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Join our conversation with Shuyun Aguavil, a shaman from Ecuador today at 5pm ET via Zoom.

https://t.co/JwUPLDdx1D

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Join our conversation with Shuyun Aguavil, a shaman from Ecuador on Tuesday October 26th at 5pm ET via Zoom.

https://t.co/JwUPLDdx1D

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Join us for a conversation with Regina Montero, a sustainable tourism teacher and advocate.

https://t.co/9a3S3TMKMJ

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To close off National Wellness Month, we want to share tips on continuing to practice self-care after this month. Continue eating healthy, exercise regularly, journal, prioritize sleep, learn a new skill, and practice positive self-talk.

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With school starting, don't forget to prepare yourself for study abroad! 🗺️ Some tips for making study abroad more affordable are to plan ahead, apply for scholarships, stick to a budget, and be mindful of program costs available to you!

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As we continue in National Wellness Month, remember to take care of your physical, psychological, emotional, and professional self. A few ways are to drink more water, fuel your body with healthy food, spend time outside, or get enough sleep.

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It's National Wellness Month! So grab a cup of coffee and relax! While you're at it check out our YouTube video on how Cafe Gatun and COOPULAG R.L make their coffee in Guabo, Panama. ☕
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If you go to Costa Rica, prepare to eat a lot of Gallo Pinto, their national dish! 🇨🇷 It's a combination of rice, beans, and lizano, a traditional seasoning sauce. The dish got its name from the black beans against the light color of the rice.

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We have begun planning faculty-led study abroad trips later this year and next year! In our new blog are helpful resources when evaluating risk and destinations for faculty and study abroad advisors developing programs.
Read here: https://t.co/je8KdkpD3y

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This is Bolivia's national dish, Salteñas! 🇧🇴 Salteña is the Bolivian form of an empanada filled with chicken, beef, pork, or vegetables mixed into a stew and gelatin. For the complete experience, serve it alongside Bolivia's spicy sauce Llajwa!

#studyabroad #Bolivia #Salteña

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This is Argentina's national dish, Asado! 🇦🇷 It's more than just a dish, it's a technique for grilling meats as well as social gatherings. In an Asado, typically the meats that are cooked are chicken, beef, pork, morcilla, and chorizo.

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This is Ceviche, the national dish of Peru and Ecuador! 🇵🇪 🇪🇨 Ecuadorian and Peruvian Ceviche consists of mostly shrimp, lime juice, and tomato sauce and can be eaten with tortilla chips. In Peru, Ceviche even has a holiday in its honor!
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We discussed with @provocateurkhan, from @CalLutheran and @virginia_tech on his first study abroad trip. He shared tips on he got started, how the pandemic has made an impact, and more!

Check out this episode of Industry Insights: https://t.co/3scjtEffH8

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The Andean Condor is in the vulture family and found in the Andes Mountains throughout South America. It's the longest-living and largest flying bird in the world. It is the national bird of Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile.

PC: Mike Flaherty. Parque Condor, Ecuador

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Summer is here, so let's talk about birds! The Harpy Eagle is the largest and strongest raptor in Latin America. Unfortunately, populations have declined due to deforestation and hunting. It's Panama's national bird and depicted on the nation’s coat of arms.

PC: Haui Ared

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To celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we highlighted our Jamaica study abroad program. 🇯🇲 We share what your students can experience plus fun, must-see places, traditions, and dishes... like jerk chicken!

To read: https://t.co/uS5Suhh19l

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June is National Rose Month!🌹The rose is the national flower of Ecuador! 🇪🇨 Ecuadorian roses are known for their huge blossoms in red, pink, yellow, & purple. Women make up 70% of the flower workers and developed independence & economic empowerment.

#studyabroad #Ecuador

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June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month! Did you know the Caribbean-American population is 13.2 million in the U.S.? Caribbean-Americans celebrate through dancing, traditional meals, parades, and observing and appreciating their rich history.

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The Andean Cock of the Rock is from the cotinga family native to South America. We can thank the Cock of the Rock for being an important seed dispersal agent of the Andean cloud forests, generating new growth every year.

PC: Ryan Dibala from Las Tangaras Reserve, Ecuador

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CAUS/SPIA's Winter Session Course in Mexico! "Migration and Remittances as the Forces Binding Mexico and the United States" - This 8-day course on location Oaxaca, MX is open to all majors, freshmen through senior. Visit the link below!

https://t.co/OuexdVxV9u

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