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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Translating Australian lingo to American

April 11, 2014

Devan Crane, the Pirates Abroad marketing intern, writes: Many people know a few common phrases from the long lists of Australian lingo, such as “G’day” meaning “hello,” but you may not realize how different some phrases really are. After being immersed into the lingo during my North Queensland program, I picked up some vocabulary that I heard frequently and tried…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes

Field Notes: Hidden Valley, a true gem and program highlight

March 5, 2014

Michaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: When Australia program alumni are asked to name their favorite program location, most respond the Great Barrier Reef or possibly the farmstays. However a spot mentioned less frequently but that’s equally as remarkable is Hidden Valley. Located on the western slope of the Paluma Range in Queensland, Hidden Valley provides an experience…

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2013-14 Interns, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Should you study abroad with a friend?

February 18, 2014

Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Your friends influence your daily decisions. We all have had this happen to us in one way or another. For me, I was sitting in one of my two-hundred-person lecture hall classes with a good friend when we saw a presentation about the unique opportunity to earn three upper-division credits while traveling…

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2013-14 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Unexpected education comes from experiential learning

February 13, 2014

Alex Munoz, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: Upon being accepted into last summer’s New Zealand Adventure Recreation and Tourism program, I did not know what to expect. I originally applied for the program because several students who had gone on it the previous year had nothing but good things to say about it. I had always wanted to study…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: How to counteract human impacts damaging Great Barrier Reef

February 10, 2014

Cassie Meakin, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: The Great Barrier Reef is not only a national symbol for Australia, it is also home to hundreds of species of coral and thousands of species of fish. While on the reef, my Hokes Abroad program participated in transect measurements along different sections of the reef. An important discussion topic while conducting research…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes

Field Notes: Top 5 things to do in Port Douglas, Australia

February 5, 2014

Reina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: During the North Queensland program, you will spend nearly a week in Port Douglas, Australia. This portion of the program is focused on traveling to and learning about the Great Barrier Reef, but there is plenty of downtime to explore all that Port Douglas has to offer. Here are some suggestions for how…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Australia program gives science majors an advantage over peers

February 3, 2014

Devan Crane, the Pirates Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a biology major, I struggled to find a study abroad program with a balance between coursework and free time. However, the Australia North Queensland program provided the perfect balance between educational rigor and extracurricular fun. Class time involved hands-on activities and research in the native environments. Many days we paired up…

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2013-14 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad benefits business majors in a host of ways

December 6, 2013

Michaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a business major, I often hear classmates in my major saying studying abroad is not beneficial for them or maybe not even possible. However in reality, these days more and more employers, especially in the business arena, are searching for prospects with a global viewpoint, international experience and even the understanding…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Farmstay feels like real home away from home

December 2, 2013

Jillian Pellicano, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Sometimes the hardest part about leaving home can be sleeping in another house. When I first found out farmstays were part of the North Queensland program, I was a bit hesitant, but I decided to put my best foot forward and just go with it. To my surprise, my farmstay turned out…

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