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Tessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hello everyone! My name is Tessa Arnold, and I am so excited to represent AUIP and Hokies Abroad at Virginia Techas the new marketing intern. In summer 2011, I traveled out of the country for the first time in my entire life to North Queensland, Australia to study abroad. What an amazing…
Continue readingThe didgeridoo-playing Aborigine and the cattle warning sign in North Queensland caught our eye for the Local Culture category. Meanwhile in the Memorable Places category, the rocks at Magnetic Island and the beautiful day at Mount Cook certainly received votes for awards. However while all these photos and the other entries were quite impressive, we’re pleased to announce the 2012…
Continue readingAli Johnson, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hello there mates! My name is Ali Johnson, and I am the new Tigers Abroad Marketing Intern for Clemson University. I had the best summer of my life while studying abroad in North Queensland this past summer. I am so excited to be the new marketing intern for Tigers Abroad so I…
Continue readingWhen packing for a trip, maximizing luggage space is essential to streamlining your travel process. Airlines charge high rates for additional checked luggage plus hauling a heavy suitcase through airports and along your travels can be quite frustrating. For an extra checked bag from the U.S. to Australia, Delta currently charges $60 for a second bag and $200 for a…
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 readingWith over $3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, the AUIP Photo Contest is better than ever to enter. Our amazing sponsors, StudentUniverse, Lowepro, Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments, Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, Hexagon International, South Sea Cruises, Abel Tasman Kayaks, Maori Tours Kaikoura, Lonely Planet and EvoShield, have ensured this year’s winners of the 2012 Photo Contest: Discovering the…
Continue readingKeeping in touch with friends and family can be challenging whilst traveling abroad, but it doesn’t have to be. While email and Facebook offer quick and easy access to notify everyone back home you’re having an amazing time, these communication methods just aren’t the same as calling and hearing loved ones’ voices. Calling from the South Pacific home to the…
Continue readingWhen considering whether to apply for one of our AUIP programs, you likely met the AUIP Marketing Intern at your home university. Our stellar team of interns help spread the word about programs via class visits, organization visits, information sessions and a host of other mechanisms. After the success of our inaugural 2011-12 internship program, we’re now seeking new interns…
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…
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