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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: AUIP 2011 Photo Contest winners announced

September 5, 2011

What a tough choice the panel of judges had this year! We had everything from cheeky kangaroos to a church and a few sunsets and beaches thrown in too. It was a very close call this year, but based upon the judging categories of originality, creativity, impact and artistic merit, we are pleased to announce this year’s photo contest winners….

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Try Sara’s Aunty Margaret’s pavlova recipe

September 1, 2011

As promised in last week’s blog, we have managed to persuade Sara to share her special pavlova recipe from her Aunty Margaret so you can make one at home and recreate those yummy memories of New Zealand and Australia: Ingredients  – 6 eggs (separated) – 2 cups sugar – 2 teaspoons malt vinegar – 3 tablespoons water – 2 teaspoons…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Pavlova, is it Kiwi or Aussie?

August 26, 2011

If you have been on either the New Zealand or one of the Australian programs you may very well have encountered the famous pavlova. For those of you who haven’t eaten this treat, the pavlova is a meringue with a crisp crust and soft, light inside and is traditionally decorated with a topping of whipped cream and fresh, soft fruit, such as kiwifruit, passionfruit…

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New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: Christchurch City Council reveals CBD transformation plans in a positive step forward

August 24, 2011

Soon Christchurch will be reaching the year mark since the first 7.1 quake hit the region on September 4. Since that life-changing event, over 7,000 aftershocks have shaken the city, including the devastating 6.3 on February 22 that has left the central city a “no go” zone. However, in a positive step forward for the city, last week Christchurch City…

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

News Brief: Vote for People’s Choice Award in 2011 AUIP Photo Contest

August 23, 2011

Have you always wanted to win a People’s Choice Award? Well, while you won’t have the chance to walk the red carpet, you can win a gift pack full of goodies! This year, our AUIP Photo Contest has a new category: The People’s Choice Award. We know that our panel of judges will select some stellar photographs for First, Second…

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2011-12 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: New Zealand program alumna convinces others to visit country

August 19, 2011

Alyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hello friends! My name is Alyse Horn and I’m representing myself for Pennsylvania State University as the AUIP/Lions Abroad Marketing Intern. I am thrilled to have been chosen as the student to represent these wonderful programs. I am going into my senior year at Penn State and am majoring in print journalism. The…

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

What Next: Win prizes and be featured as Alumni of the Month

August 18, 2011

Program alumni, we know you are currently working, studying and traveling in unique, impressive places. And you are deserving of recognition for the successes you’ve gone on to achieve after studying abroad in the South Pacific. Thus, AUIP introduces the Alumni of the Month Award which will highlight one outstanding alumnus or alumna each month to be featured on the…

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2011-12 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Library, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Programs provide deep understanding and appreciation for destinations

August 18, 2011

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVZPdeUY2oQ] Amanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hey, my name is Amanda Wilson and I am excited to be the new marketing intern for AUIP and Hokies Abroadat Virginia Tech. My educational background and passion is in wildlife sciences which is what first motivated me to study abroad. I wanted to see the unique wildlife that the world had…

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