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2015-16 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Programs, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Arrival in the Outback and lessons from the Stolen Generation

January 6, 2016

Christine Oksas, the University of Illinois Health and Diversity in Sydney and South Australia 2015-16 student blogger, writes: The vast, dry, rust-colored land here in Australia has seen so much history – some of the oldest in the world. Though at times it may be sad and hard to hear, learning about the history of Australia’s Aboriginal population has been…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, New Zealand & Sydney, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: New Year, New Language, New Zealand

January 5, 2016

Mackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Kia Ora! That means hello in Maori, which the indigenous culture here in New Zealand. The first few days of the trip have been packed full of activities. I was fortunate enough to make it to all of my flights on time unlike part of…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Reef explorations and changing worldviews

July 10, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes:  Anxious and excited, we reached Port Douglas and attended a pre-departure lecture for our two day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef. We met the owner of Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, John Rumney, who gave us snorkeling tips and background for fish identification. …

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Rainforest Adventures

July 3, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes:   We have finally arrived in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest and had the pleasure of meeting our field guide, Paul O’Dowd, who we all agree knows everything about anything! Paul led us on rainforest tours, both during the day and at night, enabling us to observe this…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Kiwis gone Aussie explore Aboriginal cultures

June 12, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: We have arrived safe and sound in the “land down under”! After leaving bright and early from New Zealand, we reached Townsville and headed directly for an overnight sleepover at Reef HQ. After hearing all about their conservation methods and management strategies, we received…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Packed New Zealand itinerary creates tourists, learners, and friendship

June 10, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: Hello and Kia Ora! Our last days in New Zealand came much too soon, we were busy up until the very last second! Over the last few days we ventured to a Maori Unities Educational Lodge, called Waitaia Lodge, participating in a formal welcoming…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Innovative ideas and environmental connections in New Zealand

June 5, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes:   Kia Ora! After thirty long hours of travel, we are all settled in and adjusted to our temporary New Zealand home in Tauranga! It is safe to say, it was worth it for the beautiful views and delicious fresh New Zealand pizza. Our…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: A week of adventurous learning

May 26, 2015

Katie Armstrong, the Buckeyes Abroad North Queensland Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment 2015 student blogger, writes: My first week in Australia has been absolutely amazing. I cannot believe how much I have learned and experienced in just 7 days. I also can’t believe how close my group has already become and how well we know each other after…

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2014-15 Interns, Field Notes

Students make connections to cassowaries through experiential learning

February 23, 2015

Caroline Gilmore, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: On the North Queensland program our guides led us through different habitats and ecosystems, teaching us about the land they knew so much about. Their stories about the outback, Daintree Rainforest, and Great Barrier Reef were engaging and kept us informed as we made our way around the region. Our classes…

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Weaving In Fiji
2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Fijian homestay delivers life-changing experience

January 29, 2015

Xuanyan Ouyang, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Life-changing means you have experienced something different that alters life circumstances or outlooks in a substantial way. The day and a half we spent in Votua Village, short yet eye-opening, was just that. The homestay experience helped us learn more about the true Fijian lifestyle and the impact of tourism on…

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