With only two sleeps to go until Christmas Day, the team at AUIP would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! We appreciate you taking the time to read our blogs and are grateful for the many comments received throughout the year. We will be back in January but in…
Continue readingAdrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, shares her enthusiasm to immerse herself in New Zealand’s rich culture: When I first heard about a program that travels to New Zealand over winter break, I jumped at the opportunity to enrol. As an avid traveller, I always wanted to experience New Zealand, not just for the breath-taking scenery but…
Continue readingGiven that we partner with universities nationwide from the reaches of Hawai’i to New York and everywhere in between, you can imagine our staff jet off to campuses quite often. In reading a recent USA Today article, we couldn’t help but connect with the headline: “Room with a view makes trip worthwhile.” Whether we’re in San Diego wanting to enjoy the coast or yearning to see…
Continue readingBowen Humphreys, the Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: I took a shower last night and used up nearly the very last drops of a precious liquid. No, I’m not talking about water; I’m talking about a shampoo I bought in New Zealand. I’ve made it last nearly a year, using it for special occasions like a nice date, a big test or…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: I will turn 30 in New Zealand. I will be in the perfect place to celebrate a momentous occasion. It will mark a new phase in my life while I embark on a grand adventure. During the past 10 years, I’ve moved thousands of miles from home…
Continue readingAlyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, discusses ways New Zealand’s energy and water mindfulness can be implemented in the U.S.: My life has been transformed by green living techniques, and New Zealand helped me improve those aspects of my life. I have always recycled and made sure lights were turned off when not in use, but that was about as…
Continue readingLisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: About me: My name is Lisa Trapp. I am a 20-year-old pursuing a major in wildlife science with a double minor in biology and leadership at Virginia Tech. I am a proud Hokie. I love travel and creating new memories that I can look back on for the rest of my life. I…
Continue readingHannah Strange, the Florida Down Under marketing intern, shares her thoughts on sustainable travel: As you may have already guessed, I am a huge fan of traveling. I will go anywhere for any length of time and get absurdly excited about it. But I also consider myself to be a rather sustainable person. Especially after my AUIP programs in North…
Continue readingFor our December Alumni of the Month, we’re pleased to feature 2009 North Queensland and Fiji student Hannah Rogers from the University of Florida. After her involvement in our programs, Hannah has stayed in close touch with Dr. Heather Gibson at UF and Eleanor on our team. Always one to help out at study abroad fairs and pre-departure orientations, Hannah…
Continue readingAUIP’s main field guide in Fiji, Helen Sykes, has been busy since the last of the AUIP 2011 groups departed Fiji in July. Helen is the Fiji Shark Campaign Manager for the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL). CORAL, in partnership with the Pew Environment Group and the Fijian Ministry of Fisheries, have been busy this year increasing the understanding and awareness for shark protection…
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