As I’ve survived a couple of weeks back from Belize, I can honestly say that I still think about this amazing trip every day. Every class I have I’ve thought about how my experiences abroad can be applied to what I am learning now. My all-time favorite aspect of the trip was going to the Read More…
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Olivia – Sharing is caring
It has been a few weeks since we landed back in Newark after our incredible trip to Belize. The adjustment to being home was not nearly as smooth as acclimating to the Belizean weather had been. I was cold and mildly thrown off by the time change when the questions began. “How was the trip? Read More…
Riley – The Future is Bright
It has been a couple of weeks since we have been in Belize and I am missing the country like crazy especially after coming home to snowy, cold weather! This trip was about agriculture in Belize but for me I gained so much more on this trip. I found a deeper appreciation for the things Read More…
Elise – So What’s Next???
Wow, I can’t believe that our trip to Belize is over. My experiences in AEE 499: Indigenous Knowledge and Agricultural Education have been outstanding to say the least. I’ve had the chance to learn so much about the history, culture, agriculture and education system of Belize both in the classroom and abroad, and I cannot Read More…
The Best Farmers Tan on Campus
After spending all spring break in the jungle of Central America coming back to center country PA was like going from filet mignon to buttered noodles. Don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy it here on campus, but its been quite the change when contrasting it to Belize. The trip, overall, was such an amazing Read More…
Killian – The Ending of the Chapter
They say all good things must come to an end. After weeks of preparations in class we set off for a life changing experience. While in Belize we spoke to a variety of farmers, family members, teachers, students, and advocates. All of these amazing people shared one common trait passion. They were passionate about their Read More…
Lexi – The Best Trip Ever!
It has been two weeks since I have returned from Belize, and I still cannot believe I returned. It all feels like a good dream. I feel like I still have not had enough time to process everything that I have learned and absorbed all of the information that was presented to us on our Read More…
The End?
So what is the best way to end a study abroad in Belize? How about a night tour of the Belize Zoo! Before we came to Belize we read the book The Last Flight of the Scarlett Macaw, which told us about one woman’s journey to save a small piece of Belize’s beautiful wildlife. This woman’s name Read More…
All good things must come to an end
As we travel back home and looking back on this trip, all I can say is it was definitely an unforgettable experience. Our overall interests were focused on in agriculture and the education system but we got so much more out of it then just that. I’ve been to other states but never out of Read More…
I Can’t “Belize” It’s Over
Today is our last day, and I am sad to say we are on our way to the airport. I am sad to go, but at the same time I am not sad about the fact that there won’t be any bugs to bite me back at State College. I have had so much fun Read More…