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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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2012-13 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: New Zealand taught student more about herself than she ever imagined

September 19, 2012

Katie McCoy, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: Kia ora! That’s a friendly greeting spoken by the Māori people, the indigenous people of New Zealand. Last summer, for 24 days I was lucky enough to experience New Zealand, its culture, its people, and its adventures, first-hand. I went on a program called New Zealand – Adventure Recreation and Tourism. When…

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2012 Student Blogs, Library, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Library: New Zealand program alumna loves New Zealand’s seal pups

August 30, 2012

Lily Hislop, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger and Illinois Abroad alumna shares a quick overview of her program itinerary and her overall highlight and lowlight of her time in the country. Who else, like Lily, wants to return to New Zealand to spend more time with the adorable seal pups? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28lrsOadYWw?list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315]

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

Suitcase: Learn tips for maximizing luggage space

August 27, 2012

When packing for a trip, maximizing luggage space is essential to streamlining your travel process. Airlines charge high rates for additional checked luggage plus hauling a heavy suitcase through airports and along your travels can be quite frustrating. For an extra checked bag from the U.S. to Australia, Delta currently charges $60 for a second bag and $200 for a…

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2012 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Library, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Library: University of Illinois takes a New Zealand journey

August 24, 2012

This summer Illinois Abroad students and faculty went on AUIP’s inaugural New Zealand Adventure Tourism program. One of the program’s student bloggers Kerri Malone gives us a snapshot her of their program and encourages other students to take the journey as well. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZA6-0HbCpE&w=420&h=315]

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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: Alumni invited to enter 2012 AUIP Photo Contest

August 21, 2012

With over $3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, the AUIP Photo Contest is better than ever to enter. Our amazing sponsors, StudentUniverse, Lowepro, Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments, Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, Hexagon International, South Sea Cruises, Abel Tasman Kayaks, Maori Tours Kaikoura, Lonely Planet and EvoShield, have ensured this year’s winners of the 2012 Photo Contest: Discovering the…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Utilize Skype for affordable overseas calling

August 20, 2012

Keeping in touch with friends and family can be challenging whilst traveling abroad, but it doesn’t have to be. While email and Facebook offer quick and easy access to notify everyone back home you’re having an amazing time, these communication methods just aren’t the same as calling and hearing loved ones’ voices. Calling from the South Pacific home to the…

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Library, New Zealand

Library: New Zealand mourns beloved children’s author

August 8, 2012

New Zealand is in mourning as one of New Zealand’s most beloved children’s authors Margaret Mahydied recently in Christchurch at age 76. Mahy wrote over 200 children’s and young adult books during her career. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and she has won many prestigious children’s book awards, most notably being the only New Zealander to…

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Antarctica, News Brief

News Brief: Google adds Antarctica to “World Wonders” site

August 7, 2012

Using its Street View technology, Google has now made world heritage sites available to people around the world. The technology traditionally enabled users to explore and navigate neighborhoods through panoramic street-level images, however technological advancements have enabled Google to get out of the suburbs. In addition to the images, Google has also posted 3D models, YouTube videos and photography of…

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