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Costa Rica: End of Program: “Saying Goodbye” by Alexis Bryson

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Dramatic Sunset in Costa Rica
It will never be like how it was in that last moment together because none of us will be the same again after this experience. That’s OK though, because we will always have memories of our time together, and that is enough.

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The Czech Republic: Pre-Departure by Leatha Starks

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Charles Bridge at dusk
If I had to narrow it down, I think as of right now, I’m most excited to get there and marvel at all the amazing architecture! Many people have told me that Prague is a beautiful city and I just can’t wait to see it for myself. Pictures can only show you so much, you know? I want to smell the air, taste the food, hear the people. All the senses!

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Portugal: Post Program Reflection: “Acabado ou Comecado” by Jeremy Caldeira

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Acabado ou Começado

The title of this final post detailing my experience in Portugal is fitting. Acabado means finished in Portuguese. But, am I finished with Portugal? Most definitely not. Although I cannot determine my own future, my goals for it have changed. I’d like to think that maybe the other proper term for this post should be começado, because I’ve only really just started.

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Mexico: Mid Program by Mason Waller

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I have reached about the halfway point of my stay here in Mexico and I think it’s time I address some of my day to day experiences here. By choosing to come to Mexico I put myself in a position where I have to live in a culture that’s pretty different from my own. While it’s an amazing experience and I wouldn’t change it for the world, it did take a little getting used to.

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New Zealand: Post Program Reflection by Emily Webster

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Takeaways and Final Reflection

As I have said over and over again, I truly feel so grateful to have had such an amazing opportunity. I remember sitting in the advisors office over two years ago talking about my upcoming schedule and the future student teaching requirement. On a whim she mentioned the option to complete the student teaching requirement abroad. There had only been 2-3 students who had done so in the past so I really didn’t know what to expect. I turned the idea over and over in my mind and talked to friends and family who I knew had my best interests in mind. Once I came to the decision to go, I was excited! I was still nervous and knew it would be challenging but I also knew that if I didn’t take this opportunity I would regret it for the rest of my life.

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