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2016-2017 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: The Art of Rebuilding a City

January 14, 2017

Berkley Svingen, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: The community of Christchurch was brought to its knees when the earth convulsed with a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in 2011 eight days after Cupid’s holiday. The city center, with three-quarters of its structures dismantled, was shut down. Fencing rose and the army arrived to barricade…

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2016 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Reflecting in the Rain

December 21, 2016

Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: As the rain falls in Montana, I am finding myself reflecting on my trip to New Zealand and Australia more and more. Maybe I am missing the warm weather and sandy beaches, or it could be the captivating speakers we heard from.  Regardless, I am…

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2016 Interns, Australia, Australia: South Australia, Australia: Sydney, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: “It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with.”

July 21, 2016

Katerina Alemis, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: The saying, “It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with,” is one that truly resonated with me throughout my time in Australia. After eight weeks of class together, I still felt overwhelmed by the fact that I was going to travel halfway across the world with a group of people whose…

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2016 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Pick experiences over material things

July 3, 2016

Mariah DeLosSantos, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: If you ever have the opportunity to travel, do it. Whether that be on study abroad, a beach vacation, or a road trip in your home state, it is honestly the best thing you can experience. We’ve traveled all around North Queensland, Australia, from Magnetic Island to Cape…

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2016 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Ecological preservation efforts in New Zealand

June 28, 2016

Amanda Sanchez, North Carolina State University’s Sustainability in New Zealand student blogger, writes: New Zealand is known for its large farms and rolling green hills bathed in golden sunshine, as portrayed in the Lord of the Rings movies. However, the land has not always looked so picture perfect. Before human settlement, the island had developed unique plant and animal species,…

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2016 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Uncategorized

Student Perspective: Where rainforest meets reef

June 26, 2016

Mariah DeLosSantos, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: How could something so beautiful be in such danger? Recently, I got the opportunity to dive in (literally) to the great living system that is the Great Barrier Reef. We got to snorkel and swim with the amazing fish around the reef and learn about how they all…

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2016 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: The indigenous Maori and environmentalism in New Zealand

June 22, 2016

Sarah Coleman, the University of Florida’s Sustainability in New Zealand student blogger, writes: The indigenous heritage of New Zealand is highly regarded and important in everyday life and culture — something that is, sadly, not common in America. The Maori people have influence in many areas of life here, including in the environment. There is even an act in government…

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2016 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Programs, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: The Real Outback Experience 

June 17, 2016

Jessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes:   When I chose Australia for my study abroad, I have to admit that the luxurious landscape played a huge role. I didn’t know much about the country, other than what I heard about the beautiful beaches and rainforests. While the first weeks of our trip…

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2016 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Green Living, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: The environmental value of tourism

June 15, 2016

Sarah Coleman, the University of Florida’s Sustainability in New Zealand student blogger, writes: Before I came to New Zealand, my perception of tourism involved Walt Disney World, casinos, selfie sticks, and overcrowded resorts. I imagined overpopulated cities full of souvenir shops and sight-seeing companies everywhere you turn. Before I came to New Zealand, I didn’t understand the importance tourism holds…

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2016 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Week of wows on Magnetic Island

June 13, 2016

Mariah DeLosSantos, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: All I can say is wow. I have only been down under for a week and I’ve already had so many adventures and made so many memories. I get to hang with the coolest group of people every day and explore Australia with them. It’s never a bad…

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