Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Your friends influence your daily decisions. We all have had this happen to us in one way or another. For me, I was sitting in one of my two-hundred-person lecture hall classes with a good friend when we saw a presentation about the unique opportunity to earn three upper-division credits while traveling…
Continue readingAlex Munoz, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: Upon being accepted into last summer’s New Zealand Adventure Recreation and Tourism program, I did not know what to expect. I originally applied for the program because several students who had gone on it the previous year had nothing but good things to say about it. I had always wanted to study…
Continue readingCassie Meakin, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: The Great Barrier Reef is not only a national symbol for Australia, it is also home to hundreds of species of coral and thousands of species of fish. While on the reef, my Hokes Abroad program participated in transect measurements along different sections of the reef. An important discussion topic while conducting research…
Continue readingReina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: During the North Queensland program, you will spend nearly a week in Port Douglas, Australia. This portion of the program is focused on traveling to and learning about the Great Barrier Reef, but there is plenty of downtime to explore all that Port Douglas has to offer. Here are some suggestions for how…
Continue readingDevan Crane, the Pirates Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a biology major, I struggled to find a study abroad program with a balance between coursework and free time. However, the Australia North Queensland program provided the perfect balance between educational rigor and extracurricular fun. Class time involved hands-on activities and research in the native environments. Many days we paired up…
Continue readingMany people know that the picturesque country of New Zealand is the last country in the world to be discovered and settled. However, the country has many unknown fun factoids. Alex Munoz, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, recaps some facts she learned during her New Zealand Adventure Tourism and Recreation study abroad program: 1. A kiwi is not a fruit….
Continue readingWith the holidays quickly approaching, time is running out to secure those final presents. Selecting your holiday gift list isn’t an easy task though. Thankfully our globetrotting team is here to provide you worthwhile presents for the travel-savvy set on your list, and all under $40! Or, if you’re hankering for something a bit pricier, check out last year’s gift…
Continue readingFrom beautiful sunsets and sunrises to the ocean’s blue hues and rolling waves, Fiji provides some breathtaking views. So while the U.S. experiences record snow and ice storms, our Grizzlies Abroad intern, Sierra Mayer, decided to send everyone warm thoughts with some photos and memories from her time on the Fiji program. Our first night I looked into the sky…
Continue readingMichaela Mills, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern, writes: As a business major, I often hear classmates in my major saying studying abroad is not beneficial for them or maybe not even possible. However in reality, these days more and more employers, especially in the business arena, are searching for prospects with a global viewpoint, international experience and even the understanding…
Continue readingJillian Pellicano, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Sometimes the hardest part about leaving home can be sleeping in another house. When I first found out farmstays were part of the North Queensland program, I was a bit hesitant, but I decided to put my best foot forward and just go with it. To my surprise, my farmstay turned out…
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