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Back to Home Enriching the Lives of Our Students Caley White Caley White spent the summer of 2003 as a congressional intern in Washington, D.C. working in the office of Representative Max Burns. Her duties included attending agricultural committee hearings, writing memos for Representative Burns for those hearings, and general office duties. Aside from work, Caley made the most of her time in Washington to see the sights. Her favorite place in Washington is Arlington Cemetery. The Arlington House, Robert E. Lee's homeplace, sits on a hill with a view of the whole city. Caley affirms that the view is "beautiful." During the summer, she made a lot of new friends, especially the people at her workplace. On one occasion, she met Vice President Dick Cheney. The summer in the nation's capitol changed Caley's life. In a sense, she "grew up." Caley now knows that she can live in a big city and find her way around. She also discovered that she can be an asset to an employer. Before leaving for Washington, Caley was concerned that she wouldn't do a good job or be able to meet the demands. But she did a good job and met the demands! Although the work was challenging, Caley feels that she was a positive addition to the office for the short time she was there. Her experience was so positive that Caley's career goals now include returning to Washington and working for a representative. Concerning her time as an intern, Caley states, "I would encourage everybody to apply for this internship. I learned so much and had so much fun." Caley, an Athens native, expects to graduate from UGA with an Agricultural Economics degree in May 2004. She has been a student in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics for one and a half years and is vice president of the Agricultural and Environmental Economics Club. On Wednesday nights, Caley teaches three-year-olds at the Prince Avenue Baptist Church. In her leisure time, she likes to read and shop. Brandon Henry The summer of 2003 was a milestone in the life of Brandon Henry, a fourth year student with an Agribusiness major. For twelve weeks, he was given the opportunity to intern at the European Office of the Georgia Department of Agriculture in Brussels, Belgium. Growing up on a farm in Chatsworth, Georgia, Brandon never dreamed he would spend the summer after his 21st birthday in Europe, of all places. It was quite a "shock" to leave the comfort of his family and friends in his hometown and at UGA and find himself in the middle of a city where he didn't speak the language, knew no one, and had no idea where to find "anything." But through his experience of living in Europe for a summer, Brandon learned a lot about himself, made many new friends from various backgrounds, and gained new perspectives on how he views the world. The work he accomplished and all of his experiences in Europe have enriched his life. The main focus of the work at the European office is to promote Georgia's agricultural products to all of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Throughout the summer, Brandon's work concentrated on researching how the grocery market across Europe functions and how Georgia products could penetrate this market, the European Union's (E.U.) ending its moratorium on genetically modified crops, the enlargement of the E.U. from 15 to 25 countries, and the recently drafted E.U. Constitution. "All work and no play would make Brandon a dull boy;" but Brandon is not a dull boy! He made the most of his opportunity to see Europe. He stood under the Eiffel Tower and climbed the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, walked under the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, visited the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, mountain biked through Germany's Black Forest, rode the Eurostar under the English Channel, walked London Bridge, swam at Belgium's beaches, white water rafted in the Swiss Alps, and experienced Amsterdam after dark. Shortly before leaving Europe, Brandon wrote, "The experiences I gained here are going to last me for the rest of my life. After living in Brussels this long, I've found that life in a European city can be tolerable to someone from my background. But, you know what? I'm ready to get back. I've found out that right back in Georgia is where I belong; no place else I've ever been even compares to it. I really appreciate the opportunity that the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Georgia Department of Agriculture have given me, but I just can't wait till I'm able to stand in my front yard and see Fort Mountain, look off my back porch and watch my cattle graze, and be able to sit down and eat Mama's fried cube steaks, biscuits, and gravy with my family." This was not Brandon's first excursion out of the country. In the summer of 2002, he participated in a study abroad program in Xalapa, Mexico. He has been on the Dean's List, a Presidential Scholar, and is a member of Alpha Zeta. He is also a member of Alpha Gamma Rho and the UGA Cattlemen's Association and the 2003 president of the Agricultural and Environmental Economics Club. He enjoys watching UGA football, working with cattle and being outdoors. After graduation, Brandon plans to attend graduate school and work in the poultry industry. Ross Yasin Ross Yasin is a fourth year student with a double major in Agribusiness and Finance. He has been a student in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics for two years and is a recipient of the Dudley Hughes Scholarship. Ross has served as treasurer of FFA, vice president and president of the UGA Campus Civitan Club, Block & Bridle - Sgt. at Arms, and vice president and current president of the Agricultural Economics Club. Also, Ross served on the 2002 - 2003 UGA Meats Judging Team. The team practiced three days a week to prepare for the contests - Houston Livestock & Rodeo Meats Judging Contest and the Southeastern Contest held in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington, Kentucky. At the Southeastern Contest, UGA placed second and Ross finished as the sixth highest individual overall. Not only is Ross active on campus, he is actively involved in the community. He worked with Georgia Special Olympics at their 2003 horse show and on beautification projects, including river clean up at Sandy Creek Park in Athens. Also, he helped raise money and participated in Relay for Life and set up a tutoring program with the UGA Campus Civitan Club and local Athens elementary schools. With double majors in Agribusiness and Finance, Ross hopes to work in the financial department of a large agricultural-based corporation. He enjoys spending leisure with family and friends and going back to visit his hometown of Perry, Georgia. He also likes traveling, all sports, listening to music, and going to concerts. Back to Home

Enriching the Lives of Our Students

Caley White

Caley White spent the summer of 2003 as a congressional intern in Washington, D.C. working in the office of Representative Max Burns. Her duties included attending agricultural committee hearings, writing memos for Representative Burns for those hearings, and general office duties.

