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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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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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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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The Fact Files: Test out a Tim Tam recipe

October 5, 2011

If you have been on one of AUIP’s New Zealand or Australia programs then you will have undoubtedly come across Tim Tams. For those of you that have not had the pleasure, Tim Tam’s are a brand of chocolate cookie currently manufactured by Arnott’s in Australia. A Tim Tam is made up of two layers of chocolate malted cookie, traditionally separated by a light chocolate…

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The Fact Files: Try Sara’s Aunty Margaret’s pavlova recipe

September 1, 2011

As promised in last week’s blog, we have managed to persuade Sara to share her special pavlova recipe from her Aunty Margaret so you can make one at home and recreate those yummy memories of New Zealand and Australia: Ingredients  – 6 eggs (separated) – 2 cups sugar – 2 teaspoons malt vinegar – 3 tablespoons water – 2 teaspoons…

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What Next: Win two roundtrip tickets to Australia

August 29, 2011

Have you participated in one of our study abroad programs in Australia? Feel like heading back? Here is your chance. Make a video about your study abroad experience in Australia and how it has impacted your career, academic prospects or life to help you achieve your goals and you could be in to win two return tickets to Australia. The…

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News Brief: Vote for People’s Choice Award in 2011 AUIP Photo Contest

August 23, 2011

Have you always wanted to win a People’s Choice Award? Well, while you won’t have the chance to walk the red carpet, you can win a gift pack full of goodies! This year, our AUIP Photo Contest has a new category: The People’s Choice Award. We know that our panel of judges will select some stellar photographs for First, Second…

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