Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (a reflection)
Stars shining in the vast emptiness of the dark sky in Borrego Springs. A cool breeze blowing through the crisp night air . A perfect time for some reflection right?
The UF Immersion Program has been such a great opportunity to experience what it is like out in nature and to make new friends along the way. Being a senior, I knew that the Immersion program would be a perfect way to end off my undergraduate years with a bang. Honestly, I was scared about how the classes would be conducted, but so far, it has been a great combination of education and play. This Desert Biodiversity course allowed me to learn so many new things about the ecology of the desert from so many different biological backgrounds. I also experienced going up MOUNTAINS and SAND DUNES. Though those hikes were some of the most physically strenuous work I have ever done (I’m looking at you, Kelso Dunes), knowing that I was with such a supportive group of friends actually made me feel less exhausted. I was also able to see snow in the desert and get constellation lessons from Norm, Olesya, and Pedro. All these memorable experiences jam-packed into a two week excursion.
So, I would like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone in the class for making it an awesome one. Thank you to the instructors for making the class educational and fun. Thank you to the people who planned the groceries and for being so accommodating to different dietary restrictions. Thank you to the chefs, dishwashers, and cleaners. Thank you everyone for all the good times. All of y’alls laughter, support, and joy made the trip very special and one that I will treasure. :]
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