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How to Find (and Get!) Scholarships for Your Study Abroad Program by Emma Rafferty, Virginia Tech

September 18, 2019

Emma Rafferty, from Virginia Tech, talks about Study Abroad Scholarships. She writes: It’s no secret that college comes with financial burdens and studying abroad can add to those burdens.  However, so many people and companies want to sponsor your experience, you just have to find them.  The first step in this process is looking for scholarships.  A great place to…

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2017 Interns, Shoestring Budget, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Baylor University’s Sierra Christerson shares 4 Tips for Studying Abroad on a Budget

November 28, 2017

Sierra Christerson, the Baylor University Bears Abroad Marketing Intern, shares 4 tips for Studying Abroad on a Budget. She writes: 4 Tips for Studying Abroad on a Budget Studying abroad is often seen as a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel the world and earn credit at the same time. For me, that was certainly the case. I knew…

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2016 Student Blogs, New Zealand & Sydney, Shoestring Budget, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Learning to Love Your Budget

December 20, 2016

Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: While raising enough money to go on your trip abroad may be difficult, travelers often struggle to stay on budget once they are in country as well. In my own experiences abroad, I have found that when I did not plan my budget well, I…

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2014-15 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Cheap eating whilst studying abroad

December 31, 2014

Adam Carron, the Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: Figuring out how to avoid breaking the bank while studying abroad can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to food! However, I found that there are some strategies to limit this expense and put that money toward something much more interesting, such as a Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown!  Here…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Green Living, New Zealand, News Brief, Product Line, Shoestring Budget, Suitcase

Product Line: Holiday gift guide − 5 travel-related gifts for every budget

December 17, 2012

Still deciding what gifts to give this holiday season? Selecting thoughtful presents for countless family members and friends can be more of a pain than LAX customs this time of year. To assist your shopping woes, we’ve compiled our five top travel-related items for every price range. And if you aren’t as enthused by these options as we are, read…

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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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2011-12 Interns, Shoestring Budget, Student Perspective

Shoestring Budget: So you want to venture out on your own after completing your program with AUIP?

July 23, 2012

Taylor Eubanks, AUIP Marketing Intern, writes: Many students choose to explore more of the South Pacific upon completion of their AUIP study abroad programs. For those students who are on a tight budget, there are a number of ways to save a few dollars which will mean more money to spend on traveling! One of the most expensive parts of…

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Australia: South Queensland, New Zealand, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Bring back program memories with Nutella

April 20, 2012

Calling all Nutella lovers out there! And yes, that includes all the hundreds of students each year on our programs that eat peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches like there’s no tomorrow. If you’re on a budget or just prefer making things from scratch, then check out this Nutella recipe that Sara from our team found online. A Beautiful Mess Blog…

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