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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

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

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

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

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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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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