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2011 Student Blogs, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: UCSD student reflects on time in Australia

Adam Lucero from the University of California San Diego writes about his time on the Exercise and Physiology program: I left for Australia not really knowing what to expect, all I knew was I was going to study Exercise Physiology at the world renowned Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and I was ready to take advantage of every opportunity I…

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2011-12 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: New Zealand program alumna convinces others to visit country

Alyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hello friends! My name is Alyse Horn and I’m representing myself for Pennsylvania State University as the AUIP/Lions Abroad Marketing Intern. I am thrilled to have been chosen as the student to represent these wonderful programs. I am going into my senior year at Penn State and am majoring in print journalism. The…

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2011-12 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Library, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Programs provide deep understanding and appreciation for destinations

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVZPdeUY2oQ] Amanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hey, my name is Amanda Wilson and I am excited to be the new marketing intern for AUIP and Hokies Abroadat Virginia Tech. My educational background and passion is in wildlife sciences which is what first motivated me to study abroad. I wanted to see the unique wildlife that the world had…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Florida Girl Down Under, or rather, wishing she was Down Under again

Hannah Strange, Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: It has been more than two years since I got back from my Florida Down Under programs. But I just found out I am the new FDU Marketing Intern and this has led me to procrastinate away most of the last week staring at pictures of my program on Facebook. With one…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Great Barrier Reef fully met new intern’s expectations

Chris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: As I boarded the huge double-decker plane back to the States, I reflected on my month-long stay in Australia on the North Queensland program. The informative speakers, exceptional landscapes, and indigenous people and animals showed me much more than I expected. As part of the Buckeyes Abroad team, I am thrilled to share…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad was best way to visit Australia

Kasha Patel, Deacons Abroad marketing intern, writes: College checklist: get free stuff from activity fairs, visit every fraternity house, pull an all-nighter, and…visit Australia? I never thought I would have the chance to visit Australia so early in my life, but now, after coming back from my month-long trip, I can’t really imagine a better time or way to visit…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Avid outdoorsman speaks about New Zealand to any willing listener

Bowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: While it may sound cliché, my study abroad experience on the southern island of New Zealand really was a “life-changing” experience. Though I had been out of the country before (some may say Canada doesn’t really count), it was my first true overseas trip to a noticeably different country. For months afterward, I’d…

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Australia: North Queensland, Library, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Student video portrays memorable Australia program

Can you imagine body surfing waves at Balding Bay on Magnetic Island? Or swimming through a coral overhang on the Great Barrier Reef? Or walking beside a kangaroo? Thanks to Oregon State student Reed Arce, you don’t have to imagine any of those things. All you have to do is watch his video capturing moments from the North Queensland program….

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2011 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Close friendships made during course

Adrienne Wilson, 2011 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 11-13 The last couple days of the trip were quite a blur. A few of us got the chance to check out Fraser Island, a World Heritage site famous for its purebred dingoes. It was a fun day filled with bumpy rollercoaster-like roads and a lot of learning. Here are some…

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2011 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Hiking and learning Aboriginal culture at Carnarvon

Adrienne Wilson, 2011 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 7 So we’re at Carnarvon Gorge (pronounced “ka-naav-en”) and had just spent our first night in really comfy cabins. I heard it was going to be cold, but the weather is actually really nice. In any case, this morning I woke up early and helped make breakfast! It was pretty awesome….

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