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Anna Lovell, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: Needless to say, I am loving every second I have been in Australia. It is hard to believe I have been in Australia for only one week so far; it seems like I have been here for weeks! It has been interesting and fun to see what things…
Continue readingJessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes: When I chose Australia for my study abroad, I have to admit that the luxurious landscape played a huge role. I didn’t know much about the country, other than what I heard about the beautiful beaches and rainforests. While the first weeks of our trip…
Continue readingMariah DeLosSantos, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: All I can say is wow. I have only been down under for a week and I’ve already had so many adventures and made so many memories. I get to hang with the coolest group of people every day and explore Australia with them. It’s never a bad…
Continue readingMariah DeLosSantos, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes Hi, my name is Mariah De Los Santos, a sophomore Environmental Science major at Baylor University. This summer of 2016, I have the amazing opportunity to travel abroad to North Queensland, Australia with my university to study environmental sustainability and conservation while gaining the experience of a lifetime!…
Continue readingJessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes: One of the most popular tourist attractions in the world exists just off the coast of Australia: The Great Barrier Reef. The reef is iconic to the country and is known for its beauty. What people don’t realize, and what we have learned about on this…
Continue readingAnna Lovell, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: Growing up, my parents never thought I would want to go far away to college in a different state, let alone study abroad somewhere 8,000 miles from home. Today as I write this, I’m studying for finals in Waco, Texas at Baylor University (2,000 miles away from home),…
Continue readingJessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes: Our time on Magnetic Island so far has been absolutely incredible. Not only have I been able to take in the beautiful Australian landscape as we explore, but I’ve also had the opportunity to learn from many inspirational experts. Everything has been interesting, but today was…
Continue readingMelissa Solorzano, the Penn State School of Visual Arts Down Under marketing intern, writes: On our second day in Sydney, we partnered up and were given a walking tour of the city by our fearless leader, Dallas Rogers, who showed us many fascinating locations. The weather was beautiful and we got to know the city a little better. There were…
Continue readingJessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes: As a second-year student at Ohio State, I was afforded the opportunity to be part of their “Second-year Transformational Experience Program,” through which I attended seminars focused on self-knowledge and development. I was paired with a mentor and learned how to write a grant proposal for…
Continue readingMelissa Solorzano, the Penn State School of Visual Arts Down Under marketing intern, writes: After spending a total of 22 hours on a plane, we finally landed in Sydney, Australia. The feeling was unreal. I couldn’t believe I was finally there. Before unpacking, eating, or taking a break we took an incredible tour through The Rocks with our first guide;…
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