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Here at AUIP we are accustomed to the excitement surrounding an emperor penguin sighting; wildlife spotting is one of the highlights on our Antarctica program and each year we receive many photos of a variety of penguin species in the natural landscape of Antarctica. However, we were not expecting the news and subsequent photos and videos from our own shores! The…
Continue readingWhat’s been read over 8,000 times? This AUIP blog, of course! Here are some fast facts about our blog: We have 146 posts to date, including this one. Our highest traffic day thus far was October 15, 2010, the day after we announced the 2010 Photo Contest winners with this News Brief entry. We just introduced a new category titled…
Continue readingWant a flat grant of US$27,000 for one academic year of study in another country? We bet you do! The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships offer both undergraduate and graduate students the chance to study at universities in the 200 countries and geographical regions where Rotary clubs are active. So whether you were hooked on international education through your participation in…
Continue readingDid you think the Fox Glacier hike completely dominated the Lake Matheson walk on the New Zealand program? Or did you prefer the Rocks walking tour to the Pyrmont one on the Sydney program? Well, we’re giving our students and faculty a social media voice on their program preferences. We’ve launched the Program Feud questions on Facebook for just this…
Continue readingBreak out the candles and flashlights or just enjoy the darkness because this Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. lights are switching off worldwide. Take part in a global movement to make a stand against climate change by doing one small step: Turn off your lights for one hour as a part of Earth Hour. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiBJC9x_ChQ&feature=player_embedded]Earth Hour 2011 will…
Continue readingAntarctica truly is a quiet and serene place. As a pioneering scholar at the end of the world, I found that this stereotype was not always the case. Upon seeing Gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins, I realized that humans are not the only creatures that seem to always be in a hurry. The hustle and bustle of penguin life seemed…
Continue readingReading about a place only goes so far to illustrate the destination. What truly can bring a place to life are videos and verbal stories. So without further ado, watch the SUNY-Brockport production to learn all about the Antarctica program with photos, videos and interviews with Dr. Jamie Spiller and students from the 2010-2011 study abroad. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWcsikhXyj0]
Continue readingAUIP has launched our new interactive maps to show the highlights of each program. The maps not only allow students to see where they will be traveling on the program but also include information on the destination and what students can expect to do in each location. Check out the North Queensland map where you can see the route you take up the coast,…
Continue readingIf you are getting ready to head overseas on an AUIP program, you may find the TripIt planning tool a handy way to organize all of your travel plans. Although AUIP will provide an itinerary for the duration of the program, TripIt will help you create a customized itinerary that could include your flight details, as well as any travel…
Continue readingBack in January, Oregon State student Emi Ikeda wrote the cover story for her hometown newspaper, The Crewswell Chronicle. Having just returned from our Antarctica program, Emi recounted all the trip’s highlights. Here’s a brief excerpt from Emi’s article, including her memory of Popper the chinstrap penguin pecking at her knee. Emi sent us photos of the article published, pictured…
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