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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Carnarvon Gorge’s vast history and strenuous hiking engage students

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 24 The last destination that we embarked to during our time in the land down under was Carnarvon Gorge.  Carnarvon is known as the bush, which leads into the Outback. I have seen countless episodes of Animal Planet’s “I Shouldn’t Be Alive,” which usually feature the struggles individuals encounter while in…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Classmates felt fortunate to bond with local family during farm stay

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 21 The next week went by incredibly fast. I guess the saying ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ proves itself to be true. We went back to Brisbane and remained there for four days before heading to our farm stays. Brisbane time involved completing our assignments, and of course, going into…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Surfer’s Paradise offers shopping, restaurants and activities galore

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 16 As we continued our journey, we went to the Gold Coast, more specifically Surfer’s Paradise. I loved this area! It was very similar to our Miami, Florida but with an Australian twist.  It was everything you would want in a city: ideal shopping, delicious restaurant choices, fun activities and, of…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: AUIP seeks marketing interns for 2013-14 academic year

Have you recently returned from your AUIP study abroad to Australia, New Zealand or Fiji? Do you find yourself talking to everyone about your amazing international experience? Wish you could turn all that talking into an internship? Well, you can! Applications for the 2013-14 marketing internship program are now available. AUIP marketing interns provide faculty, staff and potential students vital…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Constant rain doesn’t dampen the fun and happiness of rainforest experience

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 15 Last time I wrote, it was about the Great Barrier Reef which was my favorite location without a doubt, whatsoever. It was truly astonishing in every way possible. Not only was the nature there exceptional, but let’s not forget to mention the food was kicking. We had all been pretty…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Queensland’s Lady Elliot Island is “best part of study abroad”

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 13 If I wasn’t in love with Australia enough, my fondness of this country just quadrupled. The Wolfpack Abroad program took me to the coast. Oh. My. Goodness. I already knew I loved the beach and all water-related activities (I am a marine science major after all), but it’s so much…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Brisbane’s clean, modern vibe welcomes students

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: May 30 Well, today I am in Brisbane currently exhausted due to the fact I have been on a plane for over 24 hours, arrived in Australia, then you know, just played with some koalas and kangaroos. Through all the sleepy eyes and yawns, it has been completely worth it! This city,…

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Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Snapshot

Snapshot: Lady Elliot Island welcomes NC State students and staff

The Wolfpack Abroad crew is currently out on Lady Elliot Island, pictured here. This two-mile stretch of land boasts a sustainable resort atop coral cays of the Great Barrier Reef. We hope the group is having a great time snorkeling, scuba diving and lagoon walking, while simultaneously learning from our experienced field guides. Krysta Frye, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern,…

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

News Brief: Australia named world’s happiest nation, yet again

For a third year running, Australia has secured the title of the world’s happiest country. Based upon criteria of income, jobs, housing and health, the land down under beat out number two Sweden and number three Canada for the top honor from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The OECD statistics show more than 73 percent of people aged…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Australia-bound blogger feels eager and privileged to share her experience

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: Perseverance. That word has never meant as much to me as it did when the opportunity to be a part of a study abroad program arose. Let’s just start out by saying I didn’t even get into the program the first time around. I know most people say, “Don’t tell people that!…

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