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2013-14 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad benefits business majors in a host of ways

December 6, 2013

Michaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a business major, I often hear classmates in my major saying studying abroad is not beneficial for them or maybe not even possible. However in reality, these days more and more employers, especially in the business arena, are searching for prospects with a global viewpoint, international experience and even the understanding…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Simple gifts mean a great deal to Fijian homestay families

November 11, 2013

Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Would the site of crayons bring excitement to your family? Or even the sight of reading glasses? The pure reaction of gratefulness is what I received upon handing my homestay family the gifts I brought from the United States. Giving homestay families gifts was recommended to all Fiji program students. AUIP provided a…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Fiji’s gracious and kind people show country’s true asset

October 23, 2013

Courtney Hughes, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: Growing up, Fiji was a dream destination of mine for all the stereotypical reasons. I wanted to go for the glorious beaches, the sunshine and the clear Pacific Ocean. After actually visiting Fiji, I can now say that there is so much more than the beautiful landscapes; Fiji has the most…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Traveling halfway around the world inspires student to pursue dreams

September 27, 2013

Reina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day, mate! My name is Reina Tyl, and I am one of the Buckeyes Abroad marketing Interns for The Ohio State University. I am a third year Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources. Spending the majority of my life growing up in metro Detroit and relocating…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad instills independence in participant

September 11, 2013

Jillian Pellicano, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Bula! My name is Jillian Pellicano, and I am eager to represent Penn State as the Lions Abroad Marketing Intern. I am a junior marketing student with a passion for exploration and the outdoors. For as long as I can remember, Fiji and Australia have been the two places in the world…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, Student Perspective, What Next

What Next: Winners awarded in 2013 AUIP Photo Contest: Exploring the South Pacific

September 9, 2013

If you haven’t noticed lately, our AUIP Facebook fan page has been a hive of activity with entries for the 2013 AUIP Photo Contest: Exploring the South Pacific. With more entries than ever before, our judges faced a particularly challenging task of voting. This year’s entries included an abundance of incredible underwater photography, ranging from scuba diving with sea turtles…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Fiji homestay family’s strong bonds impress student

August 15, 2013

Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Aloha everyone! My name is Sierra Mayer, and I am the Grizzlies Abroad Marketing Intern for this upcoming 2013-2014 school year. I am from Hawaii on the island of Kauai. I am excited to get the school year started as the new marketing intern, so I can share with people my study…

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Fiji, Programs

Humans and the Environment

August 12, 2013

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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: AUIP seeks marketing interns for 2013-14 academic year

July 4, 2013

Have you recently returned from your AUIP study abroad to Australia, New Zealand or Fiji? Do you find yourself talking to everyone about your amazing international experience? Wish you could turn all that talking into an internship? Well, you can! Applications for the 2013-14 marketing internship program are now available. AUIP marketing interns provide faculty, staff and potential students vital…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Arizona State University students complete service project on Fiji’s Coral Coast

July 2, 2013

Katelyn Parady, 2013 Arizona State University Fiji program teaching assistant, writes: Standing unsteadily on a steep Fijian hillside, I watch as our friend and host from Votua Village demonstrates how to graft a citrus tree. Citrus trees are familiar to these Arizona State University students, but grafting is not. Junior splices a deep v-shape in the wood, explaining that the…

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