Aside from work, Caley made the most of her time in Washington to see the sights. Her favorite place in Washington is Arlington Cemetery. The Arlington House, Robert E. Lee's homeplace, sits on a hill with a view of the whole city. Caley affirms that the view is "beautiful." During the summer, she made a lot of new friends, especially the people at her workplace. On one occasion, she met Vice President Dick Cheney.

The summer in the nation's capitol changed Caley's life. In a sense, she "grew up." Caley now knows that she can live in a big city and find her way around. She also discovered that she can be an asset to an employer. Before leaving for Washington, Caley was concerned that she wouldn't do a good job or be able to meet the demands. But she did a good job and met the demands! Although the work was challenging, Caley feels that she was a positive addition to the office for the short time she was there. Her experience was so positive that Caley's career goals now include returning to Washington and working for a representative. Concerning her time as an intern, Caley states, "I would encourage everybody to apply for this internship. I learned so much and had so much fun."

Caley, an Athens native, expects to graduate from UGA with an Agricultural Economics degree in May 2004. She has been a student in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics for one and a half years and is vice president of the Agricultural and Environmental Economics Club. On Wednesday nights, Caley teaches three-year-olds at the Prince Avenue Baptist Church. In her leisure time, she likes to read and shop.

Brandon Henry

The summer of 2003 was a milestone in the life of Brandon Henry, a fourth year student with an Agribusiness major. For twelve weeks, he was given the opportunity to intern at the European Office of the Georgia Department of Agriculture in Brussels, Belgium. Growing up on a farm in Chatsworth, Georgia, Brandon never dreamed he would spend the summer after his 21st birthday in Europe, of all places. It was quite a "shock" to leave the comfort of his family and friends in his hometown and at UGA and find himself in the middle of a city where he didn't speak the language, knew no one, and had no idea where to find "anything." But through his experience of living in Europe for a summer, Brandon learned a lot about himself, made many new friends from various backgrounds, and gained new perspectives on how he views the world. The work he accomplished and all of his experiences in Europe have enriched his life.

The main focus of the work at the European office is to promote Georgia's agricultural products to all of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Throughout the summer, Brandon's work concentrated on researching how the grocery market across Europe functions and how Georgia products could penetrate this market, the European Union's (E.U.) ending its moratorium on genetically modified crops, the enlargement of the E.U. from 15 to 25 countries, and the recently drafted E.U. Constitution.

"All work and no play would make Brandon a dull boy;" but Brandon is not a dull boy! He made the most of his opportunity to see Europe. He stood under the Eiffel Tower and climbed the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, walked under the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, visited the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, mountain biked through Germany's Black Forest, rode the Eurostar under the English Channel, walked London Bridge, swam at Belgium's beaches, white water rafted in the Swiss Alps, and experienced Amsterdam after dark.

Shortly before leaving Europe, Brandon wrote, "The experiences I gained here are going to last me for the rest of my life. After living in Brussels this long, I've found that life in a European city can be tolerable to someone from my background. But, you know what? I'm ready to get back. I've found out that right back in Georgia is where I belong; no place else I've ever been even compares to it. I really appreciate the opportunity that the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Georgia Department of Agriculture have given me, but I just can't wait till I'm able to stand in my front yard and see Fort Mountain, look off my back porch and watch my cattle graze, and be able to sit down and eat Mama's fried cube steaks, biscuits, and gravy with my family."

This was not Brandon's first excursion out of the country. In the summer of 2002, he participated in a study abroad program in Xalapa, Mexico. He has been on the Dean's List, a Presidential Scholar, and is a member of Alpha Zeta. He is also a member of Alpha Gamma Rho and the UGA Cattlemen's Association and the 2003 president of the Agricultural and Environmental Economics Club. He enjoys watching UGA football, working with cattle and being outdoors. After graduation, Brandon plans to attend graduate school and work in the poultry industry.

Ross Yasin

Ross Yasin is a fourth year student with a double major in Agribusiness and Finance. He has been a student in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics for two years and is a recipient of the Dudley Hughes Scholarship. Ross has served as treasurer of FFA, vice president and president of the UGA Campus Civitan Club, Block & Bridle - Sgt. at Arms, and vice president and current president of the Agricultural Economics Club. Also, Ross served on the 2002 - 2003 UGA Meats Judging Team. The team practiced three days a week to prepare for the contests - Houston Livestock & Rodeo Meats Judging Contest and the Southeastern Contest held in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington, Kentucky. At the Southeastern Contest, UGA placed second and Ross finished as the sixth highest individual overall.

Not only is Ross active on campus, he is actively involved in the community. He worked with Georgia Special Olympics at their 2003 horse show and on beautification projects, including river clean up at Sandy Creek Park in Athens. Also, he helped raise money and participated in Relay for Life and set up a tutoring program with the UGA Campus Civitan Club and local Athens elementary schools.

With double majors in Agribusiness and Finance, Ross hopes to work in the financial department of a large agricultural-based corporation. He enjoys spending leisure with family and friends and going back to visit his hometown of Perry, Georgia. He also likes traveling, all sports, listening to music, and going to concerts.

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