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April 23, 2013
Costa Rica was the greenest, most beautiful place I have ever seen. Nine days in this picturesque country was just not long enough.
April 23, 2013
Living the Pure Life!
April 23, 2013
Overall this journey to Costa Rica was amazing and I don’t want to change a single thing about it. We saw so many incredible things, met so many people and really learned what it means to be a good traveler.
February 19, 2013
I never wanted to leave Paris. I came back to the US craving the buttery croissants and Nutella crepes, and wishing that I could eat duck confeit meal every day of my life.
February 19, 2013
When I registered for An Sc 499A, I thought I knew what I was getting myself into. After all, a course titled “Normandy France Equine Industry Studies” seemed pretty self-explanatory. But I never would have guessed that I could learn so much or that I would have so many incredible opportunities in one semester and a 10 day visit to France.
January 4, 2013
January 4, 2013
Amazing trip, to an amazing place, with amazing people!
January 4, 2013
This summer, I had the opportunity of a life time. Never before would I have thought that I, Kate Bassett, would find myself in Seoul South Korea. But Hey!! I did, and it was worth every bit of it.
January 4, 2013
Leeds was the perfect city for me. Leeds Uni is the size of Penn State, so the campus felt a bit like home. I’m really glad that I decided to take go out of my comfort zone.
January 4, 2013
As a study abroad student in U.S from Malaysia, studying in Paris is a truly special and wonderful experience.
December 18, 2012
I’m amazed by all of the unforgettable experiences we packed into just ten days...
December 18, 2012
Never let fear or doubt stop you from grabbing such an amazing opportunity. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I will never forget the experiences, memories, and friends I made along the way.
December 4, 2012
I look forward to returning to Urukundo next summer to see how the agricultural practices are holding up and to witness the progress in animal productivity...
September 29, 2012
This past summer of 2012, I attended a study abroad trip with Dr. Marianne Fivek and Dr. Ann Swinker, and fifteen other students from Penn State. The trip was for an embedded course on French Equine Industries in Normandy. The objective of the trip was to learn about the horse business in France, which included, breeding, transportation, dressage, racing, showing, and selling.
August 28, 2012
My love of exploring new places, my passion for Steve Irwin, and my fascination of the world down under...
August 28, 2012
To sum up Costa Rica in one sentence I would have to say that the people are welcoming, the landscapes are breathtaking, and the culture, food, and activities are perfect! Make the trip!
August 15, 2012
Crocodile Dundee made me want to visit Australia…
July 20, 2012
...the tropical air immediately began to seep into every pore and with it, the “pura vida” way of life...
July 20, 2012
I have never been on a plane, let alone, overseas. I took this opportunity to go on this trip because of the endless possibilities, to experience a different culture and explore where my ancestors have originated from.
July 20, 2012
Aside from all the wonderful things I saw, I am extremely grateful for all the friends I made on this trip. This trip tested my confidence and my independence and from it, I believe I have become a stronger person...
June 14, 2012
Belize is a great place to visit, and an even better place to study wildlife medicine and conservation.
June 14, 2012
June 14, 2012
This 1 week field trip to Honduras is intended to provide a broad overview of the many issues facing local development initiatives in rural communities. The trip will expose us to local projects and initiatives developed during the last few years in the Yeguare valley to improve the local economy and reduce extreme poverty. These changes are slow and difficult and not always with positive results. Our hope is that this trip will help provide insight into difficulties of rural development.
June 14, 2012
After putting our boots on we walk to the shed, grab our shovels and wheel barrows, and head back to the nursery to pick out some baby trees that look big enough to plant...
June 13, 2012
Que Pedos?
June 13, 2012
Having the opportunity to see development first-hand is an eye-opening experience!
June 13, 2012
This was an experience of a life time! If you love animals, especially horses, and would like to experience an unforgettable cultural experience this is the trip for you!
June 13, 2012
The most difficult question to answer is what was my favorite part of the trip...
June 13, 2012
Today’s world is becoming increasingly more globalized, so it is very important for us to realize we aren’t the only ones here and that we all contribute something to the world. We share our resources and products with one another to make the world complete. This was such an amazing experience and I am truly blessed to have been able to participate.
May 30, 2012
The Penn State CED class arrived in Nairobi, Kenya in their efforts to work in collaboration with the Children & Youth Empowerment Centre (CYEC) in Nyeri, Kenya. The class is comprised of nine students and three faculty members from the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State. The CYEC functions to provide street orphans and at-risk youth with education and vocational skills so that once they leave the Centre, they may be able to generate income on their own. The students are working closely with the older youth at the facility who participate in a Community-Based Organization (CBO) who run their own small businesses to generate income. During the three week immersion, PSU students will assist the CBO youth in projects like; small business workshops, resource identification in the locale, livestock production, and hay making.
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Ag Sciences Global
Address
106 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email globalag@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0249
- Fax 814-865-3055
