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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Constant rain doesn’t dampen the fun and happiness of rainforest experience

Caroline 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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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Queensland’s Lady Elliot Island is “best part of study abroad”

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 13 If I wasn’t in love with Australia enough, my fondness of this country just quadrupled. The Wolfpack Abroad program took me to the coast. Oh. My. Goodness. I already knew I loved the beach and all water-related activities (I am a marine science major after all), but it’s so much…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Brisbane’s clean, modern vibe welcomes students

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: May 30 Well, today I am in Brisbane currently exhausted due to the fact I have been on a plane for over 24 hours, arrived in Australia, then you know, just played with some koalas and kangaroos. Through all the sleepy eyes and yawns, it has been completely worth it! This city,…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Australia-bound blogger feels eager and privileged to share her experience

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: Perseverance. That word has never meant as much to me as it did when the opportunity to be a part of a study abroad program arose. Let’s just start out by saying I didn’t even get into the program the first time around. I know most people say, “Don’t tell people that!…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Ways to exercise regularly while overseas

Tiffany Kascak, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: While being abroad, your schedule might be more hectic than usual. Throughout your travels, you’ll encounter new, interesting things to do and people to get to know. Thus, incorporating exercise into your time overseas sometimes can be a challenge. Most likely you will not be going to the nearest gym to work…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Fiji, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Practice snorkeling before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef

Tessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Before going to Australia in summer 2011, I had never gone snorkeling. Although I had no experience, I thought, “Snorkeling can’t be that hard, right?” So, our first free day on Magnetic Island, I chose to go on a boat ride with fellow classmates and snorkel to see local fish. I eagerly…

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2013 Student Blogs, News Brief, Student Perspective, What Next

What Next: AUIP soon selects summer bloggers

As summer programs start in the coming weeks, AUIP seeks program participants to serve as bloggers to share their experiences with our expansive audience. With everyone from current, alumni and prospective students to parents, faculty and staff, our readers span a diverse range of people. Thus, bloggers will be able to reach this community with accounts from the field of…

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2012-13 Interns, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Spend program free time being active, relaxing or catching up on coursework

Tiffany Kascak, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Free time is a very important time, especially while studying abroad. This is a time where you have more opportunity for your own choices, creativity and learning outside of the course curriculum. Most students divide free time into one of the following categories: being active, relaxing or catching up on coursework. Here…

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2012-13 Interns, Student Perspective, What Next

What Next: Study abroad strenthens your resume, references and contacts

Brett Davis, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Not only is studying abroad an extremely positive experience from a personal standpoint, but an abroad experience can give you a leg up on others when applying to future jobs. Employers seek job candidates with international knowledge, strong references and local contacts. Recently, I attended a career fair to meet with potential…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: South Queensland, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Snapshot: Carnarvon Gorge presents interesting and diverse landscape

Krysta Frye, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, sent us this photo of Carnarvon Gorge and remembers this portion of the South Queensland, Australia program saying, “After a couple of nights in the Gold Coast, Noosa and with an amazing family on our Dalby farmstay, we traveled to a remote area of Queensland to explore Carnarvon Gorge. Carnarvon was easily one…

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