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Student Perspective: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad - by Emily Pavlitsa, Virginia Tech

Emily shares insights and tips learned during her study abroad experience. She writes: Studying abroad was one of the most...
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Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Exploring the Environment Abroad - by Kolla Buchanan, Virginia Tech

Kolla shares what she learnt during her study abroad experience. She writes: In the summer of 2025, I had...
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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

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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Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Suitcase, Travel
Student Perspective: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad - by Emily Pavlitsa, Virginia Tech
Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Snapshot, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Exploring the Environment Abroad - by Kolla Buchanan, Virginia Tech
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
2017 Student Blogs, 2017-18 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program

Student Perspective: Create your own unique Sydney expedition while studying abroad – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

August 8, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , shares some of her top tips for traveling abroad in Sydney, Australia. She writes:  Sydney, Australia is full of beautiful iconic scenery that every student must see while studying abroad. I vividly remember how surreal that first moment was as I stepped off the bus into the heart of the Sydney Harbor. With…

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2017 Interns, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Student Perspective, Travel

Student perspective: Transform your classroom, transform your life – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

March 24, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , talks about experience of studying in Sydney with Penn State School of Visual Arts in winter 2017. She writes: Older and wiser people always tell me that a study abroad opportunity is an “experience of a lifetime.” After earning three credits in Sydney, Australia this past winter break of 2017, I now understand…

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2017 Interns, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: A bittersweet adventure on the Great Barrier Reef – by Ethan Boroughs, University of Richmond

February 27, 2018

Ethan Boroughs, from the University of Richmond, talks about his bittersweet memories of the Great Barrier Reef. He writes: One of my favorite parts of my time in Australia was when I got to visit the Great Barrier Reef. For two straight days we were ferried out to certain parts of the reef by boat, giving us a chance to…

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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Why Study Abroad? – by Marisa Gottlieb, University of Florida

February 23, 2018

Marisa Gottlieb, from the University of Florida, explains why everyone should study abroad as part of their college experience. She writes: Why Study Abroad? College students all around the United States are given opportunities to study abroad. Programs are offered on almost every continent for almost all majors for various amounts of time. So why should you take advantage of…

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2017 Interns, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: AUIP welcomes Emily Fessler, Penn State University, to the AUIP marketing internship team

February 19, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , talks about experience of studying in Sydney with Penn State School of Visual Arts in winter 2017. She writes: Hi! My name is Emily Fessler and I am currently a Junior at the Pennsylvania State University studying Advertising/Public Relations as well as minoring in Business and Entrepreneurship. I am originally from Erie, Pennsylvania,…

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2017-18 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Jumping Out of Our Comfort Zones – by Maya Johnson, Virginia Tech

February 13, 2018

Maya Johnson, AUIP’s Antarctica student blogger, shares her experience of being outside her comfort zone. She writes: Going to Antarctica is an opportunity that can’t be missed and a trip that will never be forgotten. This trip was an experience of a lifetime that many of us have said we would relive again if we ever get the chance. For…

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2017-18 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Christchurch architecture to Wellington’s chocolate industry – by Samantha Moran, University of Montana

February 5, 2018

Samantha Moran, student blogger from the University of Montana’s Business Sustainability study abroad program, writes about her travels from Christchurch to Wellington, New Zealand: Hi All! This is Samantha Moran again, and I love world travel. This last week has been amazing! We were able to visit Christchurch, Kaikoura, Motueka, and Wellington. I find Christchurch incredibly inspiring. Christchurch was hit…

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2017-18 Student Blogs, Antarctica, Student Perspective, Suitcase

Student Perspective: Travel Tips for Antarctica – by Maya Johnson, Virginia Tech

January 29, 2018

Maya Johnson, AUIP’s Antarctica student blogger, shares her tips for those travelling to Antarctica in the future. She writes:   Pack tons of layers! The most important thing in Antarctica (especially during their summer) is to remember that the weather is going to change. Especially if you’re being active you want to be able to take layers off or put…

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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Advice for a First-Time International Traveler – by Caleb Wilson, MTSU

January 26, 2018

Caleb Wilson, MTSU’s Blue Raiders Down Under Marketing Intern, shares 4 top tips for anyone travelling internationally. Caleb writes:   Traveling outside of the United States for the first time can make people experience many different emotions. There is stress (both healthy and unhealthy), excitement, anxiety and many more feelings that can arise from leaving your home and staying in…

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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Magnetic Island encompasses the true heart of Australia – by Ethan Boroughs, University of Richmond

January 22, 2018

Ethan Boroughs, from the University of Richmond, talks about his experience of Magnetic Island in Australia’s North Queensland. He writes: One of my favorite places that I visited in Australia was Magnetic Island, a small but special piece of land off of the eastern coast of North Queensland. While we were there, we stayed in Bungalow Bay Koala Village, which…

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