AUIP BLOG

Student Perspective: A Day in my Life on an Antarctic Expedition - by Dory Raterman, Virginia Tech

Dory takes you along on a day in her life aboard the Ocean Victory as it makes its way...

Student Perspective: Environmental challenges and diversity in communities - by Acacia Rhodes, The Ohio State University

Acacia shares their greatest academic achievements and personal developments while studying in Australia in the summer of 2024. They...

Student Perspective: Exploring conservation and culture in Australia - by Ava Geltinger, Virginia Tech

Ava talks about the experience of studying abroad in Australia in the summer of 2024. She writes: Hi everyone!...

Student Perspective: Culture, nature, history and real-world education practices - by Madeline Sweany, Texas A&M University

Madeline tells the story of her study abroad experience in Aotearoa New Zealand. She writes: The first words I...

Student Perspective: Finding a New Home In A Far Away Place - by Paige Garpstas, Penn State University

Paige Garpstas, from The Pennsylvania State University, explains her time abroad and all that it taught her. She writes:...
Antarctica, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: A Day in my Life on an Antarctic Expedition - by Dory Raterman, Virginia Tech
Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Environmental challenges and diversity in communities - by Acacia Rhodes, The Ohio State University
Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Exploring conservation and culture in Australia - by Ava Geltinger, Virginia Tech
Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Culture, nature, history and real-world education practices - by Madeline Sweany, Texas A&M University
Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel, Uncategorized
Student Perspective: Finding a New Home In A Far Away Place - by Paige Garpstas, Penn State University
Fiji, Programs

Humans and the Environment

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

Student Perspective: Self-proclaimed travel addict checks Australian items off her globetrotting bucket list

Leslie Kinnas, the Richmond Down Under marketing intern, writes: Despite only two months having passed since I returned from Australia, I am already antsy to hop on a plane to relive my wild adventures. Since I can’t do that right now, I am thrilled to be the Richmond Down Under Marketing Intern so that I can share my experience with…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Don’t wait, just go study abroad in Australia

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: Now that I’ve completed my study abroad experience and I’m finishing my blog series, I want to take time to sum up my journey in Australia. In short, it was more than I expected in so many ways. I used to get homesick fairly easy, so I knew that a whole semester…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Carnarvon Gorge’s vast history and strenuous hiking engage students

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 24 The last destination that we embarked to during our time in the land down under was Carnarvon Gorge.  Carnarvon is known as the bush, which leads into the Outback. I have seen countless episodes of Animal Planet’s “I Shouldn’t Be Alive,” which usually feature the struggles individuals encounter while in…

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New Zealand, Postcard

Postcard: AUIP’s annual retreat provided July Fourth festivities and hot springs amidst meetings

Where would you find Fourth of July decorations, hot springs and meetings abound? Why, of course, the AUIP team retreat in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand! Last week our team made the drive from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs for three days of uninterrupted reviewing, planning and brainstorming…well, that is, aside from the highly important breaks for dips in the thermal pools….

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Classmates felt fortunate to bond with local family during farm stay

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 21 The next week went by incredibly fast. I guess the saying ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ proves itself to be true. We went back to Brisbane and remained there for four days before heading to our farm stays. Brisbane time involved completing our assignments, and of course, going into…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Surfer’s Paradise offers shopping, restaurants and activities galore

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 16 As we continued our journey, we went to the Gold Coast, more specifically Surfer’s Paradise. I loved this area! It was very similar to our Miami, Florida but with an Australian twist.  It was everything you would want in a city: ideal shopping, delicious restaurant choices, fun activities and, of…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: AUIP seeks marketing interns for 2013-14 academic year

Have you recently returned from your AUIP study abroad to Australia, New Zealand or Fiji? Do you find yourself talking to everyone about your amazing international experience? Wish you could turn all that talking into an internship? Well, you can! Applications for the 2013-14 marketing internship program are now available. AUIP marketing interns provide faculty, staff and potential students vital…

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