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

Student Perspective: Kiwis gone Aussie explore Aboriginal cultures

June 12, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: We have arrived safe and sound in the “land down under”! After leaving bright and early from New Zealand, we reached Townsville and headed directly for an overnight sleepover at Reef HQ. After hearing all about their conservation methods and management strategies, we received…

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

Student Perspective: Outback and farm stay are surprise highlights in North Queensland

June 11, 2015

Katie Armstrong, the Buckeyes Abroad North Queensland Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment 2015 student blogger, writes:   When I first read through my itinerary for my 3.5 week journey to Australia I was nervous for a few portions of the trip. I did not know what to expect from some of our destinations, specifically the outback trip and…

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

Student Perspective: Packed New Zealand itinerary creates tourists, learners, and friendship

June 10, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: Hello and Kia Ora! Our last days in New Zealand came much too soon, we were busy up until the very last second! Over the last few days we ventured to a Maori Unities Educational Lodge, called Waitaia Lodge, participating in a formal welcoming…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Innovative ideas and environmental connections in New Zealand

June 5, 2015

Virginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes:   Kia Ora! After thirty long hours of travel, we are all settled in and adjusted to our temporary New Zealand home in Tauranga! It is safe to say, it was worth it for the beautiful views and delicious fresh New Zealand pizza. Our…

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

Student Perspective: Contrasting environments and knowledgeable guides

June 2, 2015

Katie Armstrong, the Buckeyes Abroad North Queensland Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment 2015 student blogger, writes: My second week in Australia has been equally as amazing as the first. I spent last week mostly in Port Douglas, a popular tourist location. We then moved on to Cape Tribulation where I sit now, surrounded by the Daintree Rainforest.   …

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

Student Perspective: A week of adventurous learning

May 26, 2015

Katie Armstrong, the Buckeyes Abroad North Queensland Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment 2015 student blogger, writes: My first week in Australia has been absolutely amazing. I cannot believe how much I have learned and experienced in just 7 days. I also can’t believe how close my group has already become and how well we know each other after…

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