Amanda Sanchez, North Carolina State University’s Sustainability in New Zealand student blogger, writes: Our trip began in Dunedin, on the South Island of New Zealand where we quickly learned that the people here in New Zealand have a strong understanding of the environment and a motivation to protect it. This week we visited the Otago Peninsula with Elm Wildlife Tours,…
Continue readingAnna Lovell, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: Growing up, my parents never thought I would want to go far away to college in a different state, let alone study abroad somewhere 8,000 miles from home. Today as I write this, I’m studying for finals in Waco, Texas at Baylor University (2,000 miles away from home),…
Continue readingSarah Coleman, the University of Florida’s Sustainability in New Zealand student blogger, writes: The desire to travel, explore, and learn more about distant lands have inspired many people to go abroad. For me, my dream has always been to travel to New Zealand – and now this dream is actually becoming a reality. I’ve been given the opportunity to study…
Continue readingJessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes: Our time on Magnetic Island so far has been absolutely incredible. Not only have I been able to take in the beautiful Australian landscape as we explore, but I’ve also had the opportunity to learn from many inspirational experts. Everything has been interesting, but today was…
Continue readingAmanda Sanchez, North Carolina State University’s Sustainability in New Zealand student blogger, writes: My name is Amanda, and I should start by confessing that I used to think that I was very unique. I believed that this indescribable desire in me was a passion unlike anyone else’s, that I was the only one yearning to leave the comfort of my…
Continue readingMelissa Solorzano, the Penn State School of Visual Arts Down Under marketing intern, writes: On our second day in Sydney, we partnered up and were given a walking tour of the city by our fearless leader, Dallas Rogers, who showed us many fascinating locations. The weather was beautiful and we got to know the city a little better. There were…
Continue readingJessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes: As a second-year student at Ohio State, I was afforded the opportunity to be part of their “Second-year Transformational Experience Program,” through which I attended seminars focused on self-knowledge and development. I was paired with a mentor and learned how to write a grant proposal for…
Continue readingWith our first program of the semester officially on the ground in New Zealand we thought it was about time we kick-started our newest social media contest: #TransformYourClassroom Here at AUIP, we think you don’t need to be stuck in a lecture hall to be learning, so our students are always getting out and enjoying all the great scenery the…
Continue readingAs our Maymester programs hit the road (and the skies) in the next few weeks, we want to introduce a number of new staff who are now fully on board and eager to welcome students to the South Pacific. Here’s the update from Christchurch: At the helm, we are thrilled to welcome our new leader, Mary Ogburn, as our…
Continue readingAt AUIP, sustainability is really important to us, and it is a major theme of most of our programs. Many of our Student Marketing Interns come back inspired to make changes about the way they relate to the environment, so this Earth Day we are bringing you a list of tips for Going Green as suggested by them! Cari Zbel,…
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