Xuanyan Ouyang, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: For me, to travel is to discover something new, something that will surprise me about myself. During each journey I find out who and what I am. My name is Xuanyan, and I am from a city named Foshan in Southern China. My feet have stepped into 20…
Continue readingCourtney Roth, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: During our study abroad in North Queensland, we learned about the pernicious human impact on the environment. Upon my return to the U.S., I made a conscious effort to live a more sustainable and environmentally friendly life. With 2015 right around the corner, many of you may be having a difficult time…
Continue readingAdam Carron, the Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: Figuring out how to avoid breaking the bank while studying abroad can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to food! However, I found that there are some strategies to limit this expense and put that money toward something much more interesting, such as a Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown! Here…
Continue readingCaroline Gilmore, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: When I arrived in Townsville for the North Queensland, Australia program last summer, I knew little about Aboriginal Australian culture. The little I remembered from high school was certainly not enough. Fortunately while in Australia, we were given the opportunity to connect with the indigenous community, forever changing my perspective….
Continue readingCarly Kubly, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Usually the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a vineyard is row upon row of grapes. Having grown up in a farm town in Minnesota, I have seen my fair share of crops and so was not particularly thrilled to be taking a tour of a vineyard while…
Continue readingJoe Bagazinski, 2014-15 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: Hi everyone! My name is Joe Bagazinski; I am a senior marketing student from the University of North Texas. Nine months ago I was casually sitting in my Marketing Foundations course when an opportunity to do a Wintermester abroad in New Zealand and Australia was presented to us….
Continue readingIt’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…
Continue readingIsamar Pineda, 2014-15 Antarctica Sustainability student blogger, writes: Hello, my name is Isamar Pineda, and I am currently in my third year at the University at Buffalo majoring in international studies. When I graduate, I hope to obtain a job in the international sector and join the Peace Corps while traveling as much as possible. Today I am leaving for my…
Continue readingThomas Koller, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: When people ask me about my experience studying abroad in Fiji and North Queensland and Sydney, I hesitate. I hesitate not because I did not enjoy the experience (this would be a complete and utter lie); I hesitate because their question conjures feelings of joy, excitement, euphoria, bliss, and exhilaration. I immediately…
Continue readingWith 63 entries to consider, our judges didn’t have an easy task of selecting winners for the 2014 Photo Contest: The Wonders of Oceania. The judges remarked that the photos certainly represented AUIP’s experiential programs very comprehensively. After scrutinizing each entry though, the results are in, and we’re excited to share with you this year’s photo contest winners as follows:…
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