AUIP BLOG

Category

Fiji

Fiji, News Brief

News Brief: Fiji field guide instrumental in Fiji Shark Sanctuary Campaign

December 9, 2011

AUIP’s main field guide in Fiji, Helen Sykes, has been busy since the last of the AUIP 2011 groups departed Fiji in July. Helen is the Fiji Shark Campaign Manager for the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL). CORAL, in partnership with the Pew Environment Group and the Fijian Ministry of Fisheries, have been busy this year increasing the understanding and awareness for shark protection…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, Product Line

Product Line: Holiday gifts for the travel savvy on your list

December 6, 2011

It’s that time of year when you’re racking your brain for unique gifts for all those people on your gift list. Gift cards, boring. Ties, overdone. iPhone 4, so last year. What ever are you going to give those jet-setting friends and family? Well, we have a few suggestions… For the preppy, cinda b’s eTablet cover for iPad Eleanor from…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
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…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Suitcase

Suitcase: Using a credit card abroad? Some helpful tips

October 31, 2011

Credit cards are a mandatory item for any AUIP program. They are invaluable in emergencies, for cash advances (although there are usually high interest charges for cash advances) and you will often need them for checking into hotels and for buying things online (like a new airline ticket as you won’t want to leave the South Pacific!) Most major credit…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Fiji, Snapshot

Snapshot: Fiji’s Coral Coast at sunset

September 21, 2011

This year’s AUIP photo contest showed us once again that everyone really does love a sunset or sunrise picture. This picture was taken at Mango Bay Resort on Fiji’s Coral Coast on the Brockport  Fiji program this year. Mango Bay had organized a kava ceremony by way of welcoming the group to the resort and it was held round the…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
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…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Suitcase

Suitcase: How to avoid those luggage fees (and pack better)

September 14, 2011

We’ve all been there, reached the check in desk after waiting in a queue for 30 minutes to find that our baggage is overweight and you are faced with paying additional charges or somehow repacking on the spot. Shine have put together some tips on how to avoid this moment and we’ve thrown in advice from the AUIP office too….

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Fiji, Green Living, New Zealand

Green Living: Know your ecological footprint? Now find out your water footprint

September 13, 2011

As part of the pre-departure quiz on most of our programs, we ask you to work out your ecological footprint, and the results often come as shock. Now National Geographic has put together a water use calculator that shows you how much water you use in everyday life. Interestingly, it takes into account not just the normal things you would…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

News Brief: Vote for People’s Choice Award in 2011 AUIP Photo Contest

August 23, 2011

Have you always wanted to win a People’s Choice Award? Well, while you won’t have the chance to walk the red carpet, you can win a gift pack full of goodies! This year, our AUIP Photo Contest has a new category: The People’s Choice Award. We know that our panel of judges will select some stellar photographs for First, Second…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: Win prizes and be featured as Alumni of the Month

August 18, 2011

Program alumni, we know you are currently working, studying and traveling in unique, impressive places. And you are deserving of recognition for the successes you’ve gone on to achieve after studying abroad in the South Pacific. Thus, AUIP introduces the Alumni of the Month Award which will highlight one outstanding alumnus or alumna each month to be featured on the…

Continue reading
Leave a comment