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Mackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad Sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: New Zealand has been absolutely amazing! Today we traveled to our last New Zealand city, Queenstown. I can’t believe my time in New Zealand is almost over but I am excited to see what Australia has in store. During our time…
Continue readingChristine Oksas, the University of Illinois Health and Diversity in Sydney and South Australia 2015-16 student blogger, writes: The vast, dry, rust-colored land here in Australia has seen so much history – some of the oldest in the world. Though at times it may be sad and hard to hear, learning about the history of Australia’s Aboriginal population has been…
Continue readingMackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Kia Ora! That means hello in Maori, which the indigenous culture here in New Zealand. The first few days of the trip have been packed full of activities. I was fortunate enough to make it to all of my flights on time unlike part of…
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Olivia Carros, the Buckeyes Abroad Human and Natural Systems in Antarctica 2015 student blogger, writes: Celebrating the holidays in Antarctica was an amazing experience; not only did we have snow 24/7, but we got to celebrate with seals, whales, and penguins! We were surrounded by beautiful and dramatic landscapes during our Christmas Eve dinner, and kayaking during the holidays…
Continue readingChristine Oksas, the University of Illinois Health and Diversity in Sydney and South Australia 2015-16 student blogger, writes: “If anyone does get bitten, we will have access to an anti-venom,” these were the words from our guide during our pre-departure Skype with AUIP staff. I briefly wondered what I’d got myself into, but quickly returned to being excited at the…
Continue readingMackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: As the weather up north gets colder, I am brushing the dust off my summer dresses and sandals. Why you ask? Because next week I will be boarding a plane to Australia and New Zealand, anticipating an experience of a lifetime. Hello everyone! My name…
Continue readingHi everyone, my name is Olivia Carros and I am a second year student at the Ohio State University studying Environmental Policy and Decision Making with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Once I graduate, I hope to obtain a Masters in Environmental Social Science and join the Peace Corps while traveling to different countries as often as possible. Today I…
Continue readingHannah Wannamaker, the Florida Down Under marketing intern writes: Generally, when people think of the Great Barrier Reef they picture a colorful paradise teeming with fish and coral, something similar to a scene from Finding Nemo. Growing up in Florida, I was no exception having dived my fair share of coral reefs. I believed The Great Barrier Reef would pale…
Continue readingCedar Richardson, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern writes: Adventure: Something we all dreamed about as children, but most of us lose track of as we grow older. As a freshman at Clemson University, I was approached with the opportunity to travel across the world to learn about sustainability in North Queensland and New Zealand with my fellow Tigers. Little…
Continue readingVirginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: Anxious and excited, we reached Port Douglas and attended a pre-departure lecture for our two day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef. We met the owner of Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, John Rumney, who gave us snorkeling tips and background for fish identification. …
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