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Chris Radinsky, the Baylor in Australia marketing intern writes: “How was your summer?”, “How was Australia?” These are the questions I was asked repeatedly upon returning from my study abroad. My response was simple. Studying abroad in Australia was the most amazing learning experience I have ever had. From snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, to walking through the Daintree…
Continue readingCedar Richardson, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern writes: Adventure: Something we all dreamed about as children, but most of us lose track of as we grow older. As a freshman at Clemson University, I was approached with the opportunity to travel across the world to learn about sustainability in North Queensland and New Zealand with my fellow Tigers. Little…
Continue readingAs AUIP Winter-mester programs quickly approach, our student blogging program is accepting applications. If you’re a student with a passion for writing, photography or videography, or just simply enjoy sharing your experiences with a vast audience, then we encourage you to apply. AUIP will select student bloggers for each destination in Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Antarctica as a way…
Continue readingVirginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: Anxious and excited, we reached Port Douglas and attended a pre-departure lecture for our two day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef. We met the owner of Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, John Rumney, who gave us snorkeling tips and background for fish identification. …
Continue readingVirginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: We have finally arrived in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest and had the pleasure of meeting our field guide, Paul O’Dowd, who we all agree knows everything about anything! Paul led us on rainforest tours, both during the day and at night, enabling us to observe this…
Continue readingVirginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: We have arrived safe and sound in the “land down under”! After leaving bright and early from New Zealand, we reached Townsville and headed directly for an overnight sleepover at Reef HQ. After hearing all about their conservation methods and management strategies, we received…
Continue readingKatie Armstrong, the Buckeyes Abroad North Queensland Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment 2015 student blogger, writes: When I first read through my itinerary for my 3.5 week journey to Australia I was nervous for a few portions of the trip. I did not know what to expect from some of our destinations, specifically the outback trip and…
Continue readingVirginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: Hello and Kia Ora! Our last days in New Zealand came much too soon, we were busy up until the very last second! Over the last few days we ventured to a Maori Unities Educational Lodge, called Waitaia Lodge, participating in a formal welcoming…
Continue readingVirginia Reid, the Hokies Abroad service-learning in New Zealand and North Queensland 2015 student blogger, writes: Kia Ora! After thirty long hours of travel, we are all settled in and adjusted to our temporary New Zealand home in Tauranga! It is safe to say, it was worth it for the beautiful views and delicious fresh New Zealand pizza. Our…
Continue readingKatie Armstrong, the Buckeyes Abroad North Queensland Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment 2015 student blogger, writes: My second week in Australia has been equally as amazing as the first. I spent last week mostly in Port Douglas, a popular tourist location. We then moved on to Cape Tribulation where I sit now, surrounded by the Daintree Rainforest. …
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