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Product Line: Holiday gift guide − 5 travel-related gifts for every budget

December 17, 2012

Still deciding what gifts to give this holiday season? Selecting thoughtful presents for countless family members and friends can be more of a pain than LAX customs this time of year. To assist your shopping woes, we’ve compiled our five top travel-related items for every price range. And if you aren’t as enthused by these options as we are, read…

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News Brief: AUIP celebrated Thanksgiving with ex-pats and Kiwis in attendance

December 4, 2012

Of course Thanksgiving isn’t complete without turkey, stuffing and an abundance of good times, but our team’s feast included a few non-traditional elements as well. With our entire team, spouses and a few friends gathered at Managing Director Laura’s home, the head count left Americans as the minority, despite the holiday at hand. Six Americans (mainly ex-pats), ten Kiwis, an…

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News Brief: Obtain blogging experience on Wintermester study abroad

November 26, 2012

If you’re headed abroad on an AUIP Wintermester program to Antarctica or Australia and New Zealand this December, then be sure to apply for a student blogger position. Our student bloggers supply the Student Perspective content on this blog and share with our entire study abroad community about their experiences. In 2011 alone, the AUIP blog was viewed over 11,000…

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News Brief: Lonely Planet awards Christchurch sixth spot in top 10 cities list for its 2013 Best in Travel

November 12, 2012

It’s hard to believe that a 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated Christchurch in February 2011 and now the rebuilding city has received a coveted spot on Lonely Planet’s top cities list. But that’s exactly the case for the resilient Garden City. As the only New Zealand city on the list, Christchurch gained the sixth place in Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, Student Perspective, What Next

What Next: AUIP announces winners of 2012 photo contest

September 20, 2012

The didgeridoo-playing Aborigine and the cattle warning sign in North Queensland caught our eye for the Local Culture category. Meanwhile in the Memorable Places category, the rocks at Magnetic Island and the beautiful day at Mount Cook certainly received votes for awards. However while all these photos and the other entries were quite impressive, we’re pleased to announce the 2012…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, Student Perspective, What Next

What Next: Alumni invited to enter 2012 AUIP Photo Contest

August 21, 2012

With over $3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, the AUIP Photo Contest is better than ever to enter. Our amazing sponsors, StudentUniverse, Lowepro, Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments, Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, Hexagon International, South Sea Cruises, Abel Tasman Kayaks, Maori Tours Kaikoura, Lonely Planet and EvoShield, have ensured this year’s winners of the 2012 Photo Contest: Discovering the…

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News Brief: Google adds Antarctica to “World Wonders” site

August 7, 2012

Using its Street View technology, Google has now made world heritage sites available to people around the world. The technology traditionally enabled users to explore and navigate neighborhoods through panoramic street-level images, however technological advancements have enabled Google to get out of the suburbs. In addition to the images, Google has also posted 3D models, YouTube videos and photography of…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: Apply for AUIP 2012-13 marketing internship on your campus

July 31, 2012

When considering whether to apply for one of our AUIP programs, you likely met the AUIP Marketing Intern at your home university. Our stellar team of interns help spread the word about programs via class visits, organization visits, information sessions and a host of other mechanisms. After the success of our inaugural 2011-12 internship program, we’re now seeking new interns…

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News Brief: Student inspired by Christchurch recovery efforts

June 20, 2012

Visiting Christchurch, New Zealand for the first time since the earthquakes can be sobering and emotional  – but it can also be an inspirational experience for American university students studying abroad. When students tour with AUIP in New Zealand, they often take part in service projects that help the city recover from the damaging earthquakes that have taken place in…

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