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Student Perspective: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad - by Emily Pavlitsa, Virginia Tech

Emily shares insights and tips learned during her study abroad experience. She writes: Studying abroad was one of the most...
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Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Exploring the Environment Abroad - by Kolla Buchanan, Virginia Tech

Kolla shares what she learnt during her study abroad experience. She writes: In the summer of 2025, I had...
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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

Kennedy reflects on how their experience abroad shaped their mindset. They write as follows: I think it fitting to...
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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

One of the best parts of the day is the outings! You’ll know what you’re doing because each evening...
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Australia, Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Study Abroad With Me in Australia! - by Emma Royce, The Ohio State University

Emma shares some of her favorite photos from her time studying Human Impacts on the Environment in Australia in...
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Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Suitcase, Travel
Student Perspective: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad - by Emily Pavlitsa, Virginia Tech
Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Exploring the Environment Abroad - by Kolla Buchanan, Virginia Tech
Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University
Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University
Australia, Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Study Abroad With Me in Australia! - by Emma Royce, The Ohio State University
Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Suitcase, Travel

Student Perspective: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad – by Emily Pavlitsa, Virginia Tech

November 12, 2026

Emily shares insights and tips learned during her study abroad experience. She writes: Studying abroad was one of the most memorable and impactful experiences of my college career. As I spent three weeks exploring New Zealand’s South Island through Virginia Tech’s Sustaining Human Societies and the Environment program, I learned quite a bit about traveling, living with a group, and making…

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Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Exploring the Environment Abroad – by Kolla Buchanan, Virginia Tech

June 2, 2026

Kolla shares what she learnt during her study abroad experience. She writes: In the summer of 2025, I had the opportunity to travel to Australia and New Zealand with Virginia Tech through a program focused on human interactions and the environment. As a student studying Wildlife Conservation and Animal and Poultry Sciences, I’ve always been intrigued by how human activities…

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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

February 27, 2026

Kennedy reflects on how their experience abroad shaped their mindset. They write as follows: I think it fitting to introduce myself when discussing how this study abroad changed my worldview and career goals. My name is Kennedy Fast and I am a graduating senior earning a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I have been able…

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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

February 24, 2026

One of the best parts of the day is the outings! You’ll know what you’re doing because each evening there is a compulsory briefing where the ship staff explain the schedule for the next day, from wake-up times, weather forecasts, where you’ll be going, and what you’ll be doing, and timeframes for everything else you need to know. At your…

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Australia, Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Study Abroad With Me in Australia! – by Emma Royce, The Ohio State University

December 24, 2025

Emma shares some of her favorite photos from her time studying Human Impacts on the Environment in Australia in the summer of 2024. She writes: My name is Emma Royce and I am currently a senior at The Ohio State University studying environmental policy with a specialization in environmental and social justice. I studied abroad in Australia in the summer…

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Faculty Focus, In partnership with, News

AUIP in partnership with: Dr. Kathi Jogan, University of Arkansas

September 4, 2025

We love partnering with faculty leaders who are as passionate about the South Pacific and experiential learning as we are! Dr. Kathi Jogan’s enthusiasm for New Zealand and Australia’s wildlife is so contagious, it’s easy to ignore the pouring rain while looking for dolphins in Doubtful Sound or the cold water while swimming with seals in Kaikōura. Dr. Jogan is…

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AUIP Updates, News

AUIP Updates: Building Marketing Momentum with Amy Goodbehere

July 28, 2025

With AUIP back to pre-COVID programming levels, Amy Goodbehere has rejoined the team in the role of Marketing Specialist, providing additional support to AUIP’s faculty and study abroad partners for on-campus recruitment efforts. Having been back for just over a year, she is now in the full swing of things and is in the process of expanding the suite of…

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New Zealand, Supplier Spotlight

Supplier Spotlight: Social entrepreneurship with Everybody Eats

July 28, 2025

Group meals have taken on new meaning for AUIP groups visiting Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand. Everybody Eats is an innovative, social entrepreneurship restaurant, transforming rescued food into quality 3-course meals, for everyone to enjoy on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis. Wanting to give back to the communities they visited, several of this year’s AUIP study abroad groups met with Everybody Eats…

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Student Perspective: What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad by Allie Thompson, Baylor University

July 17, 2025

Allie reflects on what she learnt and gives advice that might help future students in New Zealand, she writes: Hey there! I’m Allie Thompson and I went to New Zealand with Baylor University in Summer 2024. It was incredible and even though it has been over a year I am STILL thinking about all the ways it impacted me. However,…

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Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Suitcase, Travel

Student Perspective: Auckland Through My Digital Lens by Amina Williams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

June 16, 2025

Amina reflects on her study abroad experience and how her digital camera helped her capture the unforgettable beauty of New Zealand. She writes: Before leaving for New Zealand, I decided to gift myself a digital camera. I had been wanting one for a while, and the timing just felt right. Once I arrived in Auckland, I realized how perfect that…

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