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You see, I have been blessed with the opportunity to study abroad over spring break in my last semester at CSU. My friend, Jacob, and I both work for Residence Life and were introduced to Dr. Spears by a “campus bingo card” in July. When Dr. Spears found out Jacob and I study geology, he planted the Iceland seed in our heads. It has been a journey from now since July! We had to get Dr. Barineau to sign on as the instructor, get our class approved and created, find the funding for the trip, and overall handle many weeks of being a cycle of yes and no. It was worth it though. We are so thankful to Dr. Spears and Dr. Barineau for fighting for our class and allowing us this opportunity.

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