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Monday, March 5, 2012: News Brief: AUIP blog awarded GoAbroad Blog of the Week!

March 5, 2012

We are excited to announce that AUIP’s Study Abroad Blog has been chosen as the GoAbroad Blog of the Week! This is a great honor as GoAbroad.com has been a leading force in international education and an invaluable experiential travel resource since 1998. The GoAbroad website contains tens of thousands of opportunities for eager world travellers including study abroad, internships…

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New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: AUIP donates to Kiva organization

February 15, 2012

Thanks to an innovative request from one of AUIP’s  suppliers, Ziptrek Ecotours  in Queenstown, New Zealand, a Philippines farmer got the opportunity to grow his business. In January, a group of 32 students enrolled in the AUIP Sustainable Business program learned how Ziptrek, a worldwide leader in zipline adventures, incorporates sustainability into their business practices. Instead of receiving payment for…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, News Brief

News Brief: Australia Day celebrated on January 26

January 26, 2012

In a country boasting thousands of miles of beach coastline, friendly residents and a laid-back lifestyle, why wouldn’t people in the land Down Under want to celebrate being proud Australians? Well, come tomorrow, January 26, that’s exactly what happens on Australia Day. The nation simply celebrates what’s great about Australia and being Australian. January 26 was chosen as Australia Day…

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Australia: South Queensland, News Brief

News Brief: Lady Elliot Island wins prestigious prize

January 6, 2012

Each year Fraser Coast Tourism holds awards for excellence in various categories, from Young Tourism Achiever of the Year, to Regional Attractions, New Tourism Business and Best Website. Recently, one of AUIP’s favorite destinations Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort entered the Environmental Tourism Category and won! This category is for recognition of best practice eco tourism operators that demonstrate mutually…

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Fiji, News Brief

News Brief: Fiji field guide instrumental in Fiji Shark Sanctuary Campaign

December 9, 2011

AUIP’s main field guide in Fiji, Helen Sykes, has been busy since the last of the AUIP 2011 groups departed Fiji in July. Helen is the Fiji Shark Campaign Manager for the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL). CORAL, in partnership with the Pew Environment Group and the Fijian Ministry of Fisheries, have been busy this year increasing the understanding and awareness for shark protection…

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News Brief

News Brief: Staff celebrates Thanksgiving Down Under

November 30, 2011

Watching the Macy’s Day Parade. Gearing up for Black Friday shopping. And gorging on too much turkey and pumpkin pie. With these descriptors, you automatically know Thanksgiving is being referenced. However if you said these phrases to someone Down Under, then they wouldn’t have a clue which holiday was being illustrated. Our Marketing and Communications Manager Eleanor, pictured right, certainly found this to…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, News Brief, What Next

What Next: Embassy of Australia needs marketing intern

November 28, 2011

Have you finished study and looking for a great opportunity to gain some experience in the marketing industry? Or do you just have some extra time this winter? Well the Embassy of Australia is seeking a Marketing Intern for the winter 2012 semester. Interns are hired for a period of three to four months, work full-time and will receive a…

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Antarctica, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: We need student bloggers for upcoming Wintermester programs

November 16, 2011

After the success of the inaugural student blogging program this past summer, AUIP will be selecting student bloggers for the winter Antarctica, New Zealand-Sustainability and New Zealand/Sydney-Sustainable Business programs as a way for students to voice their study abroad experiences to an audience of people interested in study abroad. If you’re a student with a passion for writing, photography or…

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