AUIP BLOG

Category

Programs

Library, New Zealand

Library: Air New Zealand safety video features Richard Simmons

March 29, 2011

“Grab—Click—Pull!” and “Stretch and Slide!” aren’t usual airline safety video phrases. But with Richard Simmons leading the latest Air New Zealand safety video, these instructions coupled with comical fitness movements are exactly what you’ll see. Complete with neon lycra, headbands and leg warmers, Simmons’ class participants seem straight from the 1980s. And keep an eye out for the cameo by…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Green Living, New Zealand

Green Living: Turn off lights for Earth Hour

March 25, 2011

Break out the candles and flashlights or just enjoy the darkness because this Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. lights are switching off worldwide. Take part in a global movement to make a stand against climate change by doing one small step: Turn off your lights for one hour as a part of Earth Hour. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiBJC9x_ChQ&feature=player_embedded]Earth Hour 2011 will…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: Free time and independent travel options for students

March 22, 2011

The AUIP team realizes that traveling to the South Pacific may be a once in a lifetime opportunity, and we want to help you get the most out of your time Down Under. We have chosen our favorite activities at each of the locations you have a free day. Would you like to scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef in Australia…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Library, Student Perspective

Library: Brockport video recounts Antarctica program

March 17, 2011

Reading about a place only goes so far to illustrate the destination. What truly can bring a place to life are videos and verbal stories. So without further ado, watch the SUNY-Brockport production to learn all about the Antarctica program with photos, videos and interviews with Dr. Jamie Spiller and students from the 2010-2011 study abroad. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWcsikhXyj0]

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: New interactive maps available

March 14, 2011

AUIP has launched our new interactive maps to show the highlights of each program. The maps not only allow students to see where they will be traveling on the program but also include information on the destination and what students can expect to do in each location. Check out the North Queensland map where you can see the route you take up the coast,…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Suitcase

Suitcase: Organize your travel plans with TripIt

March 9, 2011

If you are getting ready to head overseas on an AUIP program, you may find the TripIt planning tool a handy way to organize all of your travel plans. Although AUIP will provide an itinerary for the duration of the program, TripIt will help you create a customized itinerary that could include your flight details, as well as any travel…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Library, Student Perspective

Library: Penguin pecks student in Antarctica

March 8, 2011

Back in January, Oregon State student Emi Ikeda wrote the cover story for her hometown newspaper, The Crewswell Chronicle. Having just returned from our Antarctica program, Emi recounted all the trip’s highlights. Here’s a brief excerpt from Emi’s article, including her memory of Popper the chinstrap penguin pecking at her knee. Emi sent us photos of the article published, pictured…

Continue reading
Leave a comment
Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: AUIP releases new program videos

March 4, 2011

AUIP has just released this year’s program videos. The majority of the footage for these programs was taken from summer 2010 programs, so follow this link and see if you can spot yourself in action. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQwngJCZyO8] Marty Coyle, a colleague and close friend of the AUIP team provided the voiceovers for the videos. Can anyone guess where this cheeky chappy…

Continue reading
Leave a comment