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2011 Student Blogs, New Zealand

Student Perspective: Some notable differences between US and NZ everyday life

January 9, 2012

Breeana 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…

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2011 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: New Zealand program trumps all other adventures

January 3, 2012

Adrienne 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…

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2011 Student Blogs, New Zealand

Student Perspective: New Zealand’s culture entices student

December 22, 2011

Adrienne 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…

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Library, New Zealand

Library: Hotel rooms with a view entice our staff

December 21, 2011

Given 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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2011 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand

Field Notes: Routeburn Track’s landscape possesses life and death

December 20, 2011

Bowen Humphreys, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: I took a shower last night and used up nearly the very last drops of a precious liquid. No, I’m not talking about water; I’m talking about a shampoo I bought in New Zealand. I’ve made it last nearly a year, using it for special occasions like a nice date, a big test or…

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2011 Student Blogs, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Sustainable Business program blogger ventures overseas for the first time

December 19, 2011

Breeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: I will turn 30 in New Zealand. I will be in the perfect place to celebrate a momentous occasion. It will mark a new phase in my life while I embark on a grand adventure. During the past 10 years, I’ve moved thousands of miles from home…

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2011-12 Interns, Green Living, New Zealand

Green Living: New Zealand’s environmentally conscious tools impact alumna

December 16, 2011

Alyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, discusses ways New Zealand’s energy and water mindfulness can be implemented in the U.S.: My life has been transformed by green living techniques, and New Zealand helped me improve those aspects of my life. I have always recycled and made sure lights were turned off when not in use, but that was about as…

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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…

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