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2012-13 Interns, Student Perspective, What Next

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

April 24, 2013

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

February 23, 2013

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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2012-13 Interns, Green Living, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Green Living: Basic steps to reduce your environmental impact

February 6, 2013

Last week, our Buckeyes Abroad intern reflected on the environmental consciousness she took home with her from studying abroad in Australia. We’re always pleased when students retain valuable knowledge and implement it upon returning home. Our Wolfpack Abroad intern, Robert Smith, also learned the same concepts while studying in New Zealand and shares this: Many of us understand that we…

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2012-13 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Green Living, Student Perspective

Green Living: Student goes home with environmental consciousness

January 29, 2013

Annalise Kelleher, the Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: Before I left for Australia, I knew the program’s general theme but didn’t know many details about the subject of “Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment.” I had never considered myself an environmentalist, and I never thought much about my natural surroundings. I knew that I was going to learn the…

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2012-13 Interns, Field Notes, Fiji, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Students create friendships with homestay families

January 25, 2013

Hannah Strange, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: For many students one of the most nerve-racking things about going on a study abroad is the completely terrifying… homestay. Doesn’t sound very intimidating does it? While a homestay is something to which many students look forward, many introverts (such as myself) find the idea of staying with a strange family…

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Antarctica, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Students sea kayak near whales, sea lions and penguins on Christmas Day in Antarctica

January 16, 2013

What activities do you typically do on Christmas Day? Maybe you open presents with family and friends, sit around a fire or enjoy a feast. But what about going sea kayaking? Well, that’s exactly what some students on our Antarctica program did on Christmas Day! Laurel Speed, a SUNY Orange student, created this video about the group’s kayaking adventure. With…

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

Student Perspective: Why study abroad in Australia?

January 8, 2013

Ali Johnson, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: As you begin making your summer plans, fellow students, make sure study abroad is on that list. Studying abroad is one of the best experiences I have ever done. After having done so, one of the questions that I have been asked over and over again is: “Why Australia?” I have probably…

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2012-13 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Suitcase

Suitcase: 4 ways to stay connected while abroad

December 13, 2012

Katie McCoy, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: Whilst overseas, you’ll inevitably want to update friends and family back home on your latest adventures. Your parents will want to hear about your breathtaking hikes and what you are learning. And you’ll want to tell your friends about the local rugby game you attended and the hip café you discovered in…

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2012-13 Interns, Library, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Library: Rembering New Zealand’s dolphin swims, fur seal enounters and gorgeous hikes

December 11, 2012

AUIP‘s Wolfpack Abroad 2012-13 marketing intern at North Carolina State University reflects on his 2012 New Zealand study abroad program in which their group encountered dusky dolphins, fur seals and various birds and tramped (that’s Kiwi for hiked) trails throughout the South Island. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur80xTbnHJk&feature=share&list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315]

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2012-13 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Engage with locals to obtain culture abroad

December 7, 2012

Brett Davis, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Studying abroad is an absolutely life changing experience, but how do I truly learn about the culture abroad? That’s a great question. A little background behind why this topic is important to me: As a junior in high school, I was able to visit my cousin in Japan. The one thing I…

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