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2011-12 Interns, Antarctica, Library, Student Perspective

Library: Endurance offers best account of Antarctic expedition

February 24, 2012

Amanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad  marketing intern, recommends Antarctica  bound travelers to read Alfred Lansing’s Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage: In 1912, Sir Ernest Shackleton  and his men set sail from Norway on the 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctica Expedition, beginning one of the most infamous voyages in history. Set out to be the first to cross the continent, Shackleton and his men became…

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Antarctica, Postcard, Snapshot

Snapshot: Capturing the moment – Antarctica in pictures

February 20, 2012

Students went to the extreme taking in views of amazing ice peaks, gorgeous skies and majestic wildlife – while learning firsthand about one of the most remote and fragile regions in the globe just weeks ago. Students and staff on AUIP’s Antarctica study abroad program caught snapshots while they played with penguins and watched magnificent humpback, minke and orca whales….

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2011 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Spotting whales on the Drake Lake

February 17, 2012

Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 19, 2011 The second full day on the Drake Passage and our trip across had been lucky enough to experience the “Drake Lake” and had a mostly smooth passage. After attending a morning lecture and eating a delicious and filling Italian sandwich for lunch, I was quite happy to be dozing off…

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2011 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: El fin del mundo – The end of the world

February 16, 2012

Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 17, 2011 I arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina today, the southernmost city in the world. The beauty of the area was enough to whisk my exhaustion away after having to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires. The first thing that struck me was how purely incredible the mountains were. The peak of…

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

Library: Rick Steves says study abroad is necessity

February 8, 2012

Most of us know that Rick Steves as an expert on European travel. What you may not know is that he’s a huge supporter of study abroad. Steves wrote an opinion piece in USA Today  on January 19 to make the case that study abroad is a crucial investment in preparing our nation’s future generations. He wrote, “If we want…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Product Line

Product Line: AUIP launches their brand new merchandise store

November 21, 2011

So 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…

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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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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, What Next

What Next: Develop a professional portfolio of published work whilst abroad

September 15, 2011

Each year we see amazing photos, videos and writings from our Alumni based on their experiences whilst on AUIP Programs. We often think that these students could be and should be sharing their experiences further! Well now the Glimpse Correspondents Program is offering the chance for those talented photographers and writers who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: AUIP 2011 Photo Contest winners announced

September 5, 2011

What a tough choice the panel of judges had this year! We had everything from cheeky kangaroos to a church and a few sunsets and beaches thrown in too. It was a very close call this year, but based upon the judging categories of originality, creativity, impact and artistic merit, we are pleased to announce this year’s photo contest winners….

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