata, our guide gave us one piece of advice: leave only your footprints. This is a saying I have seen posted on various occasions. I’ve seen it in parks, on beaches, and while taking many vacations. It is a creative way to remind people that … Continue reading Do Not Leave Only Your Footprints
It was a bittersweet departure today. We are incredibly proud of the American and Vietnamese students who not only worked hard to bridge cultural differences but to embrace and accept them. The students sang all night and the faculty watched with great joy. We could not have imagined a better end to our Vietnamese experience. … Continue reading Bittersweet Celebration of our Time in Vietnam