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

Student Perspective: ECU student gained global perspective and intention to see more of world

August 30, 2013

Devan Crane, the Pirates Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day, mates!  My name is Devan Crane, and I am a junior majoring in biology at East Carolina University. I studied abroad in Australia during summer 2013 on the AUIP North Queensland program, and it was absolutely wonderful! My experience abroad changed my life, making me want to use this internship to…

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

Student Perspective: Education and traveling are keys to self-discovery

August 28, 2013

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…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Sustainable Business program provided student with ‘some of the best days of my life’

August 21, 2013

Amanda 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…

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

What Next: Clemson student eager to continue learning in her post-program marketing internship

August 19, 2013

Michaela 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…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Fiji homestay family’s strong bonds impress student

August 15, 2013

Sierra 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…

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

Student Perspective: Self-proclaimed travel addict checks Australian items off her globetrotting bucket list

August 12, 2013

Leslie 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…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Don’t wait, just go study abroad in Australia

August 2, 2013

Caroline 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…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Carnarvon Gorge’s vast history and strenuous hiking engage students

July 25, 2013

Caroline 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…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Classmates felt fortunate to bond with local family during farm stay

July 15, 2013

Caroline 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…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Surfer’s Paradise offers shopping, restaurants and activities galore

July 5, 2013

Caroline 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…

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