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Student Perspective: Finding a New Home In A Far Away Place – by Paige Garpstas, Penn State University

September 25, 2020

Paige Garpstas, from The Pennsylvania State University, explains her time abroad and all that it taught her. She writes: Studying abroad was a college dream I had always imagined. When looking at schools, one of my top priorities was seeking out their abroad program and what I could do to get there. I am currently a junior at Penn State,…

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Student Perspective: Packing for Your Study Abroad Adventure – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

November 27, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , shares some of her top tips for traveling abroad. She writes: When traveling halfway across the world, thinking about what to pack can be very overwhelming and stressful. Not to mention, having to master the challenge of making sure your suitcase doesn’t weigh over the limited 50 pounds so you don’t have to…

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Penn State’s new SoVA Down Under summer program visits New Zealand and Australia – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

October 25, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University, talks about the new Penn State School of Visual Arts program traveling in summer 2019. She writes: For many students, studying abroad is an experience that falls in the top 5% of their “Bucket List” items. Being able to study abroad is such an amazing opportunity that every student should have the chance of…

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2017 Interns, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Student Perspective, Travel

Student perspective: Making the friends of a lifetime – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

September 13, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , talks about her experience of studying in Sydney with Penn State School of Visual Arts in winter 2017. She writes: Traveling to a new country is always a fun and exciting experience, but sometimes it can be somewhat nerve-wracking when traveling alone. One of the best ways to explore another country is with…

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Student Perspective: Create your own unique Sydney expedition while studying abroad – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

August 8, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , shares some of her top tips for traveling abroad in Sydney, Australia. She writes:  Sydney, Australia is full of beautiful iconic scenery that every student must see while studying abroad. I vividly remember how surreal that first moment was as I stepped off the bus into the heart of the Sydney Harbor. With…

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2017 Interns, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Student Perspective, Travel

Student perspective: Transform your classroom, transform your life – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

March 24, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , talks about experience of studying in Sydney with Penn State School of Visual Arts in winter 2017. She writes: Older and wiser people always tell me that a study abroad opportunity is an “experience of a lifetime.” After earning three credits in Sydney, Australia this past winter break of 2017, I now understand…

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2017 Interns, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: AUIP welcomes Emily Fessler, Penn State University, to the AUIP marketing internship team

February 19, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , talks about experience of studying in Sydney with Penn State School of Visual Arts in winter 2017. She writes: Hi! My name is Emily Fessler and I am currently a Junior at the Pennsylvania State University studying Advertising/Public Relations as well as minoring in Business and Entrepreneurship. I am originally from Erie, Pennsylvania,…

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2017-18 Student Blogs, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Introducing Samantha Moran, student blogger from University of Montana

January 8, 2018

Introducing Samantha Moran, student blogger from the University of Montana’s Business Sustainability study abroad program in New Zealand and Sydney, Australia. Samantha wrote her pre-departure blog post in December, stay tuned for updates as she is currently travelling! Hi All! My name is Samantha Moran. I am a senior Business Management major at the University of Montana and I love…

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2017 Interns, Australia: Sydney, Field Notes, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Carmyn, from the University of Montana, shares her most memorable moments from NZ & Sydney

November 10, 2017

Carmyn Wahl, from the University of Montana, shares her most memorable moments from her study abroad program in New Zealand’s South Island and Sydney, Australia. She writes: Hello! My name is Carmyn Wahl and I am a sophomore at the University of Montana studying international business and finance. Last winter I went to New Zealand and Sydney with AUIP to…

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2017 Interns, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Introducing Marisa, Florida Down Under Australia’s Marketing Intern for 2017-18

August 29, 2017

AUIP welcomes Marisa Gottlieb, the Florida Down Under Australia Marketing Intern to the team. Marisa writes: G’day Gators! My name is Marisa Gottlieb and I will be Florida Down Under Australia’s Marketing Intern for this year! I am a third-year student at the University of Florida, majoring in Tourism and Hospitality Management and minoring in Business Administration. From a young…

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