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Visiting Christchurch, New Zealand for the first time since the earthquakes can be sobering and emotional – but it can also be an inspirational experience for American university students studying abroad. When students tour with AUIP in New Zealand, they often take part in service projects that help the city recover from the damaging earthquakes that have taken place in…
Continue readingKerri Malone, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger, writes: I was aware that a trip to New Zealand would require a personal surrender to cold weather, endless spouts of rain, and spurts of sunshine, but snow? The trip is now at a very near end, and we are surrounded by a camp park blanketed in white, as well as…
Continue readingLily Hislop, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger, writes: At 7:30 this morning everyone sat around our faculty member, with a pill in our hands, waiting with baited breath. We were supposed to go on a dolphin swim today, and at 7:30 exactly we find out if the trip can go on or not, depending on the weather. And…
Continue readingLily Hislop, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger, writes: Today might have been my favorite day. We left Nelson, but not before having a lovely hot breakfast. On our drive to Kaikoura our professor had us stop at a very special waterfall. We walked up a little mountain path that ran parallel to a stream. And then “Oh my…
Continue readingRecently Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Department of Conservation signed a $1 million deal that ensures flights for endangered species between sanctuaries and also promotes national walking tracks. The three-year partnership between these entities will increase marketing and conservation programs for the National Parks Great Walks and the species translocations needs. As part of the partnership, “The Great…
Continue readingBowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Since so many of the courses offered by AUIP involve sustainability, many students and program alumni seek sustainable ideas and products for traveling abroad. These are my ideas to help you reduce your impact while traveling. BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottles Instead of using up all sorts of travel shampoo bottles and bottled…
Continue readingKerri Malone, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger, writes: Now stationed in Motueka for the next few days, our time in St. Arnaud, Fox Glacier and Queenstown are behind us. Fox Glacier was similar to being presented with a great large plate of chips (French fries for Americans) beside a fresh bowl of aioli sauce, and after a first touch…
Continue readingBowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: When studying abroad, it is important to be aware of culture shock, which can come in several different ways. One way is the food that you eat. In New Zealand, I found there are several different easily recognized foods with a Kiwi twist that you might not expect. Hamburgers It doesn’t get any…
Continue readingAlyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: It’s weird to think that one year ago I was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in New Zealand. Now, I sit in disbelief because the memories made during my study abroad are still fresh in my mind. I can still hear our field guide, Dr. Pat Devlin, reciting the hoards of…
Continue readingAs Christchurch slowly rebuilds itself from the devastating earthquake of February 2011, we’re pleased to constantly see businesses and venues reopening around the city. Lonely Planet recently took note of two icons returning to the city: the Canterbury Crusaders have returned to town after playing the 2011 season away from Christchurch, and the beloved Wunderbar is back in business in…
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