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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
Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Library

Library: New series feature the wonders of Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef

March 22, 2012

Whether you’re intrigued in the chilling poles or the warm Great Barrier Reef, two new documentary series are highlighting these ecologically-fragile locations. Frozen Planet brings to life the frozen wildernesses of the Artic and Antarctica. We particularly enjoyed the “Unexpected encounters” episode where orcas were seen surfacing mere feet from videographers. If you’re more inclined to a passion for reefs…

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2011-12 Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Snapshot: New Zealand’s pristine scenery offers photographer’s dream

March 19, 2012

Alyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: While studying abroad in New Zealand, I couldn’t help but notice the scenery never looked as beautiful through the lens as it did through my own eyes. Although, some of the photos I took on the program came close. Two amazing pictures I took were on the landing of my international flight into…

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2011 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Polar plunge completes Christmas Day

March 16, 2012

Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 25, 2011 continued Huddled beside the building to shield us from some wind, we all geared up for our Christmas Day wild activity. We pulled off our wet-skins, sweaters, pants and shoes all as fast as we could and revealed bathing suits of various styles. The wind whipped at my bare skin…

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2011 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Antarctic Christmas will be forever remembered

March 15, 2012

Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 25, 2011 It was Christmas Day and steam was rising from the waves hitting the black sand shores of Deception Island. Snow lingering on the sand further from the water was blown up and around in little hurricanes by the blustery wind. Sadly, it was our last day in Antarctica. Deception Island…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, News Brief, What Next

What Next: Embassy of Australia internship available in D.C.

March 12, 2012

Need a job for this spring? Live in Washington, D.C. or willing to move there? Well, consider this internship gig: The Australian Trade Commission located at the Embassy of Australia in D.C. needs an Investment and Business Development intern. Working four to five days a week full-time at the Australian Trade Commission is sure to gain you some invaluable experience. Read…

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2011 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Leopard seal, American-style burger and gentoo penguins complete “perfect” day in Antarctica

March 8, 2012

Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 23, 2011 continued So what happened with the two minke whales playing games with us? Well, our decision to continue watching them or move elsewhere was made easy when these whales decided not to resurface again near us. We finally made our way over to the ice flow with the leopard seal….

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2011 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Antarctica has beauty like none other

March 7, 2012

Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 23, 2011 After two days of fog, I was elated to wake up and finally see the sun gleaming off the Antarctic mountains. I gazed almost hypnotically out the window as I slipped into my warm clothes and wet-skins for the first expedition of the day. Chad’s voice drifted over the intercom…

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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Where does the world’s largest koala population live?

March 6, 2012

Chris Tom, Buckeyes Abroad marketing intern, reveals the “adorable” animal found on Magnetic Island: Magnetic Island is a small island off the coast of Townsville, Australia with under 2,500 permanent residents. Within a World Heritage listed area, this 20-square-mile island is breathtakingly beautiful. Affectionately referred to as Maggie by the locals, this island is home to the largest koala population…

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News Brief

Monday, March 5, 2012: News Brief: AUIP blog awarded GoAbroad Blog of the Week!

March 5, 2012

We are excited to announce that AUIP’s Study Abroad Blog has been chosen as the GoAbroad Blog of the Week! This is a great honor as GoAbroad.com has been a leading force in international education and an invaluable experiential travel resource since 1998. The GoAbroad website contains tens of thousands of opportunities for eager world travellers including study abroad, internships…

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