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2015-16 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Field Notes, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Aboriginal stories in the Blue Mountains

January 13, 2016

Rachael Lackenmier, the School of Visual Arts Down Under Visual Arts in Sydney 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Today we traveled two hours west to the Blue Mountains where we explored aboriginal culture, painted boomerangs, and hiked the trails with our tour guide Kathy.   We learned that every aboriginal painting tells a different story. Using symbols the indigenous people have developed…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Field Notes, Postcard, Programs, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Old and new: Contradictory or complementary?

January 12, 2016

Christine Oksas, the University of Illinois Health and Diversity in Sydney and South Australia 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Upon arriving in Sydney were struck by the intensity of its atmosphere. People in crisp navy suits hurry importantly from place to place. Couples stroll along the waterfront admiring the Sydney Opera House against the blue sky. Crowds gather around street performers…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Field Notes, Postcard, Programs, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Lessons and The Rocks

January 12, 2016

Rachel Lackenmier, the School of Visual Arts Down Under Visual Arts in Sydney 2015-16 student blogger, writes: After approximately 30 hours of traveling through three airports, two countries, and across one ocean, the Penn State Visual Arts group has arrived in Sydney, Australia and we are more than ready to take on this city. So far on this trip I…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Kiwi Adventures

January 8, 2016

Mackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad Sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes:   New Zealand has been absolutely amazing! Today we traveled to our last New Zealand city, Queenstown. I can’t believe my time in New Zealand is almost over but I am excited to see what Australia has in store.       During our time…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Programs, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Arrival in the Outback and lessons from the Stolen Generation

January 6, 2016

Christine Oksas, the University of Illinois Health and Diversity in Sydney and South Australia 2015-16 student blogger, writes: The vast, dry, rust-colored land here in Australia has seen so much history – some of the oldest in the world. Though at times it may be sad and hard to hear, learning about the history of Australia’s Aboriginal population has been…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, New Zealand & Sydney, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: New Year, New Language, New Zealand

January 5, 2016

Mackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Kia Ora! That means hello in Maori, which the indigenous culture here in New Zealand. The first few days of the trip have been packed full of activities. I was fortunate enough to make it to all of my flights on time unlike part of…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Postcard, Programs, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Waddling through a winter wonderland

January 4, 2016

Olivia Carros, the Buckeyes Abroad Human and Natural Systems in Antarctica 2015 student blogger, writes:   Celebrating the holidays in Antarctica was an amazing experience; not only did we have snow 24/7, but we got to celebrate with seals, whales, and penguins! We were surrounded by beautiful and dramatic landscapes during our Christmas Eve dinner, and kayaking during the holidays…

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2015-16 Interns, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, Green Living, Postcard, Programs, Student Perspective, Uncategorized

Student Perspective: A new outlook on the Great Barrier Reef

December 15, 2015

Hannah Wannamaker, the Florida Down Under marketing intern writes: Generally, when people think of the Great Barrier Reef they picture a colorful paradise teeming with fish and coral, something similar to a scene from Finding Nemo. Growing up in Florida, I was no exception having dived my fair share of coral reefs. I believed The Great Barrier Reef would pale…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Reef explorations and changing worldviews

July 10, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes:  Anxious and excited, we reached Port Douglas and attended a pre-departure lecture for our two day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef. We met the owner of Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, John Rumney, who gave us snorkeling tips and background for fish identification. …

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Rainforest Adventures

July 3, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes:   We have finally arrived in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest and had the pleasure of meeting our field guide, Paul O’Dowd, who we all agree knows everything about anything! Paul led us on rainforest tours, both during the day and at night, enabling us to observe this…

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