My study abroad experience was the best month of my life. I cannot even begin to express the words that would describe my time on the island of South Caicos in the Caribbean. It was a dream come true to finally get a hands-on learning experience with field work and research in such a beautiful country. I learned a lot about the world around me as I traveled, met new people, and talked to locals. The memories I made there are unbelievably special to me, and I wish I could have stayed longer; one month flew by so fast. I will never forget my time studying abroad and all the breathtaking marine life I was blessed to encounter.

Lauren studied at the School for Field Studies in Turks & Caicos. She studied Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies, Minor: Photography