Caroline Marion, 2013 South Queensland student blogger, writes: Perseverance. That word has never meant as much to me as it did when the opportunity to be a part of a study abroad program arose. Let’s just start out by saying I didn’t even get into the program the first time around. I know most people say, “Don’t tell people that!…
Continue readingTiffany Kascak, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: While being abroad, your schedule might be more hectic than usual. Throughout your travels, you’ll encounter new, interesting things to do and people to get to know. Thus, incorporating exercise into your time overseas sometimes can be a challenge. Most likely you will not be going to the nearest gym to work…
Continue readingA new face will be greeting our Fiji groups at the Nadi airport this summer. Jean Vergara, a cheery and comical individual, joined the AUIP Fiji team to accompany our groups. Jean earned her M.S. degree in Education, specializing in Counseling and Guidance, from California Lutheran University. She attended Stanford University and California State University, Fullerton during her undergraduate studies and…
Continue readingTessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Before going to Australia in summer 2011, I had never gone snorkeling. Although I had no experience, I thought, “Snorkeling can’t be that hard, right?” So, our first free day on Magnetic Island, I chose to go on a boat ride with fellow classmates and snorkel to see local fish. I eagerly…
Continue readingDoes your study abroad program begin next week in Australia or Fiji or soon in New Zealand? If so, we expect you’re making some last-minute trips to Target or REI for gear listed on your packing list. While your student handbook provides a thorough packing list, we enlisted some program alumni to provide their insights on packing. We asked our…
Continue readingRobert Smith, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: Anyone traveling to New Zealand on an AUIP program or interested in the native people known as the Maori should take the time to watch the film “Whale Rider.” Set in modern day New Zealand, the film displays some of the beautiful scenery and locations of New Zealand’s North Island, and it…
Continue readingAs summer programs start in the coming weeks, AUIP seeks program participants to serve as bloggers to share their experiences with our expansive audience. With everyone from current, alumni and prospective students to parents, faculty and staff, our readers span a diverse range of people. Thus, bloggers will be able to reach this community with accounts from the field of…
Continue readingTiffany Kascak, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Free time is a very important time, especially while studying abroad. This is a time where you have more opportunity for your own choices, creativity and learning outside of the course curriculum. Most students divide free time into one of the following categories: being active, relaxing or catching up on coursework. Here…
Continue readingBrett Davis, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Not only is studying abroad an extremely positive experience from a personal standpoint, but an abroad experience can give you a leg up on others when applying to future jobs. Employers seek job candidates with international knowledge, strong references and local contacts. Recently, I attended a career fair to meet with potential…
Continue readingKrysta Frye, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, sent us this photo of Carnarvon Gorge and remembers this portion of the South Queensland, Australia program saying, “After a couple of nights in the Gold Coast, Noosa and with an amazing family on our Dalby farmstay, we traveled to a remote area of Queensland to explore Carnarvon Gorge. Carnarvon was easily one…
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