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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…
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…
Continue readingBowen 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…
Continue readingBreeana 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…
Continue readingAlyse 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…
Continue readingThere is a lot of talk these days about buying local or eating local. But what does this really mean? Is it linked to sustainability or organic food? Here at AUIP we thought we would do some research into this concept and bring you a series of blogs on the subject. Firstly, what is local food? Loosely defined, local purchasing…
Continue readingSo 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 readingAfter the success of the inaugural student blogging program this past summer, AUIP will be selecting student bloggers for the winter Antarctica, New Zealand-Sustainability and New Zealand/Sydney-Sustainable Business programs as a way for students to voice their study abroad experiences to an audience of people interested in study abroad. If you’re a student with a passion for writing, photography or…
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