Patricia and Jared

Ready... Set...

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August 30th 2008
It's Go Time! After months of waiting, I'm now finally less than 36 hours away from getting on a flight that will (eventually, after a stop-off in Amsterdam) take me to South Africa! Yes, I am packed already, although I reserve the right to re-pack for fun. I get to go to South Africa with a UW Exploration Seminar-- a one-month study abroad experience that will count as credit to ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more