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2013-14 Interns, Green Living, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Green Living: Offset your carbon footprint while flying

Cassie Meakin, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: When I arrived home from studying abroad in Australia and New Zealand this past summer, I knew my lifestyle needed to change if I wanted to maintain the beautiful ecosystems that had changed my life. While abroad, I witnessed firsthand the impacts the human race’s carbon footprint has left on earth, including…

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2013-14 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Overcome the nerve-racking side of study abroad and reap all its benefits

Cecilia Santostefano, the SUNY Down Under marketing intern, writes: Upon my acceptance into college, one piece of advice that everyone gave me was: study abroad. But I never took too much consideration to the idea and for three semesters those words of advice hid in the back of my mind. I did not think anything of it as I was…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, Student Perspective, What Next

What Next: Winners awarded in 2013 AUIP Photo Contest: Exploring the South Pacific

If you haven’t noticed lately, our AUIP Facebook fan page has been a hive of activity with entries for the 2013 AUIP Photo Contest: Exploring the South Pacific. With more entries than ever before, our judges faced a particularly challenging task of voting. This year’s entries included an abundance of incredible underwater photography, ranging from scuba diving with sea turtles…

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2013-14 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Adventure and adrenaline-seeking student found perfect fit in New Zealand Adventure Recreation & Tourism program

Alex Munoz, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: Kia ora! They say that picture is worth a thousand words. Whoever said this clearly has not taken a second to gander at the New Zealand Adventure Recreation & Tourism program pictures I captured from my venture abroad. Thrill, activity, motivation, passion, excitement, exhilaration, action, experience and everlasting memories are just a…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Education and traveling are keys to self-discovery

Cassie Meakin, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: I returned from Australia and New Zealand approximately a month ago, and I recently found out I have been selected as the marketing intern for Virginia Tech. I am so excited to share my experiences and memories with everyone, as it was the best time of my life. It was during my…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Sustainable Business program provided student with ‘some of the best days of my life’

Amanda Back, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: When I returned home from my 24-day adventure exploring New Zealand and Sydney during my J-term of my junior year, I truly became obsessed with traveling and with New Zealand and Australia. The experiences I had were not only the best I had during my college career, but some of the best…

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New Zealand, Postcard

Postcard: AUIP’s annual retreat provided July Fourth festivities and hot springs amidst meetings

Where would you find Fourth of July decorations, hot springs and meetings abound? Why, of course, the AUIP team retreat in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand! Last week our team made the drive from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs for three days of uninterrupted reviewing, planning and brainstorming…well, that is, aside from the highly important breaks for dips in the thermal pools….

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: AUIP seeks marketing interns for 2013-14 academic year

Have you recently returned from your AUIP study abroad to Australia, New Zealand or Fiji? Do you find yourself talking to everyone about your amazing international experience? Wish you could turn all that talking into an internship? Well, you can! Applications for the 2013-14 marketing internship program are now available. AUIP marketing interns provide faculty, staff and potential students vital…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Ways to exercise regularly while overseas

Tiffany Kascak, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: While being abroad, your schedule might be more hectic than usual. Throughout your travels, you’ll encounter new, interesting things to do and people to get to know. Thus, incorporating exercise into your time overseas sometimes can be a challenge. Most likely you will not be going to the nearest gym to work…

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