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Victoria Robertson, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Going into my study abroad program, living with a homestay family was something I dreaded. Even while in Fiji, I couldn’t help but be nervous for what was to come. Looking back now, I wish I hadn’t been this way, as this was one of the most enriching experiences…
Continue readingJoe Bagazinski, 2014-15 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: After hearing about the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes I was not sure what to expect when visiting the city, but it turned out to be one of the strangest feelings I’ve ever had. I never knew the old Christchurch, but as I walked through the shadows of what the city used…
Continue readingCaroline Gilmore, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: When I arrived in Townsville for the North Queensland, Australia program last summer, I knew little about Aboriginal Australian culture. The little I remembered from high school was certainly not enough. Fortunately while in Australia, we were given the opportunity to connect with the indigenous community, forever changing my perspective….
Continue readingCarly Kubly, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Usually the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a vineyard is row upon row of grapes. Having grown up in a farm town in Minnesota, I have seen my fair share of crops and so was not particularly thrilled to be taking a tour of a vineyard while…
Continue readingDuring the Fiji study abroad program, students participate in river kayaking on the main island of Viti Levu. In previous years, AUIP groups have kayaked down the Luva River in the Namosi Highlands region. While the kayaking aspect will be much the same as before, this year’s groups will have the opportunity to paddle down an entirely different area of…
Continue readingMichaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: When Australia program alumni are asked to name their favorite program location, most respond the Great Barrier Reef or possibly the farmstays. However a spot mentioned less frequently but that’s equally as remarkable is Hidden Valley. Located on the western slope of the Paluma Range in Queensland, Hidden Valley provides an experience…
Continue readingReina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: During the North Queensland program, you will spend nearly a week in Port Douglas, Australia. This portion of the program is focused on traveling to and learning about the Great Barrier Reef, but there is plenty of downtime to explore all that Port Douglas has to offer. Here are some suggestions for how…
Continue readingJillian Pellicano, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Sometimes the hardest part about leaving home can be sleeping in another house. When I first found out farmstays were part of the North Queensland program, I was a bit hesitant, but I decided to put my best foot forward and just go with it. To my surprise, my farmstay turned out…
Continue readingMichaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: I am a relatively active person who loves the outdoors, but when I was told that I would be camping in the Outback of Australia, worries filled my head. Would we have to set up our own tent? What about snakes and spiders? And what about food?! Well when I arrived to…
Continue readingSamantha Barteldt, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day readers! My name is Samantha and I was a participant in this past summer’s South Queensland study abroad program through AUIP and NC State University. Since returning from Down Under, I have been consumed with the reflection and re-acclimating process, so what better way to do that than to write about…
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