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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Simple gifts mean a great deal to Fijian homestay families

November 11, 2013

Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Would the site of crayons bring excitement to your family? Or even the sight of reading glasses? The pure reaction of gratefulness is what I received upon handing my homestay family the gifts I brought from the United States. Giving homestay families gifts was recommended to all Fiji program students. AUIP provided a…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Fiji’s gracious and kind people show country’s true asset

October 23, 2013

Courtney Hughes, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: Growing up, Fiji was a dream destination of mine for all the stereotypical reasons. I wanted to go for the glorious beaches, the sunshine and the clear Pacific Ocean. After actually visiting Fiji, I can now say that there is so much more than the beautiful landscapes; Fiji has the most…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Expectations and realities of a summer in Australia

October 19, 2013

Samantha Barteldt, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day readers! My name is Samantha and I was a participant in this past summer’s South Queensland study abroad program through AUIP and NC State University. Since returning from Down Under, I have been consumed with the reflection and re-acclimating process, so what better way to do that than to write about…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad without friends in order to make new friends

October 2, 2013

Leslie Kinnas, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: One of the most rewarding experiences I had while in Australia was building all of the new friendships.  My North Queensland study abroad group consisted of three universities, 32 students and four faculty members, all coming from different backgrounds and interests. I really enjoyed traveling with our cohort because we were…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Traveling halfway around the world inspires student to pursue dreams

September 27, 2013

Reina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day, mate! My name is Reina Tyl, and I am one of the Buckeyes Abroad marketing Interns for The Ohio State University. I am a third year Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources. Spending the majority of my life growing up in metro Detroit and relocating…

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2013-14 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Overcome the nerve-racking side of study abroad and reap all its benefits

September 25, 2013

Cecilia Santostefano, the SUNY Down Under marketing intern, writes: Upon my acceptance into college, one piece of advice that everyone gave me was: study abroad. But I never took too much consideration to the idea and for three semesters those words of advice hid in the back of my mind. I did not think anything of it as I was…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

Student Perspective: Dream realized by seeing Australia’s marsupials up-close

September 16, 2013

Courtney Hughes, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: When you think of Australian wildlife, what are some of the first creatures that come to mind? Without a doubt, most people will name kangaroos and koalas, and understandably so since these unique marsupials are found nowhere else on Earth. On my Australia study abroad program, we encountered both of these…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad instills independence in participant

September 11, 2013

Jillian Pellicano, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Bula! My name is Jillian Pellicano, and I am eager to represent Penn State as the Lions Abroad Marketing Intern. I am a junior marketing student with a passion for exploration and the outdoors. For as long as I can remember, Fiji and Australia have been the two places in the world…

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