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PERPIGNAN (FRANCE)
In 1997, I traveled to Perpignan (France) as an international exchange student. I stayed with a host family and had the opportunity to study the educational system, culture, and art. The most amazing food consumed: crepes from a street vendor, non-refrigerated yogurt, Foie gras, Pot-au-feu, warm brie, fresh baguettes...oh, and amazing red wines.
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BARCELONA (SPAIN)
In 1997, I traveled to Barcelona (Spain) as an international exchange student. I stayed with a host family and had the opportunity to study the educational system, culture, and art.
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TAMUNING (GUAM)
In 2000, I traveled to Tamuning (Guam) as part of a cultural travel expedition. I had the chance to study the native Chamorro people of Guam. Of the utmost importance is respect for elders, community, one's family, and food. Tabasco sauce is one of the main condiments consumed by the Chamorro people, at a rate of almost two, 2oz bottles per person per year ("A Tabasco World Tour", Tabasco.com. Retrieved June 2012)
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EDINBURGH (SCOTLAND)
In 2004, I traveled to Edinburgh (Scotland) as an international exchange student intern through the Wisconsin In Scotland (WIS) Program. I lived in the Dalkeith Palace in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland and with a wonderful host family. During this time, I worked at the Cherry Road Adult Training & Resource Centre , a training center that offers a variety of courses and other training opportunities for adults with disabilities. The most interesting food consumed: haggis, neeps, tatties and spotted dick.
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LONDON (ENGLAND)
In 2004, after finishing my internship in Scotland, I continued on to London (England) to explore the education, art, and culture. Staying in hostels, I managed to navigate the most interesting (and somewhat touristy) areas within England. Most amazing food experiences: Toad-in-a-hole, Black pudding, traditional Fish-n-Chips, and a few pints of Boddington's, Bass, and Newcastle.
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JEJU (SOUTH KOREA)
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SEOUL (SOUTH KOREA)
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OAXACA (MEXICO)
In 2009, I led a group of college students to Oaxaca, Mexico, where we focused our work on a low-income primary school (Colegio Cruz Del Ángel Secundaria) teaching English and art. While there, we learned that Indigenous people comprise 33% of the state population, of which only 5% ever attain an education beyond the primary grade levels.; 90% of all indigenous teachers do not have satisfactory academic backgrounds. ("About Oaxaca". The Oaxaca Fund Initiative. Retrieved September 10, 2010). Most amazing food consumed: street vendor tacos, empanadas, La Soledad chocolate, and various horchatas during the Water Festival.
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MERIDA (MEXICO)
In 2009, I was appointed to the Sister City Delegation that traveled from Sarasota (Florida) to Mérida (Mexico) to explore the potential international relationship in education, commerce, and art; Mérida became Sarasota’s 8th Sister City 2012. Developed working relationships with Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, National Autonomous University of Mexico, and Anahuac Mayab University. Most incredible foods consumed: Helado de Mamey, Yucatan Lemon Soup, and Black Mole Sauce.
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ALBERTA (CANADA)
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