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

The Fact Files: How to counteract human impacts damaging Great Barrier Reef

February 10, 2014

Cassie Meakin, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: The Great Barrier Reef is not only a national symbol for Australia, it is also home to hundreds of species of coral and thousands of species of fish. While on the reef, my Hokes Abroad program participated in transect measurements along different sections of the reef. An important discussion topic while conducting research…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes

Field Notes: Top 5 things to do in Port Douglas, Australia

February 5, 2014

Reina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: During the North Queensland program, you will spend nearly a week in Port Douglas, Australia. This portion of the program is focused on traveling to and learning about the Great Barrier Reef, but there is plenty of downtime to explore all that Port Douglas has to offer. Here are some suggestions for how…

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

Student Perspective: Australia program gives science majors an advantage over peers

February 3, 2014

Devan Crane, the Pirates Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a biology major, I struggled to find a study abroad program with a balance between coursework and free time. However, the Australia North Queensland program provided the perfect balance between educational rigor and extracurricular fun. Class time involved hands-on activities and research in the native environments. Many days we paired up…

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2013-14 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad benefits business majors in a host of ways

December 6, 2013

Michaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a business major, I often hear classmates in my major saying studying abroad is not beneficial for them or maybe not even possible. However in reality, these days more and more employers, especially in the business arena, are searching for prospects with a global viewpoint, international experience and even the understanding…

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

Field Notes: Farmstay feels like real home away from home

December 2, 2013

Jillian Pellicano, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Sometimes the hardest part about leaving home can be sleeping in another house. When I first found out farmstays were part of the North Queensland program, I was a bit hesitant, but I decided to put my best foot forward and just go with it. To my surprise, my farmstay turned out…

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

Student Perspective: How to prepare yourself for a full day of exploring the Great Barrier Reef

November 13, 2013

Reina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: The idea of spending all day on a boat approximately 35 miles off the coast of Australia on the Great Barrier Reef is both exciting and intimidating. To make sure you can fully enjoy your trip to the Great Barrier Reef, I have a few tips for you: 1.     Take motion sickness medicine….

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

Student Perspective: Study abroad without friends in order to make new friends

October 2, 2013

Leslie Kinnas, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: One of the most rewarding experiences I had while in Australia was building all of the new friendships.  My North Queensland study abroad group consisted of three universities, 32 students and four faculty members, all coming from different backgrounds and interests. I really enjoyed traveling with our cohort because we were…

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

Student Perspective: Traveling halfway around the world inspires student to pursue dreams

September 27, 2013

Reina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day, mate! My name is Reina Tyl, and I am one of the Buckeyes Abroad marketing Interns for The Ohio State University. I am a third year Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources. Spending the majority of my life growing up in metro Detroit and relocating…

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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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