Belize Student Reflection: Charles Ruff
"There is no doubt in my mind that if I could go back and do it all over again then I would! I wouldn't change anything about it."
Student Reflections
Paraguay Student Reflection: Melissa Neufer
"I can go anywhere and know it will be what it will be"
Borneo Student Reflection: Elizabeth Jackson
"Quitting one career, and getting back into school as a 'non-traditional' student was exciting; I was finally following the path I'd put aside for decades."
Costa Rica Student Reflection: Jamie Dowd
“This is my story of how Project Dragonfly has been that big step and how each EE has taken me further up the ladder.”
Thailand Student Reflection: Mindy Ussrey
“Even now, 4 months after returning from Thailand, I am still reflecting and sharing my experience with my loved ones and friends. I have created a formal presentation"
Guyana Student Reflection: Samantha Wolfe
"My title for this blog post comes from the many people I’ve simply educated about the geography of South America (and Africa)"
Galápagos Student Reflection: Tanner Fangman
“Just when I would start to catch my breath, something else – something more – was there to take it back away."
Belize Student Reflection: Kayla Clark
“I am a saltwater human through and through so I was surprised that the parts of the trip that most impacted me were inland and not in the clear blue ocean water."
Galápagos Student Reflections: Marlie Mounts
“Breezy skies, teal waters, and abundant wildlife. If asked to capture the essence of the Galápagos Islands in just a few short words, this would be my best description."
Baja Student Reflection: Polly Diffenbaugh
“I am so glad I was finally able to start this program and come on this trip. It felt like such a long time coming and such a much needed addition to my life right now…”
India Student Reflection: Rubi Hurtado
"Students in the India course develop diverse methodologies to better understand and support human-nature co-existence."
Costa Rica Student Reflection: Begonia, Walker, Rae
"Students plot transects to investigate bromeliad presence in forest gaps vs. forest cores."
Paraguay Student Reflection: Lisa Rivera and Jeanne Salchli
"Students in the Paraguay course design investigations to engage with local young people at this culminating event toward the end of their field experience."
Baja Student Reflection: Sara Damore
“twirling around with sea lions underwater, swimming alongside of a whale shark, watching the sun rise”
Borneo Student Reflection: Lindsey Stegh
" I am fully prepared and excited to venture into a new chapter in my career – leading learners through experiences in nature’s classroom outdoors.”
Hawaii Student Reflection: Kelle Price
"The Hawaiian people truly gave me a deeper understanding of their culture, and how communities connect with science.”
Kenya Student Reflection: Fiorella Gardella
"...the landscape took a hold of me, and it was hard not to fall in love with the land and the people.”
Baja Student Reflection: Cindy Kelly
"There is nothing like an experience to make real what you may have only imagined!”
Amazon Student Reflection: Fiorella Gardella
"I will never forget all those different butterflies, the macaws and parrots, and the footprint of the jaguar"
Australia Student Reflection: Katherine Leavitt
"This course was an activator for me. It helped me understand how I can be an agent of change in my own community"
Baja Student Reflection: Rob Schultz
"The first night, we experienced the bioluminescence of the red tide that was in the bay. It was incredible to watch the waves light up a greenish-blue color in the darkness"
Belize Student Reflection: Ashley Watts
"The distinct noise of howler monkeys, the taste of stewed chicken, the smell of the sea breeze and bug spray, and the amazingly teal and blue and cerulean and green colors of the water"
Borneo Student Reflection: Stephanie Quihuiz
"I am not sure how these experiences fit into my journey through life, but I know that I was meant to experience this place for a reason. I am thankful for all the amazing experiences and people that Borneo introduced me to"
Brazil Student Reflection: John Scott
"Regrowth. This term is so simple and straightforward; however it completely encompasses my entire experience in Brazil"
Costa Rica Student Reflection: Karen Morely
"The common thread was a commitment to care; not only for nature but for each other. When one of us struggled, the rest supported"
Galápagos Student Reflection: Uriel Jurado and Kiersten Hurst
"Walking in Darwin’s footsteps. Working alongside park rangers in El Chato Tortoise Reserve...Researchers use the data to monitor the population within this region"
Guyana Student Reflection: Katie Krafte
“I find the ecology so fascinating and could read about jaguars, monkeys, caiman, etc. forever and be very happy"
India Student Reflection: Jenn Beening
"Waterfalls
like liquid veins
bring life to the Western Ghats,
but culture is planted deeper
in her roots.
Preserve the forest
for the sacred Gods,
and the flora and fauna will
blossom too."
like liquid veins
bring life to the Western Ghats,
but culture is planted deeper
in her roots.
Preserve the forest
for the sacred Gods,
and the flora and fauna will
blossom too."
Kenya Student Reflection: Drew Heyward
"The idea that conservation is not just about animals really hit home, and working firsthand with people made me realize these issues are not black and white"
Mongolia Student Reflection: Kym Janke
“The hospitality, generosity and friendliness of everyone we met in Mongolia is what jumps out at me first"
Namibia Student Reflection: James Maloney
"...my experiences can directly translate to more authentic learning moments for my students”
Paraguay Student Reflection: Christina Thompson
"The more I learn about conservation and the more I travel, I have come to realize that conservation is less about plants and animals and more about people and our relationships"
Thailand Student Reflection: Kara Urbanek
"As an educator, I have a great mission to share my newfound deeper connection to conservation with others"
Belize Student Reflection: Tami Masuoka
“Belizean birds
Every shape, size, and color
Paint the summer skies”
Belize Student Reflection: Lydia Collier
"Not only did we learn about the community of Belize and how to incorporate ideas that we learned from this experience into our individual communities at home, but we created a community amongst ourselves as an EE group"
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