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

Student Perspective: Dream realized by seeing Australia’s marsupials up-close

September 16, 2013

Courtney Hughes, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: When you think of Australian wildlife, what are some of the first creatures that come to mind? Without a doubt, most people will name kangaroos and koalas, and understandably so since these unique marsupials are found nowhere else on Earth. On my Australia study abroad program, we encountered both of these…

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

Student Perspective: Study abroad instills independence in participant

September 11, 2013

Jillian Pellicano, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Bula! My name is Jillian Pellicano, and I am eager to represent Penn State as the Lions Abroad Marketing Intern. I am a junior marketing student with a passion for exploration and the outdoors. For as long as I can remember, Fiji and Australia have been the two places in the world…

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2013-14 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Adventure and adrenaline-seeking student found perfect fit in New Zealand Adventure Recreation & Tourism program

September 5, 2013

Alex Munoz, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: Kia ora! They say that picture is worth a thousand words. Whoever said this clearly has not taken a second to gander at the New Zealand Adventure Recreation & Tourism program pictures I captured from my venture abroad. Thrill, activity, motivation, passion, excitement, exhilaration, action, experience and everlasting memories are just a…

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

Student Perspective: ECU student gained global perspective and intention to see more of world

August 30, 2013

Devan Crane, the Pirates Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day, mates!  My name is Devan Crane, and I am a junior majoring in biology at East Carolina University. I studied abroad in Australia during summer 2013 on the AUIP North Queensland program, and it was absolutely wonderful! My experience abroad changed my life, making me want to use this internship to…

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

Student Perspective: Education and traveling are keys to self-discovery

August 28, 2013

Cassie Meakin, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: I returned from Australia and New Zealand approximately a month ago, and I recently found out I have been selected as the marketing intern for Virginia Tech. I am so excited to share my experiences and memories with everyone, as it was the best time of my life. It was during my…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Sustainable Business program provided student with ‘some of the best days of my life’

August 21, 2013

Amanda Back, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: When I returned home from my 24-day adventure exploring New Zealand and Sydney during my J-term of my junior year, I truly became obsessed with traveling and with New Zealand and Australia. The experiences I had were not only the best I had during my college career, but some of the best…

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

What Next: Clemson student eager to continue learning in her post-program marketing internship

August 19, 2013

Michaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day, y’all! My name is Michaela Mills, and I am a senior marketing student. This past summer, I was able to join Clemson University and East Carolina University in the AUIP North Queensland study abroad program. I knew I was going to receive a great learning opportunity during the program, but I…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Fiji homestay family’s strong bonds impress student

August 15, 2013

Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Aloha everyone! My name is Sierra Mayer, and I am the Grizzlies Abroad Marketing Intern for this upcoming 2013-2014 school year. I am from Hawaii on the island of Kauai. I am excited to get the school year started as the new marketing intern, so I can share with people my study…

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

Student Perspective: Self-proclaimed travel addict checks Australian items off her globetrotting bucket list

August 12, 2013

Leslie Kinnas, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: Despite only two months having passed since I returned from Australia, I am already antsy to hop on a plane to relive my wild adventures. Since I can’t do that right now, I am thrilled to be the Richmond Down Under Marketing Intern so that I can share my experience with…

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