This summer Illinois Abroad students and faculty went on AUIP’s inaugural New Zealand Adventure Tourism program. One of the program’s student bloggers Kerri Malone gives us a snapshot her of their program and encourages other students to take the journey as well. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZA6-0HbCpE&w=420&h=315]
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger and Lions Abroad alumnus, created a video of his program experiences and condensed them into a quick three-minute video for your enjoyment! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByij5RLAzc&w=560&h=315]
Continue readingWith over $3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, the AUIP Photo Contest is better than ever to enter. Our amazing sponsors, StudentUniverse, Lowepro, Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments, Eye to Eye Marine Encounters, Hexagon International, South Sea Cruises, Abel Tasman Kayaks, Maori Tours Kaikoura, Lonely Planet and EvoShield, have ensured this year’s winners of the 2012 Photo Contest: Discovering the…
Continue readingKeeping in touch with friends and family can be challenging whilst traveling abroad, but it doesn’t have to be. While email and Facebook offer quick and easy access to notify everyone back home you’re having an amazing time, these communication methods just aren’t the same as calling and hearing loved ones’ voices. Calling from the South Pacific home to the…
Continue readingNew Zealand is in mourning as one of New Zealand’s most beloved children’s authors Margaret Mahydied recently in Christchurch at age 76. Mahy wrote over 200 children’s and young adult books during her career. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and she has won many prestigious children’s book awards, most notably being the only New Zealander to…
Continue readingUsing its Street View technology, Google has now made world heritage sites available to people around the world. The technology traditionally enabled users to explore and navigate neighborhoods through panoramic street-level images, however technological advancements have enabled Google to get out of the suburbs. In addition to the images, Google has also posted 3D models, YouTube videos and photography of…
Continue readingFilming for Peter Jackson’s adaptation of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey finished on 5 July and fans of his Lord of the Rings trilogy are waiting in anticipation for the film’s premiere in Wellington on 28 November. The film is the first of two multimillion-dollar Hollywood blockbusters telling the story of Bilbo Baggins, kinsman of Lord of the Rings protagonist…
Continue readingWhen considering whether to apply for one of our AUIP programs, you likely met the AUIP Marketing Intern at your home university. Our stellar team of interns help spread the word about programs via class visits, organization visits, information sessions and a host of other mechanisms. After the success of our inaugural 2011-12 internship program, we’re now seeking new interns…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin first connected with AUIP when she took part in the New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business program as a graduate student at the University of Montana in 2011. Breeana served as a student blogger for this program. In her first blogshe shared her excitement of venturing overseas for the first time and turning 30 while in New Zealand….
Continue readingIf you are looking for ways to live more sustainably and lessen your impact on the environment, then take a look at National Geographic’s The Green Guide website. The Green Guide features environment news articles, photos and videos, as well as a host of information on green living. Of particular interest is the Green Buying Guide, which enables readers to…
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