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Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 17, 2011 I arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina today, the southernmost city in the world. The beauty of the area was enough to whisk my exhaustion away after having to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires. The first thing that struck me was how purely incredible the mountains were. The peak of…
Continue readingThanks to an innovative request from one of AUIP’s suppliers, Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown, New Zealand, a Philippines farmer got the opportunity to grow his business. In January, a group of 32 students enrolled in the AUIP Sustainable Business program learned how Ziptrek, a worldwide leader in zipline adventures, incorporates sustainability into their business practices. Instead of receiving payment for…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: I knew on my free day in Australia I wanted to embark on an adventure – but little did I know what I was getting into. I decided since most of our time was being spent in Sydney, I’d venture out into the Blue Mountains, about a…
Continue readingMost of us know that Rick Steves as an expert on European travel. What you may not know is that he’s a huge supporter of study abroad. Steves wrote an opinion piece in USA Today on January 19 to make the case that study abroad is a crucial investment in preparing our nation’s future generations. He wrote, “If we want…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: Much of my initial experience with Kiwis is that they come across as worry-free. But New Zealand residents have had to deal with some very difficult situations in the past year. Their strength and hope is inspiring and is helping them get through this hard time. More…
Continue readingEach year on February 6, New Zealand celebrates its national holiday. It is marked by the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840 when representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Maori chiefs signed what is New Zealand’s founding document. It is named after the place where it was signed in the Bay of Islands…
Continue readingLet’s be honest, life in Christchurch was rather boring following the February 2011 earthquake! All of the bars, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. located in the central city, and many located out in the suburbs, were closed down or demolished due to damage. However, the past few months has seen a resurgence of these establishments as businesses relocate and reinvent themselves….
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: On the South Island of New Zealand, students from Grizzlies Abroad and Eagles Abroad, including myself, had the privilege of participating in some amazing adventures. We kayaked off the shores of a majestic national park. We glided through the water, taking in the spectacular sights and sounds…
Continue readingAdrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, writes: On our second to last day in New Zealand we did the Dolphin Encounter. Now, I refuse to pick a favorite activity that we did because I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s impossible to do so. But the dolphin day is definitely one of the top activities that I…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: In AUIP’s sustainable business course, we are learning about important concepts New Zealand businesses are incorporating into their everyday practices. One important approach New Zealand businesses are adopting is called the triple bottom line. Businesses who abide by the triple bottom line put value not only on…
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