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News Brief: Lonely Planet awards Christchurch sixth spot in top 10 cities list for its 2013 Best in Travel

November 12, 2012

It’s hard to believe that a 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated Christchurch in February 2011 and now the rebuilding city has received a coveted spot on Lonely Planet’s top cities list. But that’s exactly the case for the resilient Garden City. As the only New Zealand city on the list, Christchurch gained the sixth place in Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities…

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New Zealand, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Seal pups demonstrate their cuteness in Ohau Stream near Kaikoura

October 31, 2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIsn-gPhiDo?list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315] Video transcript: Look a seal pup in the face and try to restrain yourself from audibly saying “awwww.” It’s just not possible. Well, at least it wasn’t possible for our team on a recent trip to the Ohau Stream Walk outside of Kaikoura, New Zealand. Just north of Ohau Point seal colony is Ohau Stream where mother seals…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad classmates become friends, family and roommates

October 16, 2012

Jordan Pringle, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hi! My name is Jordan Pringle, and I am the new University of Montana Grizzlies Abroad Marketing Intern. I made everlasting friendships last winter when I studied abroad in New Zealand and Sydney over our winter-session semester. I am beyond excited to share my memories and stories with you. At first, I…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Suitcase

Suitcase: A guide to picking a suitable digital camera and knowing when to take photos

October 10, 2012

Hannah Strange, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: When leaving the house the majority of us will do a quick check of essentials; wallet, phone, and keys. When going on a trip we add a couple of things to that list, our passport and the absolutely crucial, necessary, cannot-live-without-it gadget: our camera. Whether it be a DSLR, digital, or…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: South Pacific study abroad provides enlightening experiences

September 29, 2012

Tiffany Kascak, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Who can say they lived in a Fijian village or snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef? Not to mention went ziplining in the oldest rainforest on Earth and camped in the Outback as well. These experiences had such an invigorating effect on me! My study abroad experience this past summer traveling to Fiji…

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2012-13 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: New Zealand provides experiences that you’ll never forget

September 26, 2012

Brett Davis, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Last winter break I was lucky enough to study abroad on the New Zealand & Sydney: Humans, Business, and the Environment program through the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. I say lucky for many reasons, but mostly because I had knee surgery one week before my trip; ouchy! You can’t imagine…

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

Suitcase: Tips for selecting your next study abroad program

September 25, 2012

Hannah Strange, the Florida Down Under marketing intern for a second year, writes: At the beginning of another school year I, along with many of you, am facing a huge decision: what shall I do next summer? While for me it may regrettably involve that whole ‘finding a job’ thing instead of traveling across another continent, many of you may…

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2012-13 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: People on study abroad program became best friends by end

September 24, 2012

Robert Smith, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: The study abroad experience I had in the South Island of New Zealand was incredible. Everything from the landscapes to the local people really made it the trip of a lifetime. One thing that made the whole trip memorable was the people that studied alongside me. We shared the same adventure and…

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

What Next: AUIP announces winners of 2012 photo contest

September 20, 2012

The didgeridoo-playing Aborigine and the cattle warning sign in North Queensland caught our eye for the Local Culture category. Meanwhile in the Memorable Places category, the rocks at Magnetic Island and the beautiful day at Mount Cook certainly received votes for awards. However while all these photos and the other entries were quite impressive, we’re pleased to announce the 2012…

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