AUIP BLOG

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
Library, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: Air New Zealand and DOC team-up for conservation goals and free trip to New Zealand

June 11, 2012

Recently Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Department of Conservation signed a $1 million deal that ensures flights for endangered species between sanctuaries and also promotes national walking tracks. The three-year partnership between these entities will increase marketing and conservation programs for the National Parks Great Walks and the species translocations needs. As part of the partnership, “The Great…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Green Living, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Suitcase: Environmentally-conscious packing and traveling tips

June 7, 2012

Bowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Since so many of the courses offered by AUIP involve sustainability, many students and program alumni seek sustainable ideas and products for traveling abroad. These are my ideas to help you reduce your impact while traveling. BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottles Instead of using up all sorts of travel shampoo bottles and bottled…

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2012 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Interacting with koalas and kangaroos is favorite experience thus far

June 6, 2012

George Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: May 24 Today was entirely dedicated to travel. We left Magnetic Island early this morning with Port Douglas as our final destination. We did indeed arrive, but several hours later than expected. There was a bad accident on a road that we couldn’t detour from, and thus we spent two extra…

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2012 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Blogger explores Reef HQ and hikes Magnetic Island

June 5, 2012

George Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: May 22 Today we had our usual breakfast and then journeyed into Townsville via the ferry. Once there we went to Reef HQ, which is the National Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. After a short introductory video, we broke into groups of about eight and…

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Faculty Focus, Fiji, Library, News Brief

Faculty Focus: Helen Sykes advises The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler

June 1, 2012

If you’ve been on our Fiji program, then you’ve likely met our field guide Helen Sykes. Helen’s expertise in marine ecology, coral reef systems and sustainability practices is vital to the academic content of our program. What you may not know is that Helen is a general wealth of information about Fiji and its islands. The New York Times’ Frugal…

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2012 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Falling for the snow-kissed mountains in New Zealand’s rainiest and wildest towns

May 31, 2012

Kerri Malone, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger, writes: Now stationed in Motueka for the next few days, our time in St. Arnaud, Fox Glacier and Queenstown are behind us. Fox Glacier was similar to being presented with a great large plate of chips (French fries for Americans) beside a fresh bowl of aioli sauce, and after a first touch…

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2012 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Magnetic Island’s Balding Bay is possibly the prettiest place ever

May 30, 2012

George Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: May 20 Yay! We officially landed in Brisbane, went through customs, claimed our luggage, took a shuttle bus to domestic flights, went through security and boarded our next plane – all in an hour and a half! Note to future students: our layover in Brisbane Airport was two hours. If yours…

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2011-12 Interns, Field Notes, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Food differences may cause culture shock

May 29, 2012

Bowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: When studying abroad, it is important to be aware of culture shock, which can come in several different ways. One way is the food that you eat. In New Zealand, I found there are several different easily recognized foods with a Kiwi twist that you might not expect. Hamburgers It doesn’t get any…

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2011-12 Interns, Field Notes, New Zealand, News Brief, Student Perspective

Field Notes: St. Arnaud Track brought student’s body, mind and soul completely alive

May 28, 2012

Alyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: It’s weird to think that one year ago I was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in New Zealand. Now, I sit in disbelief because the memories made during my study abroad are still fresh in my mind. I can still hear our field guide, Dr. Pat Devlin, reciting the hoards of…

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Library, New Zealand

Library: Lonely Planet features all that’s new and improved in Christchurch

May 27, 2012

As Christchurch slowly rebuilds itself from the devastating earthquake of February 2011, we’re pleased to constantly see businesses and venues reopening around the city. Lonely Planet recently took note of two icons returning to the city: the Canterbury Crusaders have returned to town after playing the 2011 season away from Christchurch, and the beloved Wunderbar is back in business in…

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