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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

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

Acacia shares their greatest academic achievements and personal developments while studying in Australia in the summer of 2024. They...
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Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel

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!...
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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

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

Paige Garpstas, from The Pennsylvania State University, explains her time abroad and all that it taught her. She writes:...
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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
2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Constant rain doesn’t dampen the fun and happiness of rainforest experience

July 3, 2013

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 15 Last time I wrote, it was about the Great Barrier Reef which was my favorite location without a doubt, whatsoever. It was truly astonishing in every way possible. Not only was the nature there exceptional, but let’s not forget to mention the food was kicking. We had all been pretty…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Arizona State University students complete service project on Fiji’s Coral Coast

July 2, 2013

Katelyn Parady, 2013 Arizona State University Fiji program teaching assistant, writes: Standing unsteadily on a steep Fijian hillside, I watch as our friend and host from Votua Village demonstrates how to graft a citrus tree. Citrus trees are familiar to these Arizona State University students, but grafting is not. Junior splices a deep v-shape in the wood, explaining that the…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Queensland’s Lady Elliot Island is “best part of study abroad”

June 18, 2013

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: June 13 If I wasn’t in love with Australia enough, my fondness of this country just quadrupled. The Wolfpack Abroad program took me to the coast. Oh. My. Goodness. I already knew I loved the beach and all water-related activities (I am a marine science major after all), but it’s so much…

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2013 Student Blogs, Australia: South Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Brisbane’s clean, modern vibe welcomes students

June 17, 2013

Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: May 30 Well, today I am in Brisbane currently exhausted due to the fact I have been on a plane for over 24 hours, arrived in Australia, then you know, just played with some koalas and kangaroos. Through all the sleepy eyes and yawns, it has been completely worth it! This city,…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: OSU students immerse themselves in all Kula Eco Park has to offer

June 12, 2013

Jean Vergara recounts adventures with the Buckeyes Abroad Fiji program: At first glance, you think that Kula Eco Park is just your average Fijian zoo. However, roaming its grounds, you realize it is much more than that. It is an experience in conservation. It is a movement toward rehabilitation. It is a reminder of the importance of sustainability. And it…

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Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes, Snapshot

Snapshot: Lady Elliot Island welcomes NC State students and staff

June 5, 2013

The Wolfpack Abroad crew is currently out on Lady Elliot Island, pictured here. This two-mile stretch of land boasts a sustainable resort atop coral cays of the Great Barrier Reef. We hope the group is having a great time snorkeling, scuba diving and lagoon walking, while simultaneously learning from our experienced field guides. Krysta Frye, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern,…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Texas A&M students experience a powerful Fijian homestay

June 4, 2013

Jean Vergara recounts adventures with the Aggies Abroad Fiji program: Fiji is much more than remarkable sunsets, vast coral reefs and white-water adventure. The people are who make Fiji special and unique. Their smiles and warm hospitality reflect the island’s true beauty. Votua Village, where AUIP students have a homestay, really is a testament to this. As many times as…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, News Brief

News Brief: Australia named world’s happiest nation, yet again

May 29, 2013

For a third year running, Australia has secured the title of the world’s happiest country. Based upon criteria of income, jobs, housing and health, the land down under beat out number two Sweden and number three Canada for the top honor from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The OECD statistics show more than 73 percent of people aged…

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Australia: North Queensland, Faculty Focus, Fiji, What Next

What Next: Former student serving as TA eagerly anticipates learning all over again

May 28, 2013

Hannah Strange, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: As luck would have it, I was selected as the teaching assistant for UF’s North Queensland and Fiji programs this summer! With a week of our program already complete, today we’re venturing up to Mission Beach with high hopes of spotting an endangered cassowary. Since I studied on these programs in…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Penn State students enjoy kayaking day with Rivers Fiji

May 27, 2013

Jean Vergara recounts adventures with the Lions Abroad Fiji program: “Bula! Bula! Bula!” Every day we heard and responded with “Bula” the Fijian word for ‘hello’ and ‘welcome.’ Fijians are considered one of the friendliest people on the planet. With their warm smiles and constant greetings, it was easy to feel right at home. Meeting the students and staff of…

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