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Let’s be honest, life in Christchurch was rather boring following the February 2011 earthquake! All of the bars, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. located in the central city, and many located out in the suburbs, were closed down or demolished due to damage. However, the past few months has seen a resurgence of these establishments as businesses relocate and reinvent themselves….
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: On the South Island of New Zealand, students from Grizzlies Abroad and Eagles Abroad, including myself, had the privilege of participating in some amazing adventures. We kayaked off the shores of a majestic national park. We glided through the water, taking in the spectacular sights and sounds…
Continue readingAdrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, writes: On our second to last day in New Zealand we did the Dolphin Encounter. Now, I refuse to pick a favorite activity that we did because I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s impossible to do so. But the dolphin day is definitely one of the top activities that I…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: In AUIP’s sustainable business course, we are learning about important concepts New Zealand businesses are incorporating into their everyday practices. One important approach New Zealand businesses are adopting is called the triple bottom line. Businesses who abide by the triple bottom line put value not only on…
Continue readingAdrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, writes: Last Wednesday, we went to Milford Sound and took a boat cruise around the fresh, blue water. On the cruise, there was a man over the loud speaker who was giving very interesting facts about how it was created. I learned that Milford Sound was actually misnamed a sound and…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: In my first few days in New Zealand, I learned the Kiwis like to do things a little bit differently. – They talk in a strange way that makes you smile. – The shape of their electrical plug ins prevents you from using your so-called necessities – hair dryer, laptop…
Continue readingAdrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, writes: Just after four days at Lincoln University, I found myself ringing in the New Year with locals in Christchurch. It was an extremely different experience and a great way to talk to people about their daily lives in New Zealand. After chatting with a few people, the blunt question of…
Continue readingWith only two sleeps to go until Christmas Day, the team at AUIP would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! We appreciate you taking the time to read our blogs and are grateful for the many comments received throughout the year. We will be back in January but in…
Continue readingAdrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, shares her enthusiasm to immerse herself in New Zealand’s rich culture: When I first heard about a program that travels to New Zealand over winter break, I jumped at the opportunity to enrol. As an avid traveller, I always wanted to experience New Zealand, not just for the breath-taking scenery but…
Continue readingGiven that we partner with universities nationwide from the reaches of Hawai’i to New York and everywhere in between, you can imagine our staff jet off to campuses quite often. In reading a recent USA Today article, we couldn’t help but connect with the headline: “Room with a view makes trip worthwhile.” Whether we’re in San Diego wanting to enjoy the coast or yearning to see…
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