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Robert Smith, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: Anyone traveling to New Zealand on an AUIP program or interested in the native people known as the Maori should take the time to watch the film “Whale Rider.” Set in modern day New Zealand, the film displays some of the beautiful scenery and locations of New Zealand’s North Island, and it…
Continue readingAUIP‘s Wolfpack Abroad 2012-13 marketing intern at North Carolina State University reflects on his 2012 New Zealand study abroad program in which their group encountered dusky dolphins, fur seals and various birds and tramped (that’s Kiwi for hiked) trails throughout the South Island. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur80xTbnHJk&feature=share&list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315]
Continue readingDid you know that the fear of flying, known as aerophobia, is the second biggest fear in the U.S. after public speaking? Are you one of the many people with aerophobia? Well, you aren’t alone in that category. Despite all the flights our AUIP team takes each year, two of our staffers have serious aerophobia. For one of them, turbulence…
Continue readingEarlier this year, we highlighted Rick Steves’ opinion that study abroad is a necessity, not a luxury. Now, the expert travel writer declares that his “student travel shaped his future in a wonderful way” and uses this video to encourage students to study abroad. Take a listen to hear his thoughts on why students going abroad soon are “taking an…
Continue readingTessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Before you travel to Australia, take 94 minutes of your time to watch the powerful film, Rabbit-Proof Fence. Based on a true story, this movie is set in Western Australia in the year 1931 and focuses on shameful history in Australia where “half-caste” Aboriginal children were taken by force from their families…
Continue readingLily Hislop, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger and Illinois Abroad alumna shares a quick overview of her program itinerary and her overall highlight and lowlight of her time in the country. Who else, like Lily, wants to return to New Zealand to spend more time with the adorable seal pups? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28lrsOadYWw?list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315]
Continue readingThis 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]
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger and Lions Abroad alumnus, created a video of his program experiences and condensed them into a quick three-minute video for your enjoyment! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByij5RLAzc&w=560&h=315]
Continue readingNew Zealand is in mourning as one of New Zealand’s most beloved children’s authors Margaret Mahydied recently in Christchurch at age 76. Mahy wrote over 200 children’s and young adult books during her career. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and she has won many prestigious children’s book awards, most notably being the only New Zealander to…
Continue readingFilming for Peter Jackson’s adaptation of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey finished on 5 July and fans of his Lord of the Rings trilogy are waiting in anticipation for the film’s premiere in Wellington on 28 November. The film is the first of two multimillion-dollar Hollywood blockbusters telling the story of Bilbo Baggins, kinsman of Lord of the Rings protagonist…
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