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2012-13 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Suitcase

Suitcase: Learn tips for maximizing luggage space

August 27, 2012

When packing for a trip, maximizing luggage space is essential to streamlining your travel process. Airlines charge high rates for additional checked luggage plus hauling a heavy suitcase through airports and along your travels can be quite frustrating. For an extra checked bag from the U.S. to Australia, Delta currently charges $60 for a second bag and $200 for a…

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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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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Utilize Skype for affordable overseas calling

August 20, 2012

Keeping in touch with friends and family can be challenging whilst traveling abroad, but it doesn’t have to be. While email and Facebook offer quick and easy access to notify everyone back home you’re having an amazing time, these communication methods just aren’t the same as calling and hearing loved ones’ voices. Calling from the South Pacific home to the…

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Antarctica, News Brief

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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Antarctica, Field Notes, Library, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: A biologist’s and photographer’s dream exists in Antarctica

June 13, 2012

When you return from your study abroad program, it’s inevitable that everyone will ask you, “How was <insert country name>?” And somehow they expect you to be able to sum up in a few words your incredible experience about which you could talk for hours. Oregon State student Kimberly Kenny has certainly experienced that scenario. So to expound on her…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Green Living, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Suitcase: Environmentally-conscious packing and traveling tips

June 7, 2012

Bowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Since so many of the courses offered by AUIP involve sustainability, many students and program alumni seek sustainable ideas and products for traveling abroad. These are my ideas to help you reduce your impact while traveling. BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottles Instead of using up all sorts of travel shampoo bottles and bottled…

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Antarctica, Library, Student Perspective

Library: Student video features Antarctica’s unique flora and fauna

May 11, 2012

When Virginia Tech student Amanda Wilson served as the teaching assistant for this past Antarctica program, she couldn’t restrain herself from taking thousands of photos of the region’s unique flora and fauna. Now Amanda has shared many of these photos with us in this breathtaking video. If you haven’t visited Antarctica yet, then this video will surely give you the…

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2011-12 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Alumna shares tips to complete work and maximize program free time

May 3, 2012

Kasha Patel, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, writes: As many of you are starting to prepare for your study abroad programs, you are probably getting excited for all of the new adventures, places, and animals you will encounter and therefore may temporarily forget that you are taking a class while abroad. However, here are a few easy tips to help…

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2011-12 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Suitcase

Suitcase: Alumnus provides study abroad packing tips

May 2, 2012

In addition to your handy packing list provided in your AUIP Program Handbook, alumnus Chris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, has created a video with his top items to ensure you pack. Watch this video and post any questions here you may have about packing tips. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5cz5uLe2i4&w=420&h=315]

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