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2014-15 Student Blogs, Fiji, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Fiji student makes memories to last a lifetime

February 13, 2015

Victoria Robertson, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Studying abroad in Fiji has been one of the most influential trips of my life. I made new friends, learned new customs and took more from the experience than I ever thought possible. I zip-lined through the rainforest, kayaked down the gorgeous Navua River, went horseback riding along the…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Fijian homestay delivers life-changing experience

January 29, 2015

Xuanyan Ouyang, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Life-changing means you have experienced something different that alters life circumstances or outlooks in a substantial way. The day and a half we spent in Votua Village, short yet eye-opening, was just that. The homestay experience helped us learn more about the true Fijian lifestyle and the impact of tourism on…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Fiji program academics enhanced with kayaking and ziplining adventures

January 21, 2015

Xuanyan Ouyang, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Bula! As with every study abroad program, academic study was not the only thing that we were doing. Our program combined activities and cultural interactions to enhance our learning in an experiential way. Two of my favorite program components were our kayaking and ziplining adventures. Kayaking the Navua River After hearing…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Fiji, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Why you should look forward to your homestay

January 20, 2015

Victoria Robertson, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Going into my study abroad program, living with a homestay family was something I dreaded. Even while in Fiji, I couldn’t help but be nervous for what was to come. Looking back now, I wish I hadn’t been this way, as this was one of the most enriching experiences…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand

Field Notes: Student sees character emerge from the rubble in Christchurch

January 8, 2015

Joe Bagazinski, 2014-15 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: After hearing about the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes I was not sure what to expect when visiting the city, but it turned out to be one of the strangest feelings I’ve ever had. I never knew the old Christchurch, but as I walked through the shadows of what the city used…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Fiji

Student Perspective: Student steps out of comfort zone to head to Fiji

January 6, 2015

Victoria Robertson, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Ever need to get away? To prove to yourself you can be independent in an environment foreign to you? Ever want to immerse yourself in a new culture completely? I know I had all of these feelings when I first applied to study abroad in Fiji. And if I’m…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Ask why NOT study abroad instead of why

December 19, 2014

Joe Bagazinski, 2014-15 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: Hi everyone! My name is Joe Bagazinski; I am a senior marketing student from the University of North Texas. Nine months ago I was casually sitting in my Marketing Foundations course when an opportunity to do a Wintermester abroad in New Zealand and Australia was presented to us….

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Antarctica

Student Perspective: Student fulfills a dream in most remote continent on earth

December 16, 2014

Isamar Pineda, 2014-15 Antarctica Sustainability student blogger, writes: Hello, my name is Isamar Pineda, and I am currently in my third year at the University at Buffalo majoring in international studies. When I graduate, I hope to obtain a job in the international sector and join the Peace Corps while traveling as much as possible. Today I  am leaving for my…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Ohio State culminates in Australia with powerful and fun experiences on the Great Barrier Reef

June 27, 2014

Amanda Ferguson, 2014 North Queensland student blogger, writes: Thursday, May 29 If being in Australia wasn’t magical enough, swimming with Nemo and his friends certainly was far more than I could have imagined. I think many of my classmates would agree that while every event on this trip has been spectacular, they’ve all been stops on the road to the…

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