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Back in January, Oregon State student Emi Ikeda wrote the cover story for her hometown newspaper, The Crewswell Chronicle. Having just returned from our Antarctica program, Emi recounted all the trip’s highlights. Here’s a brief excerpt from Emi’s article, including her memory of Popper the chinstrap penguin pecking at her knee. Emi sent us photos of the article published, pictured…
Continue readingOur Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Lee Stoner, has recently come across an interesting read – “A Traveller’s History of New Zealand and the South Pacific” by John Chambers. This book gives a condensed overview of life in the South Pacific, starting with Polynesian colonization, then progressing to European colonization and the ramifications of this cultural exchange. Focus then shifts…
Continue readingWe found a great new blog to follow on the National Geographic website. It follows Andrew the National Geographic nomad on his travels around Australia. Every day there are blog posts updating his trip as well as a photo clue and caption of an exact location on his travels which readers are encouraged to submit their guesses as to where it…
Continue readingA polar plunge (often called a polar bear plunge) is an activity students going on the Antarctica program can chose to participate in. Polar plunges are where participants enter bodies of water despite the VERY cold temperatures. Polar plunge events are held all over the world and often for charity, but really, if you’re going to do it where better…
Continue readingFor those of you who are preparing for the AUIP Antarctica Program starting shortly or just those interested in the Antarctica experience, read all about our very own Eleanor’s experience. From staring into the eyes of penguins, polar plunges, high seas and an ‘interesting’ smell that seemed to follow them, the Antarctica Program as El describes was a whole new…
Continue readingWe caught sight of an article Dr. Paige Schneider, co-director of Pirates Abroad programs, posted on her Facebook wall and had to share it with everyone. The New York Times article “Banning the Bottle” states 86 percent of plastic water bottles end up as garbage in the United States. That’s quite a daunting fact, especially considering all the other ugly…
Continue readingWe’ve long been pleased with the experience and environmental awareness Rivers Fiji provides to our groups and are glad to see others recognize the company’s work. Our Fiji program spends a day kayaking on the Luva River learning about remote village lifestyles, river ecological characteristics and ecotourism, amongst other topics. In October, Rivers Fiji took a different type of group…
Continue readingGetting ready to study or travel abroad in the South Pacific? Are you – or your parents – concerned about your health and well-being? Fortunately, the South Pacific is a relatively safe travel destination, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI), New Zealand is your best bet for a risk-free destination. However, even seasoned travelers will undoubtedly experience something new….
Continue readingWe couldn’t give a much better description of Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland than Tom Neal Tacker did in his write-up “Splash and tickle” in the October 16 issue of The Age. Take a read of Tom’s article to discover some of the many reasons why we love LEI and incorporate educational field studies there…
Continue readingWhen planning your upcoming trip, browsing the multitude of guidebooks online or crowding Borders’ shelves can be quite a daunting sight. Well, we recently grabbed some copies of Rough Guides and are impressed with the easy to use content. The introductory “colour” section provides an overall feeling for the country and its offerings. For the first-time visitor to the country,…
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