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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Where does the world’s largest koala population live?

March 6, 2012

Chris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, reveals the “adorable” animal found on Magnetic Island: Magnetic Island is a small island off the coast of Townsville, Australia with under 2,500 permanent residents. Within a World Heritage listed area, this 20-square-mile island is breathtakingly beautiful. Affectionately referred to as Maggie by the locals, this island is home to the largest koala population…

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2011-12 Interns, 2012 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Inspiration, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: How to maximize your study abroad experience

February 29, 2012

Bowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Ah, the typical “How to maximize your [insert life decision here]” spiel.  But it is true; while you can bring home many unforgettable tales of your study abroad trip, there is a way you can slip a few more past customs. Here are a couple of tips I found out on my own…

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Student Perspective: Watch out for Australia’s harmful wildlife

February 27, 2012

Kasha Patel, the Deacons Abroad  marketing intern, gives reminders to be careful when in Australia’s natural areas: Before you go traveling around Australia, make sure you are completely aware of the flora and fauna around you. Our field guides  kept us well informed of the potentially toxic or harmful wildlife around us. The following are potentially toxic species that were…

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Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: No McDonald’s, just local foods are the way to eat

February 22, 2012

Hannah Strange, Florida Down Under  marketing intern, encourages students to eat local foods in Australia and Fiji: With Valentine’s Day last week, it seems everyone is still talking about a certain special thing – chocolate! Of course what kind of chocolate you’re thinking about really depends on where you are from. I’m English, so for me you can’t beat a…

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Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes

Field Notes: Farm stay is a North Queensland focal point

February 10, 2012

Chris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad  marketing intern, reminisces on his farm stay in North Queensland: One of the focal points of the North Queensland program  is the farm stay in the Atherton Tablelands  west of the city of Cairns. Atherton was first settled as a tin mining and logging town. Today the Tablelands are a key producer of agricultural products as…

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Library: Rick Steves says study abroad is necessity

February 8, 2012

Most of us know that Rick Steves as an expert on European travel. What you may not know is that he’s a huge supporter of study abroad. Steves wrote an opinion piece in USA Today  on January 19 to make the case that study abroad is a crucial investment in preparing our nation’s future generations. He wrote, “If we want…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, News Brief

News Brief: Australia Day celebrated on January 26

January 26, 2012

In a country boasting thousands of miles of beach coastline, friendly residents and a laid-back lifestyle, why wouldn’t people in the land Down Under want to celebrate being proud Australians? Well, come tomorrow, January 26, that’s exactly what happens on Australia Day. The nation simply celebrates what’s great about Australia and being Australian. January 26 was chosen as Australia Day…

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Library: Future Unlimited video winner harmonizes about studying in Australia

January 18, 2012

Most of our study abroad students rave about their experiences in Australia, so it’s nice to hear other students unrelated to our programs saying the same things. Study in Australia has announced the winner of their Future Unlimited student video contest to be Steven Oishi for his video ‘My Future Unlimited.’ Steven won out of 56 student videos submitted and if you watch…

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Student Perspective: Eat like an Australian

January 13, 2012

Kasha Patel, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, shares a few snack tips she learned from native Australians: Try a chocolate jelly baby. I’m sure you’re wondering what in the world this is. Well, Colin, our bus driver to Carnarvon Gorge, showed us the wonderful combination of Cadbury milk chocolate and Jelly Babies. First, let a piece of Cadbury milk chocolate…

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Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, What Next

What Next: Alumna of the month Hannah Rogers discusses study abroad’s impact on her

December 12, 2011

For our December Alumni of the Month, we’re pleased to feature 2009 North Queensland and Fiji student Hannah Rogers from the University of Florida. After her involvement in our programs, Hannah has stayed in close touch with Dr. Heather Gibson at UF and Eleanor on our team. Always one to help out at study abroad fairs and pre-departure orientations, Hannah…

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