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Field Notes: Texas A&M students have a night out at Sydney Opera House

January 14, 2011

Tuesday night saw Texas A&M Wintermester students venture to Sydney Opera House to watch ‘Le Grand Cirque: Andrenaline’. For most students just visiting the Opera House was a big enough event, but a 90 minute show packed with crazy, edge-of-the-seat acrobatics, stunts and skits may have even outshone the setting. The gasps, shocked faces and questions of ‘how is that even possible?’…

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Australia: Sydney, Field Notes, Green Living

Green Living: Sustainable accommodation for Texas A&M

January 11, 2011

After time in New Zealand, the Texas A&M Wintermester students arrived in Sydney on Sunday to begin the second leg of their three-week program.  The students are staying in the newly-opened Sydney Harbour YHA located in The Rocks, which is a fitting accommodation for these students studying sustainability.  The YHA is the largest archaeological urban development ever completed in Australia.It is built upon…

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Library: Students ban bottled water

November 17, 2010

We caught sight of an article Dr. Paige Schneider, co-director of Pirates Abroad programs, posted on her Facebook wall and had to share it with everyone. The New York Times article “Banning the Bottle” states 86 percent of plastic water bottles end up as garbage in the United States. That’s quite a daunting fact, especially considering all the other ugly…

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What Next: Embassy of Australia marketing internship available

November 12, 2010

Looking for something worthwhile to do in the coming months? Look no further! The Embassy of Australia is offering an Education Marketing Internship in the 2011 winter/spring. The intern will be hired for six months to work four to five days per week and receive a $1000 stipend. You must have completed at least three years of college and have…

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Library: YouTube video series addresses health and safety

October 25, 2010

Getting ready to study or travel abroad in the South Pacific? Are you – or your parents – concerned about your health and well-being? Fortunately, the South Pacific is a relatively safe travel destination, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI), New Zealand is your best bet for a risk-free destination. However, even seasoned travelers will undoubtedly experience something new….

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News Brief: 2010 Photo contest winners announced

October 14, 2010

After serious deliberation, the votes are in. Thank you to all our alumni who entered a photo in the 2010 Photo Contest: It’s the Ultimate Fieldtrip! With our panel of judges having multiple favorites, picking the winning photos was no easy task. From an Aboriginal dancer to a Virginia Tech student jumping over his classmates, the photos literally caught all…

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Library: Let’s Go guides focus on student travel

September 29, 2010

From the penmanship of Harvard undergraduates, the Let’s Go travel guides highlight accommodations, food, sights, entertainment and nightlife specifically tailored to students. If you’re on a budget, then the cheap eats and hotels will be a help in your travels. With chapters divided by roadtrips, you can flip to a section for the Deep South and read suggestions for Raleigh…

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Shoestring Budget: Bus travel reduces transportation costs

September 23, 2010

When traveling around a country, bus travel can significantly reduce your transportation costs in comparison to flights. So long as you aren’t on a tight schedule, then buses offer low fares and the ability to see the passing areas. Students on our Australia programs have had positive experiences on Oz Experience hop on hop off buses, as New Zealand participants…

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Australia: Sydney, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Australian Museum provides worthwhile Sydney attraction

September 17, 2010

Three floors of interactive displays, special exhibitions and life-sized creatures fill the Australian Museum. Located opposite Hyde Park, the museum’s $8 student entrance fee makes this a good bang-for-the-buck for Sydney program participants. Exhibitions change throughout the year, so be sure to visit their website for exhibition dates before visiting if you’re especially interested in seeing one. Our staff particularly…

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