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

Emily shares insights and tips learned during her study abroad experience. She writes: Studying abroad was one of the most...
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Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Exploring the Environment Abroad - by Kolla Buchanan, Virginia Tech

Kolla shares what she learnt during her study abroad experience. She writes: In the summer of 2025, I had...
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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

Kennedy reflects on how their experience abroad shaped their mindset. They write as follows: I think it fitting to...
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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

One of the best parts of the day is the outings! You’ll know what you’re doing because each evening...
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Australia, Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Study Abroad With Me in Australia! - by Emma Royce, The Ohio State University

Emma shares some of her favorite photos from her time studying Human Impacts on the Environment in Australia in...
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Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Suitcase, Travel
Student Perspective: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad - by Emily Pavlitsa, Virginia Tech
Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Exploring the Environment Abroad - by Kolla Buchanan, Virginia Tech
Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University
Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University
Australia, Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Study Abroad With Me in Australia! - by Emma Royce, The Ohio State University
2013-14 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad benefits business majors in a host of ways

December 6, 2013

Michaela 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…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Farmstay feels like real home away from home

December 2, 2013

Jillian 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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2013-14 Interns, Green Living, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Green Living: Offset your carbon footprint while flying

November 20, 2013

Cassie Meakin, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: When I arrived home from studying abroad in Australia and New Zealand this past summer, I knew my lifestyle needed to change if I wanted to maintain the beautiful ecosystems that had changed my life. While abroad, I witnessed firsthand the impacts the human race’s carbon footprint has left on earth, including…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: How to prepare yourself for a full day of exploring the Great Barrier Reef

November 13, 2013

Reina Tyl, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: The idea of spending all day on a boat approximately 35 miles off the coast of Australia on the Great Barrier Reef is both exciting and intimidating. To make sure you can fully enjoy your trip to the Great Barrier Reef, I have a few tips for you: 1.     Take motion sickness medicine….

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Simple gifts mean a great deal to Fijian homestay families

November 11, 2013

Sierra Mayer, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Would the site of crayons bring excitement to your family? Or even the sight of reading glasses? The pure reaction of gratefulness is what I received upon handing my homestay family the gifts I brought from the United States. Giving homestay families gifts was recommended to all Fiji program students. AUIP provided a…

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2013-14 Interns, Fiji, Student Perspective, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Fiji’s gracious and kind people show country’s true asset

October 23, 2013

Courtney Hughes, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: Growing up, Fiji was a dream destination of mine for all the stereotypical reasons. I wanted to go for the glorious beaches, the sunshine and the clear Pacific Ocean. After actually visiting Fiji, I can now say that there is so much more than the beautiful landscapes; Fiji has the most…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Expectations and realities of a summer in Australia

October 19, 2013

Samantha Barteldt, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: G’day readers! My name is Samantha and I was a participant in this past summer’s South Queensland study abroad program through AUIP and NC State University. Since returning from Down Under, I have been consumed with the reflection and re-acclimating process, so what better way to do that than to write about…

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2013-14 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Study abroad without friends in order to make new friends

October 2, 2013

Leslie Kinnas, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: One of the most rewarding experiences I had while in Australia was building all of the new friendships.  My North Queensland study abroad group consisted of three universities, 32 students and four faculty members, all coming from different backgrounds and interests. I really enjoyed traveling with our cohort because we were…

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