UGA - CAES - International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production : GA)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by UGA StudyAway
Final Reflection Questions
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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The people. I have never experienced a group of people more welcoming and willing to bend over backwards to make sure that I had everything I needed and more. Their heart for us will leave a lasting impact.
— Ami Harrington, Spring Break 2019 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I took away that the people and community in Uruguay are beautiful. Every where I went I could make conversation with multiple people to share our experiences. Everyone was helpful and passionate about what they do.
— Cindy Burciaga, Spring Break 2020 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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The trip was a great learning experience. The main take away I had from the trip was the differences between Uruguay's agriculture and the United States.
— Stephen Davison, Spring Break 2020 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Lean into uncertainty and take advantage of this incredible opportunity. The unknown is scary. Traveling that far is scary. BUT this trip is beyond worth it. I would give anything to go back.
— Ami Harrington, Spring Break 2019 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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To anyone considering this program, I would highly recommend it. We learned so much and got to see all the different parts of Uruguay.
— Julianna Johnson, Spring Break 2020 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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This experience opened my eyes on how other countries go about there days and the different practices they use to have the most efficient and profitable agricultural industries.
— Stephen Davison, Spring Break 2020 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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It more or less confirmed that the path I am on is the right one for me. Going out to farms and talking to people about their animals was super fun and I learned a lot about how other people outside of the US do things.
— Shannon Gray, Spring Break 2020 |