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Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Culture, nature, history and real-world education practices – by Madeline Sweany, Texas A&M University

December 16, 2024

Madeline Sweany, from Texas A&M University, tells the story of her study abroad experience in Aotearoa New Zealand. She writes: The first words I heard when stepping off of the 17 hour flight to Wellington, New Zealand were “Kia Ora”. This a greeting from the Māori culture, one that is native to this pacific island. While the literal translation of…

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Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel, Uncategorized

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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Australia, Australia: Northern Territory, Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel, Uncategorized

Student Perspective: Telling a Story – by Brooke Burkhart, Penn State University

November 25, 2019

Brooke Burkhart, from the Penn State University, explains why she enjoyed creating art and learning about the history of dot painting within the Aboriginal communities in Australia. She writes: I had many amazing experiences with all of the art-making we did throughout our abroad adventure.  One experience that particularly influenced me during this trip was the art-making and gallery tour…

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2018-2019 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Customized Program, Inspiration, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: AUIP welcomes Megan Andreasen, Ohio State University, to the AUIP marketing internship team

February 5, 2019

Megan Andreasen talks about her experience of studying in North Queensland, Australia, in May 2018. She writes: Hello everyone! My name is Megan Andreasen and I am currently studying environmental science at the Ohio State University. I am from New Jersey, where I spent most of my childhood at the Jersey Shore and in the Atlantic Ocean. I have always…

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2017 Student Blogs, 2017-18 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program

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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2017 Student Blogs, 2017-18 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program

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 Student Blogs, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Schools and Sightseeing in Sydney!

July 3, 2017

Lauren Fenyes, the University of North Texas Special Learners in Oceania student blogger writes in her final blog post: My spectacular study abroad program has come to an end, and although I am sad to finish this brief chapter of my life, I am incredibly thankful for the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met. The final days of…

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2017 Student Blogs, Customized Program, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Kaikoura and Christchurch

June 30, 2017

Lauren Fenyes, the University of North Texas Special Learners in Oceania student blogger writes: As my time in New Zealand comes to an end, I wanted to share some of the many spectacular things I have experienced in the past week. Our second stop in New Zealand was to Kaikoura, a small town rich with Maori culture and beautiful scenery….

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2017 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: The Sydney Opera House

June 30, 2017

Jessica Fong, Arizona State University’s Barrett in Australia student blogger, writes in her final blog post: The Sydney Opera House is an iconic building recognized all around the world. We had the distinct pleasure of going on a group tour of this incredible cultural center.   To begin the tour, our lovely German tour guide distributed headsets to each one…

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2017 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Customized Program, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: The Outback!

June 30, 2017

Jessica Fong, Arizona State University’s Barrett in Australia student blogger, writes: Chillagoe is exactly what I imagined the Outback to look like. What did I imagine it to look like you ask? Great question! Imagine a reddish-brown landscape, with sparse tree coverage and large rock formations surrounding the area. There are no large buildings and hardly any people around. That,…

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