Robert Smith, the Wolfpack Abroad marketing intern, writes: Studying abroad in the South Pacific is amazing, but there is something to keep in mind when preparing to travel abroad: It is important to be equipped with the right gear. You will be seeing and doing countless exciting things, so you do not want to worry about getting wet, wearing uncomfortable…
Continue readingJordan Pringle, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Hi! My name is Jordan Pringle, and I am the new University of Montana Grizzlies Abroad Marketing Intern. I made everlasting friendships last winter when I studied abroad in New Zealand and Sydney over our winter-session semester. I am beyond excited to share my memories and stories with you. At first, I…
Continue readingAs chilly fall weather hits many of our American partner universities, we thought we’d warm your day with this photo from the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. Are you already looking forward to your Fiji program this year?
Continue readingHannah Strange, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes: When leaving the house the majority of us will do a quick check of essentials; wallet, phone, and keys. When going on a trip we add a couple of things to that list, our passport and the absolutely crucial, necessary, cannot-live-without-it gadget: our camera. Whether it be a DSLR, digital, or…
Continue readingKrysta Frye, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, shares her program experiences and excitement to tell others about the opportunity to study abroad in Australia with Wake Forest University: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOq0tsfAV1g?list=UUB5bJv3jXOXtBYd9xNR_Jtg&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315]
Continue readingTessa Arnold, the Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Before you travel to Australia, take 94 minutes of your time to watch the powerful film, Rabbit-Proof Fence. Based on a true story, this movie is set in Western Australia in the year 1931 and focuses on shameful history in Australia where “half-caste” Aboriginal children were taken by force from their families…
Continue readingAnnalise Kelleher, the Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: I never thought I would spend my summer snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef! This past summer, I challenged myself in so many ways. I spent my days hiking through the Daintree Rainforest, camping in the Outback and boating out into the Pacific Ocean to explore the Great Barrier Reef. After all…
Continue readingTiffany Kascak, the Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Who can say they lived in a Fijian village or snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef? Not to mention went ziplining in the oldest rainforest on Earth and camped in the Outback as well. These experiences had such an invigorating effect on me! My study abroad experience this past summer traveling to Fiji…
Continue readingFollowing her time on the 2012 North Queensland Sustainability program, one of our student bloggers Hannah Cohan from Buckeyes Abroad spent a week traveling from Cairns to Sydney by bus. En route, she stopped by the Gold Coast in Queensland for some surfing before eventually ending up in Sydney. Here are some memorable photos Hannah took during her Sydney touring and…
Continue readingBrett Davis, the Eagles Abroad marketing intern, writes: Last winter break I was lucky enough to study abroad on the New Zealand & Sydney: Humans, Business, and the Environment program through the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. I say lucky for many reasons, but mostly because I had knee surgery one week before my trip; ouchy! You can’t imagine…
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