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2017 Student Blogs, Australia, Customized Program, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef

Jessica Fong, Arizona State University’s Barrett in Australia student blogger, writes: We are only halfway through our program, and yet have already experienced so much of Australia. On Thursday, our group snorkeled with John Rumney and the staff from Calypso Reef Charters at Opal Reef, which was about an hour and a half by boat from Port Douglas. Opal Reef…

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2017 Student Blogs, Australia, Customized Program, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: A lesson in Australian wildlife

Jessica Fong, Arizona State University’s Barrett in Australia student blogger, writes: Ever since I was accepted into the Barrett in Australia program, all I’ve been able to think about is what it would be like to experience Australian wildlife up close and personal. As we began our travels in Melbourne, I didn’t expect to see any native fauna until we…

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2017 Student Blogs, Customized Program, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Special Learners in Oceania

Lauren Fenyes, the University of North Texas’ Special Learners in Oceania student blogger, writes: Greetings, my name is Lauren and I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to travel abroad to New Zealand and Australia with a faculty-led program through my college, the University of North Texas. I have been anticipating this program since the moment I first stumbled…

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2017 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Leaving a Farm and Family

Lacy Miller, a Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: My name is Lacy Miller and I am not your typical student. My decision to study abroad was a long back-and-forth process, as I am a mother to a two-year-old boy. Picking up and leaving for three weeks was not exactly something I had planned on when attending school! However, after…

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2017 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Ready to Learn from the Environment

McKenna Scott, a Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: G’day! My name is McKenna Scott and I am a sophomore Recreation and Leisure Services major at Baylor University. I have been given the opportunity to travel to Australia, and while it seems daunting at times, I am looking forward to the positively enchanting feeling of exploring a new place….

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2017 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: T-Minus 5 Days and Counting!

Jessica Fong, the Arizona State University’s Barrett in Australia student blogger, writes: Now that the semester has finally wrapped up and I am no longer losing sleep over group projects, lab reports, and final exams, I can finally focus my attention on the really important things…like packing for Australia!   My name is Jessica Fong and I am a mechanical engineering student…

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2017 Student Blogs, Australia, Suitcase

Student Perspective: Your Suitcase-Tips for Preparing to Study Abroad

Amanda Sanchez, the NC State Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: Studying abroad is an exciting and amazing experience! But when traveling, being prepared can be the difference between a good day and a rough one. So, in preparation for your trip, here are some reasons to take preparing seriously; it might make all the difference on your journey! Some people love…

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