Check out stories by our students learning around the globe.

My Trip to the Rich Coast: Derek Bartram, Major Environmental Resource Management, Minor Watersheds and Water Resources

June 17, 2013

It was the ideal image of a rainforest with a thick overcast in the sky and dense vapor coming from the trees as they transpired...

Germany - Food Travels: Shannon Smith, Biological Engineering

June 17, 2013

My experience was eye-opening in respect to education as well as culture...

Food Travels: Germany - Bryanna Kenno, Agricultural and Extension Education, INTAG and Wildlife & Fisheries Minors

May 30, 2013

An unforgettable experience and proof that dreams really do come true!

Spring Break in beautiful Costa Rica: Victoria Berger – ERM Major, Environmental Soil Science and Watersheds and Water Resources Minors

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.

Pura Vida! - ERM 499A - Costa Rica Study Tour: Andrew Clark, ERM Major

April 23, 2013

Living the Pure Life!

Backpack Adventures through Costa Rica – IAAS Spring Break service trip: Amanda Smith, Vet and Biomedical Sciences, INTAG Minor

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.

Passport to Paris; Agriculture Edition: Rachel Isaacs - Food Science major, INTAG minor

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.

An Unforgettable Equine Experience in Normandy France: Kathleen Pierce, Animal Sciences with a minor in Equine Science

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.

A Trip to be Remembered for a Lifetime - Costa Rica: Samantha Robison, Ag Science Major, Agronomy and Environmental Inquiry Minors

January 4, 2013

Food Travels - Germany: Brittany Fabin, Ag Science - Environmental Soil Science

January 4, 2013

Amazing trip, to an amazing place, with amazing people!

A Hop, Skip, and a Jump Across the Big Pond - Seoul, South Korea: Kate Bassett, AEE Major, INTAG, Leadership Development and Military Studies minors

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.

A Semester Across the Pond - Leeds, United Kingdom: Cara Nordberg, Toxicology major, ERM & Global Health minors

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.

Comparing U.S and French Agricultural Systems: Chiao Ruo Chai, Food Science

January 4, 2013

As a study abroad student in U.S from Malaysia, studying in Paris is a truly special and wonderful experience.

AN SC 499A: The Equine Industry in Normandy, France – Amy Kraus, Animal Sciences

December 18, 2012

I’m amazed by all of the unforgettable experiences we packed into just ten days...

One Large Step for One Small Town Girl: My Trip to Seoul, Korea - Ashley Tressler, Ag & Extension Education

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.

The Land of a Thousand Hills (Rwanda): Kira Hydock, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

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...

Equine Industries in France - Maria Dahl, Animal Sciences Major, INTAG minor

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.

Brisbane, Australia: Morgan Porter, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

August 28, 2012

My love of exploring new places, my passion for Steve Irwin, and my fascination of the world down under...

Costa Rica: A Bountiful Nation - BriAnna Myers, Horticulture

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!

Queensland, Australia: Jeanette Blank, Agricultural and Extension Education

August 15, 2012

Crocodile Dundee made me want to visit Australia…

More than Just a Spanish Class - Costa Rica Spanish Field Studies: Alyssa Sheppard, Animal Sciences

July 20, 2012

...the tropical air immediately began to seep into every pore and with it, the “pura vida” way of life...

The First Trip of A Lifetime - Germany: Chelsie Beck, Wildlife and Fisheries Science

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.

My Time in Perth, Australia: Andrew Clark

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...

Veterinary Medicine and Conservation in Central America; Ashley Moyer - Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences, Kinesiology

June 14, 2012

Belize is a great place to visit, and an even better place to study wildlife medicine and conservation.

Featured Class Blog: Spanish for Agriculture Field Studies (Costa Rica)

June 14, 2012

Featured Class Blog: CED 499B - Honduras

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.

Tres Chicas en la Jungla - Costa Rica: Bernadette Brogden

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...

CED 499B: Honduras - Economic Development in the Developing World: Tyler Doppelheuer

June 13, 2012

Que Pedos?

CED 499B: Honduras - Economic Development in the Developing World: Kayla Lovallo

June 13, 2012

Having the opportunity to see development first-hand is an eye-opening experience!

Horses and France, What More Could You Ask For? Katie Branham

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!

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