Never say no! You never know who you might meet or what you might find yourself doing when in the country.
Why did you choose these programs? I chose these programs for a multitude of reasons, but the main reason I chose these programs was so I could broaden my knowledge of other countries, as well as how similar and how different agriculture is all around the world. I also chose places I would probably not visit after I am out of college.
How did you benefit personally, professionally, or academically from your experience? Personally, I was able to broaden my knowledge of cultures across the world o Professionally, I was able to put many soft skills to work in both countries and was able to ask questions regarding agriculture to where I will be able to use these skills in the future and even bring ideas to the table in my career that might benefit us all.
What was your most memorable experience abroad? My most memorable experience was being able to visit the President’s Palace in Panama since we were the first people to visit the palace in over 20 years. This made it the top of any trips I have been on.
Have scholarships impacted your decision to study abroad? Yes, while looking to travel abroad, scholarships were a top priority for me, and through the Agronomy Department and the Study Abroad office, I was able to make my dreams a reality.
What advice would you give students who are interested in studying abroad? Never say no! You never know who you might meet or what you might find yourself doing when in the country. If you are not too sure if you would like to go to a certain country got to the interest meetings, then apply no matter what. It is better to apply than regret your decision in the future.