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2015-16 Interns, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, Green Living, Postcard, Programs, Student Perspective, Uncategorized

Student Perspective: A new outlook on the Great Barrier Reef

December 15, 2015

Hannah Wannamaker, the Florida Down Under marketing intern writes: Generally, when people think of the Great Barrier Reef they picture a colorful paradise teeming with fish and coral, something similar to a scene from Finding Nemo. Growing up in Florida, I was no exception having dived my fair share of coral reefs. I believed The Great Barrier Reef would pale…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Fiji, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Fiji student makes memories to last a lifetime

February 13, 2015

Victoria Robertson, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Studying abroad in Fiji has been one of the most influential trips of my life. I made new friends, learned new customs and took more from the experience than I ever thought possible. I zip-lined through the rainforest, kayaked down the gorgeous Navua River, went horseback riding along the…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Fijian homestay delivers life-changing experience

January 29, 2015

Xuanyan Ouyang, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Life-changing means you have experienced something different that alters life circumstances or outlooks in a substantial way. The day and a half we spent in Votua Village, short yet eye-opening, was just that. The homestay experience helped us learn more about the true Fijian lifestyle and the impact of tourism on…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Fiji, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Why you should look forward to your homestay

January 20, 2015

Victoria Robertson, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Going into my study abroad program, living with a homestay family was something I dreaded. Even while in Fiji, I couldn’t help but be nervous for what was to come. Looking back now, I wish I hadn’t been this way, as this was one of the most enriching experiences…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Fiji

Student Perspective: Next stop: To discover Fiji!

January 5, 2015

Xuanyan Ouyang, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes:   For me, to travel is to discover something new, something that will surprise me about myself. During each journey I find out who and what I am. My name is Xuanyan, and I am from a city named Foshan in Southern China. My feet have stepped into 20…

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2014-15 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Experiential learning opens the mind to more than a classroom setting can achieve  

December 8, 2014

Thomas Koller, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: When people ask me about my experience studying abroad in Fiji and North Queensland and Sydney, I hesitate. I hesitate not because I did not enjoy the experience (this would be a complete and utter lie); I hesitate because their question conjures feelings of joy, excitement, euphoria, bliss, and exhilaration. I immediately…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: Apply for AUIP blogger position

April 23, 2014

As AUIP Maymester and summer programs quickly approach, our student blogging program is accepting applications. If you’re a student with a passion for writing, photography or videography, or just simply enjoy sharing your experiences with a vast audience, then we encourage you to apply. AUIP will select student bloggers for each destination in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand as a…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: New location for Fiji river kayaking

March 26, 2014

During the Fiji study abroad program, students participate in river kayaking on the main island of Viti Levu. In previous years, AUIP groups have kayaked down the Luva River in the Namosi Highlands region. While the kayaking aspect will be much the same as before, this year’s groups will have the opportunity to paddle down an entirely different area of…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Postcard

Postcard: Fiji exudes beauty in nature

December 9, 2013

From beautiful sunsets and sunrises to the ocean’s blue hues and rolling waves, Fiji provides some breathtaking views. So while the U.S. experiences record snow and ice storms, our Grizzlies Abroad intern, Sierra Mayer, decided to send everyone warm thoughts with some photos and memories from her time on the Fiji program. Our first night I looked into the sky…

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