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Student Perspective: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad – by Emily Pavlitsa, Virginia Tech

November 12, 2026

Emily shares insights and tips learned during her study abroad experience. She writes: Studying abroad was one of the most memorable and impactful experiences of my college career. As I spent three weeks exploring New Zealand’s South Island through Virginia Tech’s Sustaining Human Societies and the Environment program, I learned quite a bit about traveling, living with a group, and making…

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Student Perspective: Auckland Through My Digital Lens by Amina Williams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

June 16, 2025

Amina reflects on her study abroad experience and how her digital camera helped her capture the unforgettable beauty of New Zealand. She writes: Before leaving for New Zealand, I decided to gift myself a digital camera. I had been wanting one for a while, and the timing just felt right. Once I arrived in Auckland, I realized how perfect that…

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Student Perspective: Travel Tips for Antarctica – by Maya Johnson, Virginia Tech

January 29, 2018

Maya Johnson, AUIP’s Antarctica student blogger, shares her tips for those travelling to Antarctica in the future. She writes:   Pack tons of layers! The most important thing in Antarctica (especially during their summer) is to remember that the weather is going to change. Especially if you’re being active you want to be able to take layers off or put…

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Student Perspective: Jessie, from Virginia Tech, shares some useful items to pack for Studying Abroad

November 7, 2017

Jessie Auclair, from Virginia Tech, shares some useful items to pack for Studying Abroad. She writes: You have applied to a study abroad program and you have recently been accepted. Now the question is what should you pack? You may be studying abroad for several weeks or months so it is important to make sure you have everything you will…

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Student Perspective: Your Suitcase-Tips for Preparing to Study Abroad

May 5, 2017

Amanda Sanchez, the NC State Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: Studying abroad is an exciting and amazing experience! But when traveling, being prepared can be the difference between a good day and a rough one. So, in preparation for your trip, here are some reasons to take preparing seriously; it might make all the difference on your journey! Some people love…

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Student Perspective: 5 Tips to Help You Pack Like a Travel Pro

December 16, 2016

Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: No one dreads packing more than me. I am the classic over-packer. I bring enough clothes to ensure I am prepared for EVERY single situation. Gloves? Sure, it might get cold. One sweatshirt? Better bring two in case someone forgets one. Those are thoughts I…

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Student Perspective: Budgeting while abroad

July 1, 2016

Mackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad Sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Hey you! Yeah, you. Are you thinking about studying abroad but dreading the consequences of paying for it all? Have no fear! Here are some simple steps to help lower your costs while actually on the program. 1. Spend smart. When visiting a foreign country…

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Product Line: Tantalizing gifts for the travel addict in all of us

December 17, 2014

It’s that time of the year again when holiday decorations are popping up all over the country! In spite of the overabundance of exciting festivities, it’s not entirely fun and games when it comes to finding the right gifts for your loved ones. With increasingly-stringent baggage allowances, buying a useful yet compact item for your travel-savvy family and friends can…

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