Tag Archives: Pre-departure

Africa? More Like Awesome! – Kamden’s Blog: 06/14/2024

I am going to be honest and say that I am really nerding out about the termites for some reason, and I VERY much hope to see their high mounds and the plants which grow well with them. They are … Continue reading

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Caroline’s Blog: Pre-Departure Blog

I am not sure what to expect from this trip – I am certainly very, very excited, but also quite nervous. I am for sure expecting to learn a lot, to go outside my comfort zone, and to experience a … Continue reading

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Kacey’s Blog: Predeparture – 6/14/2023

Hello! We are leaving for Tanzania tomorrow, and I still need to run to Target. I took a long nap today and missed my Target-running window. However, I am super excited for this trip, and (besides my Target run) I … Continue reading

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Milton’s Blog: Pre-Departure (6/14/24)

Hi everyone! My name is Milton Nguyen, and I am an incoming Junior at Wiess College at Rice University and welcome to my blog! Over the next two weeks, I will be traveling to Tanzania as part of my BIOS/ANTH … Continue reading

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Marlo’s Blog – 6/14/2024

Yesterday, as I sat in the Chicago O’hare airport eating Auntie Anne’s Mini Hotdog Pretzels at 7:30am, I found myself thinking “the trips started, I should probably start reflecting.” But, since Chicagoans apparently find it appropriate to keep their airports … Continue reading

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Carina’s Blog: Pre-Departure – 6/14/24

Preparing for this trip has been a very exciting part of my summer. Every time I learn something new about the places we’re going, I look forward to it even more. Most of this has come from a lot of … Continue reading

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Anna’s Blog: Pre-Departure Thoughts and Feelings (6/14/2024)

With the Tanzania trip commencing in a few days it is all beginning to feel real. In terms of expectations, I am going into this trip with an open mind. I am expecting to be challenged with new experiences in … Continue reading

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Rose’s Blog: Trepidation- A Pre-Departure Reflection

Terror Reflection Excitement Preparation(?) I need to pick up my mosquito net from REI today Dreading the 19 hour flights Anticipation Tentative confidence Inquisitive Optimism Nature-deprived   As I write this, there are two days until our little BIOS 323 … Continue reading

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Pre-Departure: Thoughts Before Take-off

*Written 12 June 2024 It is just a few days before the trip, and I am already set to go. Because I live elsewhere in Texas, I will be flying into Houston tomorrow and staying with family near Rice for … Continue reading

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