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Adrienne Wilson, 2011 South Queensland student blogger, writes: Hello, world. I haven’t had a chance to go on the Internet almost at all since we’ve arrived, so here’s a mass update to make up for that. May 20 I arrived in Brisbane on May 20th, but it turned out that the rest of the class wasn’t arriving until the 21st,…
Continue readingWhile studying abroad you’ll certainly want to acquaint yourself with all the various parts of town. And maximizing your free time requires some transportation faster than your own two legs at times. Cue the latest mode of public transport in Brisbane for our South Queensland students: CityCycle. Brisbane’s public bike hire scheme recently opened the 100th station, making the bikes…
Continue readingWhat’s been read over 8,000 times? This AUIP blog, of course! Here are some fast facts about our blog: We have 146 posts to date, including this one. Our highest traffic day thus far was October 15, 2010, the day after we announced the 2010 Photo Contest winners with this News Brief entry. We just introduced a new category titled…
Continue readingAdrienne Wilson, 2011 South Queensland student blogger, writes: Hello there, world! My name is Adrienne, and you’re about to join me on an amazing 24-day journey into the glorious depths of South Queensland, Australia. What adventures I can share with you depends on the course syllabus provided by AUIP, the weather, my health, and how much pocket money my parents…
Continue readingStudents, it’s likely you’ve found yourself stopping by the local grocery store on the way home from class to pick up pre-made sushi or canned soup to have for dinner when you’re too tired to cook, much less stay awake through a restaurant meal. Right? Just because you study abroad, doesn’t mean you can’t do the exact same thing. Almost…
Continue readingBarry Davies is a field guide for AUIP students spending time at Binna Burra during our South Queensland program. Barry shares with us information about some of his experiences and the place he loves: It is raining again! I shouldn’t be surprised because I live in a rainforest and it has been raining all summer. ‘My’ rainforest is in the beautiful Lamington National Park in Queensland, Australia where…
Continue readingHave you been on one of AUIP’s Australia programs? Loved the country and want to head back? Here is your chance; the Embassy of Australia is seeking a summer marketing intern who has spent time in Australia previously. Interns are hired for a period of two to three months, work four to five days a week and will receive a…
Continue readingBrisbane City YHA is a supplier that provides accommodation for AUIP students spending time in Brisbane during our South Queensland program. Brisbane City YHA shares with us some information about Queensland, Brisbane and their facilities: Brisbane is fast becoming the ultimate first stop destination in Australia for students and backpackers. The commencement of direct flights between Brisbane and Dallas by…
Continue readingWant a flat grant of US$27,000 for one academic year of study in another country? We bet you do! The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships offer both undergraduate and graduate students the chance to study at universities in the 200 countries and geographical regions where Rotary clubs are active. So whether you were hooked on international education through your participation in…
Continue readingDid you think the Fox Glacier hike completely dominated the Lake Matheson walk on the New Zealand program? Or did you prefer the Rocks walking tour to the Pyrmont one on the Sydney program? Well, we’re giving our students and faculty a social media voice on their program preferences. We’ve launched the Program Feud questions on Facebook for just this…
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