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Library: New series feature the wonders of Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef

March 22, 2012

Whether you’re intrigued in the chilling poles or the warm Great Barrier Reef, two new documentary series are highlighting these ecologically-fragile locations. Frozen Planet brings to life the frozen wildernesses of the Artic and Antarctica. We particularly enjoyed the “Unexpected encounters” episode where orcas were seen surfacing mere feet from videographers. If you’re more inclined to a passion for reefs…

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Library: Endurance offers best account of Antarctic expedition

February 24, 2012

Amanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad  marketing intern, recommends Antarctica  bound travelers to read Alfred Lansing’s Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage: In 1912, Sir Ernest Shackleton  and his men set sail from Norway on the 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctica Expedition, beginning one of the most infamous voyages in history. Set out to be the first to cross the continent, Shackleton and his men became…

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Library: Rick Steves says study abroad is necessity

February 8, 2012

Most of us know that Rick Steves as an expert on European travel. What you may not know is that he’s a huge supporter of study abroad. Steves wrote an opinion piece in USA Today  on January 19 to make the case that study abroad is a crucial investment in preparing our nation’s future generations. He wrote, “If we want…

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Library: Lonely Planet visits Christchurch!

January 27, 2012

Let’s be honest, life in Christchurch was rather boring following the February 2011 earthquake! All of the bars, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. located in the central city, and many located out in the suburbs, were closed down or demolished due to damage. However, the past few months has seen a resurgence of these establishments as businesses relocate and reinvent themselves….

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Library: Future Unlimited video winner harmonizes about studying in Australia

January 18, 2012

Most of our study abroad students rave about their experiences in Australia, so it’s nice to hear other students unrelated to our programs saying the same things. Study in Australia has announced the winner of their Future Unlimited student video contest to be Steven Oishi for his video ‘My Future Unlimited.’ Steven won out of 56 student videos submitted and if you watch…

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Library: Hotel rooms with a view entice our staff

December 21, 2011

Given that we partner with universities nationwide from the reaches of Hawai’i to New York and everywhere in between, you can imagine our staff jet off to campuses quite often. In reading a recent USA Today article, we couldn’t help but connect with the headline: “Room with a view makes trip worthwhile.” Whether we’re in San Diego wanting to enjoy the coast or yearning to see…

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2011-12 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Library, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Programs provide deep understanding and appreciation for destinations

August 18, 2011

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVZPdeUY2oQ] Amanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hey, my name is Amanda Wilson and I am excited to be the new marketing intern for AUIP and Hokies Abroadat Virginia Tech. My educational background and passion is in wildlife sciences which is what first motivated me to study abroad. I wanted to see the unique wildlife that the world had…

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Library: Australian artists perform Sydney Opera House tribute

August 8, 2011

Regardless of whether you’ve been to Sydney or not, you’re likely familiar with the iconic Sydney Opera House gracing the southern shore of Sydney Harbor. The Sydney Opera House serves as host to an abundance of performances from comedy to ballet to opera. This new tribute video highlights the many types of performances in the Opera House by using a common song…

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