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2014-15 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: Apply for AUIP blogger position

April 23, 2014

As AUIP Maymester and summer programs quickly approach, our student blogging program is accepting applications. If you’re a student with a passion for writing, photography or videography, or just simply enjoy sharing your experiences with a vast audience, then we encourage you to apply. AUIP will select student bloggers for each destination in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand as a…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: New location for Fiji river kayaking

March 26, 2014

During the Fiji study abroad program, students participate in river kayaking on the main island of Viti Levu. In previous years, AUIP groups have kayaked down the Luva River in the Namosi Highlands region. While the kayaking aspect will be much the same as before, this year’s groups will have the opportunity to paddle down an entirely different area of…

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2013-14 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Unexpected education comes from experiential learning

February 13, 2014

Alex Munoz, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: Upon being accepted into last summer’s New Zealand Adventure Recreation and Tourism program, I did not know what to expect. I originally applied for the program because several students who had gone on it the previous year had nothing but good things to say about it. I had always wanted to study…

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New Zealand

The Fact Files: 10 things you don’t know about New Zealand

January 30, 2014

Many people know that the picturesque country of New Zealand is the last country in the world to be discovered and settled. However, the country has many unknown fun factoids. Alex Munoz, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, recaps some facts she learned during her New Zealand Adventure Tourism and Recreation study abroad program: 1.     A kiwi is not a fruit….

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Postcard

Postcard: Fiji exudes beauty in nature

December 9, 2013

From beautiful sunsets and sunrises to the ocean’s blue hues and rolling waves, Fiji provides some breathtaking views. So while the U.S. experiences record snow and ice storms, our Grizzlies Abroad intern, Sierra Mayer, decided to send everyone warm thoughts with some photos and memories from her time on the Fiji program. Our first night I looked into the sky…

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2013-14 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad benefits business majors in a host of ways

December 6, 2013

Michaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a business major, I often hear classmates in my major saying studying abroad is not beneficial for them or maybe not even possible. However in reality, these days more and more employers, especially in the business arena, are searching for prospects with a global viewpoint, international experience and even the understanding…

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

Green Living: Offset your carbon footprint while flying

November 20, 2013

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, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Simple gifts mean a great deal to Fijian homestay families

November 11, 2013

Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Would the site of crayons bring excitement to your family? Or even the sight of reading glasses? The pure reaction of gratefulness is what I received upon handing my homestay family the gifts I brought from the United States. Giving homestay families gifts was recommended to all Fiji program students. AUIP provided a…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Fiji’s gracious and kind people show country’s true asset

October 23, 2013

Courtney Hughes, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: Growing up, Fiji was a dream destination of mine for all the stereotypical reasons. I wanted to go for the glorious beaches, the sunshine and the clear Pacific Ocean. After actually visiting Fiji, I can now say that there is so much more than the beautiful landscapes; Fiji has the most…

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