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It is now a little over two months since the devastating February 22 earthquake hit the city of Christchurch. There are parts of the CBD that still resemble a war zone but the remainder of the city and region are open for business and it remains the gateway to the rest of the South Island. On March 18, the National…
Continue readingStudents, it’s likely you’ve found yourself stopping by the local grocery store on the way home from class to pick up pre-made sushi or canned soup to have for dinner when you’re too tired to cook, much less stay awake through a restaurant meal. Right? Just because you study abroad, doesn’t mean you can’t do the exact same thing. Almost…
Continue readingWant a flat grant of US$27,000 for one academic year of study in another country? We bet you do! The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships offer both undergraduate and graduate students the chance to study at universities in the 200 countries and geographical regions where Rotary clubs are active. So whether you were hooked on international education through your participation in…
Continue readingNomads Queenstown is a supplier that provides accommodation for AUIP students spending time in Queenstown during our New Zealand program. Nomads Queenstown shares with us some information about their facilities: Nomads Queenstown is a luxury budget accommodation located right in the heart of Queenstown city centre with amazing views of the lakes and mountains. This purpose-built property is perfect for…
Continue readingDid you think the Fox Glacier hike completely dominated the Lake Matheson walk on the New Zealand program? Or did you prefer the Rocks walking tour to the Pyrmont one on the Sydney program? Well, we’re giving our students and faculty a social media voice on their program preferences. We’ve launched the Program Feud questions on Facebook for just this…
Continue reading“Grab—Click—Pull!” and “Stretch and Slide!” aren’t usual airline safety video phrases. But with Richard Simmons leading the latest Air New Zealand safety video, these instructions coupled with comical fitness movements are exactly what you’ll see. Complete with neon lycra, headbands and leg warmers, Simmons’ class participants seem straight from the 1980s. And keep an eye out for the cameo by…
Continue readingBreak out the candles and flashlights or just enjoy the darkness because this Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. lights are switching off worldwide. Take part in a global movement to make a stand against climate change by doing one small step: Turn off your lights for one hour as a part of Earth Hour. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiBJC9x_ChQ&feature=player_embedded]Earth Hour 2011 will…
Continue readingThe AUIP team realizes that traveling to the South Pacific may be a once in a lifetime opportunity, and we want to help you get the most out of your time Down Under. We have chosen our favorite activities at each of the locations you have a free day. Would you like to scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef in Australia…
Continue readingAUIP has launched our new interactive maps to show the highlights of each program. The maps not only allow students to see where they will be traveling on the program but also include information on the destination and what students can expect to do in each location. Check out the North Queensland map where you can see the route you take up the coast,…
Continue readingAs I sit out on the balcony of our accommodations, I gaze up at Mount Cook. The full moon is shimmering down onto the mountain face as the stars twinkle brightly in the sky. I can clearly make out the few constellations I know as the Milky Way shoots vividly throughout the sky. The only light comes from inside the…
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