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Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

Kennedy reflects on how their experience abroad shaped their mindset. They write as follows: I think it fitting to...
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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

One of the best parts of the day is the outings! You’ll know what you’re doing because each evening...
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Australia, Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Study Abroad With Me in Australia! - by Emma Royce, The Ohio State University

Emma shares some of her favorite photos from her time studying Human Impacts on the Environment in Australia in...
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Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad by Allie Thompson, Baylor University

Allie reflects on what she learnt and gives advice that might help future students in New Zealand, she writes:...
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Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Suitcase, Travel

Student Perspective: Auckland Through My Digital Lens by Amina Williams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Amina reflects on her study abroad experience and how her digital camera helped her capture the unforgettable beauty of...
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Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University
Antarctica, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University
Australia, Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Study Abroad With Me in Australia! - by Emma Royce, The Ohio State University
Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad by Allie Thompson, Baylor University
Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Suitcase, Travel
Student Perspective: Auckland Through My Digital Lens by Amina Williams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2011-12 Interns, Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Suitcase

Suitcase: To techno or not to techno?

April 16, 2012

Hannah Strange, Florida Down Under marketing intern, discusses the reasons to leave techno gadgets at home when heading abroad: At this time of year a lot of you reading this blog are probably (hopefully) gearing up to go on one of our AUIP programs this summer. With this in mind, most of you are probably thinking about what you are…

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2012 Student Blogs, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: AUIP accepts student blogger applications until April 27

April 13, 2012

If you’re headed on a program this summer, hopefully you’ve heard from your faculty member by now about the AUIP student blogger positions available. If not though, here’s the scoop: AUIP is selecting students from each of its summer programs to serve as a student blogger. The bloggers will provide firsthand accounts of their study abroad experiences in the South…

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What Next: International education outreach coordinator position available

April 11, 2012

Did you love your study abroad program? Are you wanting to enter the field of international education? Then, check out this job opening with GoAbroad.com for Outreach Coordinator. According to their website, the Outreach Coordinator will attend study abroad and career fairs, recruit students and strengthen relationships with university offices. The position is designed for an individual who is highly-motivated,…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Hot cross buns abound Down Under at Easter

April 10, 2012

While egg hunts and deviled eggs may come to mind for Americans at Easter, Aussies and Kiwis wouldn’t have had a complete Easter weekend without hot cross buns. Hot cross buns? No, not the nursery rhyme. We’re talking about the sweet, spiced bun traditionally made with raisins and marked with an icing cross on top. The history of eating these…

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2011-12 Interns, Green Living, Student Perspective

Green Living: Rain gardens bring aesthetic and ecological benefits

April 4, 2012

Chris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, writes: To ensure spring showers bring May flowers, consider planting a rain garden. Rain gardens are not only a decorative lawn feature, but offer many ecological benefits. According to The University of Florida’s Program for Resource Efficient Communities, a rain garden is a “shallow planted depression designed to retain or detain storm water before…

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Library: Is Outback Steakhouse an accurate depiction of Australia?

March 30, 2012

Have you ever eaten at Outback Steakhouse? The answer is most likely yes. And did you believe that a Bloomin Onion is an actual Australian dish? Well, you likely may have but probably won’t admit it. Well, an article by Shirleene Robinson last year titled “Inventing Australia for Americans: The Rise of the Outback Steakhouse Restaurant Chain in the USA”…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Snapshot

Snapshot: Atherton Tablelands feel like home to student

March 28, 2012

Amanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, writes: These three photos were taken off the side of the road during my farm stay in the Atherton Tablelands of Queensland, Australia. I was in the car with Hanz, a German native that had been working a hobby farm in Australia for the past 20 years, two faculty leaders and Celine Dion playing…

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2011-12 Interns, Field Notes, New Zealand

Field Notes: Students volunteer in Christchurch earthquake clean-up efforts

March 26, 2012

Bowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: My study abroad group was incredibly lucky. Two years ago we spent a total of seven days in Christchurch during our New Zealand program. Prior to our arrival, an earthquake had hit Christchurch, and we felt tiny tremors while we were there. But our group, and even most Kiwis, found it a novel,…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: South Queensland

Student Perspective: Carnarvon Gorge ranked as “must-see” Australian natural wonder

March 23, 2012

Kasha Patel, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, recounts adventures in Carnarvon Gorge on the South Queensland program: In preparation for Carnarvon Gorge, be sure to follow the packing list’s instructions: Bring a sleeping bag, some warm gloves and a beanie. During May at Carnarvon Gorge, temperatures range from 70 degrees Fahrenheit or more during the daytime and 40 degrees Fahrenheit…

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