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Cassie Meakin, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: I returned from Australia and New Zealand approximately a month ago, and I recently found out I have been selected as the marketing intern for Virginia Tech. I am so excited to share my experiences and memories with everyone, as it was the best time of my life. It was during my…
Continue readingAmanda Back, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: When I returned home from my 24-day adventure exploring New Zealand and Sydney during my J-term of my junior year, I truly became obsessed with traveling and with New Zealand and Australia. The experiences I had were not only the best I had during my college career, but some of the best…
Continue readingMichaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day, y’all! My name is Michaela Mills, and I am a senior marketing student. This past summer, I was able to join Clemson University and East Carolina University in the AUIP North Queensland study abroad program. I knew I was going to receive a great learning opportunity during the program, but I…
Continue readingSierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Aloha everyone! My name is Sierra Mayer, and I am the Grizzlies Abroad Marketing Intern for this upcoming 2013-2014 school year. I am from Hawaii on the island of Kauai. I am excited to get the school year started as the new marketing intern, so I can share with people my study…
Continue readingLeslie Kinnas, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: Despite only two months having passed since I returned from Australia, I am already antsy to hop on a plane to relive my wild adventures. Since I can’t do that right now, I am thrilled to be the Richmond Down Under Marketing Intern so that I can share my experience with…
Continue readingCaroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: Now that I’ve completed my study abroad experience and I’m finishing my blog series, I want to take time to sum up my journey in Australia. In short, it was more than I expected in so many ways. I used to get homesick fairly easy, so I knew that a whole semester…
Continue readingCaroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 24 The last destination that we embarked to during our time in the land down under was Carnarvon Gorge. Carnarvon is known as the bush, which leads into the Outback. I have seen countless episodes of Animal Planet’s “I Shouldn’t Be Alive,” which usually feature the struggles individuals encounter while in…
Continue readingCaroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 21 The next week went by incredibly fast. I guess the saying ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ proves itself to be true. We went back to Brisbane and remained there for four days before heading to our farm stays. Brisbane time involved completing our assignments, and of course, going into…
Continue readingCaroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 16 As we continued our journey, we went to the Gold Coast, more specifically Surfer’s Paradise. I loved this area! It was very similar to our Miami, Florida but with an Australian twist. It was everything you would want in a city: ideal shopping, delicious restaurant choices, fun activities and, of…
Continue readingCaroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 15 Last time I wrote, it was about the Great Barrier Reef which was my favorite location without a doubt, whatsoever. It was truly astonishing in every way possible. Not only was the nature there exceptional, but let’s not forget to mention the food was kicking. We had all been pretty…
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