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Thumbs Up! Let's Do This!

by: kelsy_j

created on: May 25, 2013 | Arkansas, United States

I am not much of a writer so forgive me if this is short and grammatically incorrect. However, tonight is my last night in the states so I thought it would be the perfect time to write my first journal. I'm a good old southern girl from southeast Arkansas. I've only been out of the south twice in my 21 years of life, it has been ten years since I …
Just a bit about myself...

by: JordanMiller

created on: May 24, 2013 | North Carolina, United States

Hello everybody! I’m hoping to get better at these journal entries, I’ve never been good a keeping a journal… But here goes! My name is Jordan Miller. I am a Horticulture student at the University of Arkansas about to enter my senior year. This summer (actually in just a few days) I'll be in Scotland involved in the Observation and Research Assignment in Pitlochry. I’ll also be visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens in …
So you want to backpack South East Asia

by: gottzuky

created on: May 24, 2013 | Bangkok, Thailand

Rule 1 - Get a backpack. You can get a really good "fake North Face" or a real one, up to you. Either way, in order to backpack South East Asia, you need a backpack, otherwise, you will be rolling your bags everywhere. And, believe me, its not really comfortable to roll your bag on the beach. Plus, you will look geeky and you will envy people who have awesome …

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Further discoveries at Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam

by: activetravelasia

created on: May 24, 2013 | Vietnam

Thuy Cung Cave in Sinh Ton Valley at Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is becoming a well-known stopping point for tourists. Clear blue water in Thuy Cung CaveThe site boasts imposing mountains, curved waterways and green valley. The area has Thuy Cung and Thung Tre caves, which provide ample opportunity for exploration. Sinh Ton Valley is also famous for Dau Rai tree population and diversified flora.It takes at least one day or two …
Starting up!

by: timmytimtam

created on: May 24, 2013 | Armidale, Australia

Hey everyone, Timothy Frauenfelder here! At the start of this year i applied to go on a volunteer conservation trip all the way to Costa Rica from here in Australia! I plan to work with endangered animals and help assist in their survival and make a difference in the survival rates of certain animals. I have always loved animals and wanted to do something about the lowering numbers of endangered species …

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Departure from Home Base

by: lodoesangmo

created on: May 23, 2013 | New York, United States

I've started and re-started the begininng to this first journal many times and finally decided that it should have more of a conversational approach - after all, this might be the only portal through which family and friends can follow my trip. Despite exchanging promises to make the occasional skype call and even an e-mail every two days upon the insistence of my concerned mother, this …

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How to take the perfect trip to Vietnam

by: activetravelasia

created on: May 23, 2013 | Vietnam

From the island-studded seas of the north to the meandering waterways of the south, Vietnam is a country defined by the diversity of its land and the resilience and generosity of its people. ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA shows you how to take the perfect trip to Vietnam. Halong Bay: best for coast The mystical landscape of Halong Bay, where over 2000 limestone islets rise from the Gulf of Tonkin. Once upon a time, a friendly …
Day 1

by: AshleyWalker

created on: May 22, 2013 | Cusco, Peru

I got to Cusco today and the place that I am staying at is really cool. Its a hotel/apartment type thing and there are seven girls from my program lving with me. Me and my roommate are in the loft of the apartment and the view is beautiful. We went to dinner and toured some of the city for a little bit so I cannot wait until tomorrow when I …

CIS Center for International Studies
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Hi there!

by: shaynasosnowik

created on: May 22, 2013 | New York, United States

Hi Everyone! I guess I’ll follow Victoria’s lead. I’m finishing up my sophomore year at Macaulay Honors College in New York. Alas, I have no real experience with horses, they seem pretty exotic to me right now. The idea of becoming proficient in riding a horse for me is like the idea of becoming proficient in riding an ostrich. (I have ridden a couple times, but I found the imagery too …

Adelante Abroad
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Background Information

by: sarah_vance

created on: Apr 20, 2013 | Louisiana, United States

My name is Sarah Vance, and I’m 24 years old. I was born and raised in central Louisiana, and lived with my mom, dad, and brother until attending college at the age of 18. I graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2010 at the age of 21 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. I began recruiting in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Louisiana Tech University in January …

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