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The Fact Files: Seal pups demonstrate their cuteness in Ohau Stream near Kaikoura

October 31, 2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIsn-gPhiDo?list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315] Video transcript: Look a seal pup in the face and try to restrain yourself from audibly saying “awwww.” It’s just not possible. Well, at least it wasn’t possible for our team on a recent trip to the Ohau Stream Walk outside of Kaikoura, New Zealand. Just north of Ohau Point seal colony is Ohau Stream where mother seals…

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

The Fact Files: New Zealand provides experiences that you’ll never forget

September 26, 2012

Brett Davis, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Last winter break I was lucky enough to study abroad on the New Zealand & Sydney: Humans, Business, and the Environment program through the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. I say lucky for many reasons, but mostly because I had knee surgery one week before my trip; ouchy! You can’t imagine…

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The Fact Files: A biologist’s and photographer’s dream exists in Antarctica

June 13, 2012

When you return from your study abroad program, it’s inevitable that everyone will ask you, “How was <insert country name>?” And somehow they expect you to be able to sum up in a few words your incredible experience about which you could talk for hours. Oregon State student Kimberly Kenny has certainly experienced that scenario. So to expound on her…

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Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, News Brief, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Pavlova recipe to make your mouth water

June 12, 2012

Regardless of whether Australia or New Zealand is the rightful creator of the first pavlova, the sweet treat remains a favorite in both countries. And ninety-five miles west of Cairns at Tyrconnell is home to arguably one of the best pavlovas found in Australia. Our friend and co-operator of Tyrconnell, Cate Harley, whips up pavlovas that have all our North…

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The Fact Files: ANZAC Day celebrated today

April 26, 2012

April 25 signifies ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand. You may wonder what exactly ANZAC Day is. Well, it commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 during World War I. The landing in Gallipoli was the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand armed forces during World War…

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The Fact Files: Hot cross buns abound Down Under at Easter

April 10, 2012

While egg hunts and deviled eggs may come to mind for Americans at Easter, Aussies and Kiwis wouldn’t have had a complete Easter weekend without hot cross buns. Hot cross buns? No, not the nursery rhyme. We’re talking about the sweet, spiced bun traditionally made with raisins and marked with an icing cross on top. The history of eating these…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Where does the world’s largest koala population live?

March 6, 2012

Chris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, reveals the “adorable” animal found on Magnetic Island: Magnetic Island is a small island off the coast of Townsville, Australia with under 2,500 permanent residents. Within a World Heritage listed area, this 20-square-mile island is breathtakingly beautiful. Affectionately referred to as Maggie by the locals, this island is home to the largest koala population…

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New Zealand, Postcard, The Fact Files

Postcard: Unexpected encounter with the Muriwai Gannet Colony

October 12, 2011

On a recent trip to Auckland, AUIP’s Sheena visited the West Coast beach of Muriwai. Muriwai is approximately 45 minutes north-west of Auckland city centre but it feels like a different world. It is a 60km beach with rolling black sand dunes and a roaring surf which has keen surfers dotting the water.  The real treat though wasn’t the dramatic…

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