Tessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: I am a strong believer that every person that studies abroad should keep a journal with them at all times. You may think that you will be tired of writing due to your coursework, but trust me, it’s worth it! I tried to write in my journal every night before bed so…
Continue readingOf course Thanksgiving isn’t complete without turkey, stuffing and an abundance of good times, but our team’s feast included a few non-traditional elements as well. With our entire team, spouses and a few friends gathered at Managing Director Laura’s home, the head count left Americans as the minority, despite the holiday at hand. Six Americans (mainly ex-pats), ten Kiwis, an…
Continue readingKrysta Frye, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, writes: When I was preparing to study abroad on AUIP’s South Queensland, Australia program, I wish I would have had someone to tell me the inside scoop on what to pack, what to buy when you arrive and how to remain organized throughout the stay. I managed to do alright, but if I…
Continue readingRobert Smith, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: A lot of people agree that traveling is an exciting experience, and those same people would also agree that it is not exactly low-cost. So, I offer you my few simple money saving tips for studying abroad on a budget: Know the currency – The destination’s currency is something to keep an…
Continue readingIf you’re headed abroad on an AUIP Wintermester program to Antarctica or Australia and New Zealand this December, then be sure to apply for a student blogger position. Our student bloggers supply the Student Perspective content on this blog and share with our entire study abroad community about their experiences. In 2011 alone, the AUIP blog was viewed over 11,000…
Continue readingDid you know that the fear of flying, known as aerophobia, is the second biggest fear in the U.S. after public speaking? Are you one of the many people with aerophobia? Well, you aren’t alone in that category. Despite all the flights our AUIP team takes each year, two of our staffers have serious aerophobia. For one of them, turbulence…
Continue readingIt’s hard to believe that a 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated Christchurch in February 2011 and now the rebuilding city has received a coveted spot on Lonely Planet’s top cities list. But that’s exactly the case for the resilient Garden City. As the only New Zealand city on the list, Christchurch gained the sixth place in Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities…
Continue readingKrysta Frye, the Deacons Abroadmarketing intern, discusses her time on Lady Elliot Island in South Queensland, Australia and what she learned from the Great Barrier Reef: If you’re like the old me, when you think of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef you imagine little Nemo swimming through beautiful underwater jungles, pristine seas, and dynamic corals that extend miles into the…
Continue reading[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIsn-gPhiDo?list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315] Video transcript: Look a seal pup in the face and try to restrain yourself from audibly saying “awwww.” It’s just not possible. Well, at least it wasn’t possible for our team on a recent trip to the Ohau Stream Walk outside of Kaikoura, New Zealand. Just north of Ohau Point seal colony is Ohau Stream where mother seals…
Continue readingEarlier this year, we highlighted Rick Steves’ opinion that study abroad is a necessity, not a luxury. Now, the expert travel writer declares that his “student travel shaped his future in a wonderful way” and uses this video to encourage students to study abroad. Take a listen to hear his thoughts on why students going abroad soon are “taking an…
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