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Robert Smith, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: Studying abroad in the South Pacific is amazing, but there is something to keep in mind when preparing to travel abroad: It is important to be equipped with the right gear. You will be seeing and doing countless exciting things, so you do not want to worry about getting wet, wearing uncomfortable…
Continue readingFollowing her time on the 2012 North Queensland Sustainability program, one of our student bloggers Hannah Cohan from Buckeyes Abroad spent a week traveling from Cairns to Sydney by bus. En route, she stopped by the Gold Coast in Queensland for some surfing before eventually ending up in Sydney. Here are some memorable photos Hannah took during her Sydney touring and…
Continue readingLily Hislop, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger and Illinois Abroad alumna shares a quick overview of her program itinerary and her overall highlight and lowlight of her time in the country. Who else, like Lily, wants to return to New Zealand to spend more time with the adorable seal pups? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28lrsOadYWw?list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315]
Continue readingThis summer Illinois Abroad students and faculty went on AUIP’s inaugural New Zealand Adventure Tourism program. One of the program’s student bloggers Kerri Malone gives us a snapshot her of their program and encourages other students to take the journey as well. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZA6-0HbCpE&w=420&h=315]
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger and Lions Abroad alumnus, created a video of his program experiences and condensed them into a quick three-minute video for your enjoyment! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByij5RLAzc&w=560&h=315]
Continue readingHannah Cohan, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: I’m back in Yungaburra, in what is the most adorable hostel: On the Wallaby. It’s been such a blast…Last night we celebrated the Fourth of July and watched the State of Origin game at the same time! We decorated the lobby with red white and blue streamers, and did sparklers. Today,…
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: Now that schoolwork is just about done, we didn’t have to worry so much about taking notes and got to focus all of our attention on soaking up the sites and sounds of Australia. We started after breakfast with a trip to Gallo Dairyland, a chocolate and cheese store. Everything looked…
Continue readingHannah Cohan, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: Day 3 in Australia! Right now I’m on Magnetic Island, with thirteen minutes left to go on my internet…aaaaand there’s a spider on the mouse pad. This is going to be more difficult than I thought… /mute thud/ Now that that’s out of the way, on to business! ***DISCLAIMER: I didn’t…
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: Wednesday, June 6 Today we arrived at our second last location: a homey place called “On the Wallaby.” It’s a backpacker’s lodge with probably the friendliest staff we’ve encountered so far. This was evident as soon as we arrived when Tracy (one of the employees) greeted us with smiles, jokes, and…
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: Saturday, June 2 Finally! A place that feels like home. Today we arrived at our farm stays, and it has been quite a comforting experience thus far. I’m with the four other male students on a 260 acre property that has been owned by this family since 1985. Upon arrival this…
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