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It’s been quite the year for AUIP and as usual our team have traversed the globe for business and pleasure. We know what we like when we’re flying, hiking, and driving around the world, so with the holiday season upon us once again we’ve done the leg-work for you in finding the best gifts for the travel lover in your…
Continue readingIt’s that time of the year again when holiday decorations are popping up all over the country! In spite of the overabundance of exciting festivities, it’s not entirely fun and games when it comes to finding the right gifts for your loved ones. With increasingly-stringent baggage allowances, buying a useful yet compact item for your travel-savvy family and friends can…
Continue readingWith the holidays quickly approaching, time is running out to secure those final presents. Selecting your holiday gift list isn’t an easy task though. Thankfully our globetrotting team is here to provide you worthwhile presents for the travel-savvy set on your list, and all under $40! Or, if you’re hankering for something a bit pricier, check out last year’s gift…
Continue readingStill 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…
Continue readingIt’s that time of year when you’re racking your brain for unique gifts for all those people on your gift list. Gift cards, boring. Ties, overdone. iPhone 4, so last year. What ever are you going to give those jet-setting friends and family? Well, we have a few suggestions… For the preppy, cinda b’s eTablet cover for iPad Eleanor from…
Continue readingSo often when we are on programs with students we hear various comments about creating a group t-shirt or wishing AUIP had t-shirts that they could get to remember the trip and connect the group. Well now AUIP has done just that! We have created various t-shirts, hats, water bottles and bumper stickers for the up-coming Wintermester Program. For the…
Continue readingAlyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern shares her tips on packing for a study abroad program: Rookie mistake: waiting until the night before you leave to pack. That is exactly what I did before leaving for New Zealand and it took five hours just to find everything. Out of all the things I ended up bringing with me, my Osprey HydraForm Reservoir and Northface hiking shoes…
Continue readingChris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, shares some tips on how to stay dry whilst in the field: Unavoidably we were rained on while in the rain forest in North Queensland. To prevent you and your pack from getting soaked, I recommend packing a few little items to keep yourself dry and comfortable. First, it may seem obvious, but I…
Continue readingAmanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, participated in the Antarctica Program last year and is heading back again this year as a teaching assistant. She writes: As girly as it may sound, the first thought I had after realizing I was going to Antarctica was, “What do I wear?” Antarctica is the coldest and windiest continent on Earth so I…
Continue readingWe noticed on this year’s programs that many students had one of these Overland Equipment satchels. With an external trifold organizer, the bag provides dedicated storage for your keys, electronics, passport and sunglasses. Students raved about the side pockets which can hold a water bottle and a compact umbrella, two essential items on our programs. The adjustable shoulder strap was…
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