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Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Snapshot

Snapshot: Lady Elliot Island welcomes NC State students and staff

June 5, 2013

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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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Texas A&M students experience a powerful Fijian homestay

June 4, 2013

Jean Vergara recounts adventures with the Aggies Abroad Fiji program: Fiji is much more than remarkable sunsets, vast coral reefs and white-water adventure. The people are who make Fiji special and unique. Their smiles and warm hospitality reflect the island’s true beauty. Votua Village, where AUIP students have a homestay, really is a testament to this. As many times as…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Penn State students enjoy kayaking day with Rivers Fiji

May 27, 2013

Jean Vergara recounts adventures with the Lions Abroad Fiji program: “Bula! Bula! Bula!” Every day we heard and responded with “Bula” the Fijian word for ‘hello’ and ‘welcome.’ Fijians are considered one of the friendliest people on the planet. With their warm smiles and constant greetings, it was easy to feel right at home. Meeting the students and staff of…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Fiji, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Practice snorkeling before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef

May 6, 2013

Tessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Before going to Australia in summer 2011, I had never gone snorkeling. Although I had no experience, I thought, “Snorkeling can’t be that hard, right?” So, our first free day on Magnetic Island, I chose to go on a boat ride with fellow classmates and snorkel to see local fish. I eagerly…

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2012-13 Interns, Field Notes, Fiji, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Students create friendships with homestay families

January 25, 2013

Hannah Strange, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: For many students one of the most nerve-racking things about going on a study abroad is the completely terrifying… homestay. Doesn’t sound very intimidating does it? While a homestay is something to which many students look forward, many introverts (such as myself) find the idea of staying with a strange family…

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Antarctica, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Students sea kayak near whales, sea lions and penguins on Christmas Day in Antarctica

January 16, 2013

What activities do you typically do on Christmas Day? Maybe you open presents with family and friends, sit around a fire or enjoy a feast. But what about going sea kayaking? Well, that’s exactly what some students on our Antarctica program did on Christmas Day! Laurel Speed, a SUNY Orange student, created this video about the group’s kayaking adventure. With…

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Antarctica, Field Notes

Field Notes: Antarctica program goes whale watching, ice camping and polar plunging

January 11, 2013

AUIP’s Julie Allan writes: I have been to some pretty exotic destinations in my time…Morocco, Poland, Japan and Russia to name a few. But I never ever expected to find myself whale watching, ice camping and polar plunging in Antarctica. In December, I was lucky enough to visit the highest, driest, windiest and coldest continent on earth with AUIP’s Antarctica…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Keep a journal to record memories for further reflection

December 6, 2012

Tessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: I am a strong believer that every person that studies abroad should keep a journal with them at all times. You may think that you will be tired of writing due to your coursework, but trust me, it’s worth it! I tried to write in my journal every night before bed so…

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2012 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Library, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Library: University of Illinois takes a New Zealand journey

August 24, 2012

This summer Illinois Abroad students and faculty went on AUIP’s inaugural New Zealand Adventure Tourism program. One of the program’s student bloggers Kerri Malone gives us a snapshot her of their program and encourages other students to take the journey as well. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZA6-0HbCpE&w=420&h=315]

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Field Notes, Fiji, Postcard

Postcard: River kayaking, village homestay and Bounty Island leisure highlight Fiji program

July 25, 2012

Julie Allan, AUIP’s Program and Marketing Coordinator, writes: I recently returned from spending two weeks in Fiji accompanying students and faculty from Texas A&M University and Pennsylvania State University on AUIP’s Fiji Sustainability Program. My favorite experience during my fourteen-day stay in Fiji was a day spent with Rivers Fijikayaking on the Wainikoroiluva River in inflatable kayaks. We started the…

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