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By: Owen Wilson, Westminster University
For myself, I wanted just one win; looking back, I probably should’ve prayed more to Tenger before signing up. Local teachers and others sang and introduced the proceedings, and as Jamie and I watched the wrestlers filter in, it became clear that this was going to be a serious challenge and that it was time to get set.
By: Tyler Hartman, Roanoke College
Along the way, we saw bits of elk fluff stuck to a branch, and we even saw some wolverine scat! We could tell it was mustelid, and Dave was the first to suggest wolverine. We took pictures and consulted with an expert after returning, and sure enough, it was from a wolverine.
By: Jacob Filipkowski, University of Vermont
Kaziikini was an unforgettable first chapter in Botswana. In just two short weeks, the learning curve has been steep, rewarding, and packed with once-in-a-lifetime moments. Watching a pride of lions dialed in for a hunt, catching a rare glimpse of a caracal vanishing into the grass, and navigating the Delta’s backwaters in a mokoro are memories that will stick with me for good. It set an incredible foundation for the rest of our season in the field.
By: Milana Krishnevsky, Macalester College
A new semester of the Mongolia Round River study abroad program is officially underway, with four students here to experience the magic of Mongolian autumn. Despite this life being vastly different from what most people would call the norm, I am already dreading the day we leave this beautiful land. Things might change, but for now, all I can say is that I wish I could stay here forever. Let this semester never end.
By: Daniela Thompson, Weber State University
Being in Mongolia with these people was an awesome, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Over the past 6 weeks, we got closer, learned how to work with each other, and had a lot of fun. We learned so many new skills including camera trapping, field work, surveying, and collecting data in various habitats. We will miss Mongolia, all the people we’ve met, and the memories and friendships we’ve made.