AUIP BLOG

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...
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, News Brief, What Next

What Next: AUIP appoints marketing interns at partner universities

What’s the number one way students find out about our programs? Yep, word of mouth! Students consistently prefer to hear about study abroad options from a person. And no better people exist to talk about our programs than our alumni. Hence, this year we hired a team of AUIP marketing interns at some of our partner universities. The purpose of…

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Australia: Sydney, Library

Library: Australian artists perform Sydney Opera House tribute

Regardless of whether you’ve been to Sydney or not, you’re likely familiar with the iconic Sydney Opera House gracing the southern shore of Sydney Harbor. The Sydney Opera House serves as host to an abundance of performances from comedy to ballet to opera. This new tribute video highlights the many types of performances in the Opera House by using a common song…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Green Living, Library, New Zealand

Green Living: How do you take a “green” vacation?

A comment we often receive from students at the end of the programs is that they want to be able to take all that they have learnt on the issue of sustainability back to their everyday lives and lead a ‘greener’ life. Similarly, the majority of students having traveled to the South Pacific have well and truly caught the travel…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: 2011 AUIP Photo Contest open to all alumni

Want a top-rated Marmot jacket or snazzy Flip Video UltraHD? Or what about a gift certificate for UGG Australia or Shutterfly? Or maybe you desire the Lonely Planet travel guides and EvoShield gear on offer? Whatever you’re keen to obtain, we hope you’re ready to enter the 2011 AUIP Photo Contest: Far Beyond the Classroom for a chance to win…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Field Notes, Fiji, New Zealand, Product Line

Product Line: Students prefer Overland Equipment satchel bag

We noticed on this year’s programs that many students had one of these Overland Equipment satchels. With an external trifold organizer, the bag provides dedicated storage for your keys, electronics, passport and sunglasses. Students raved about the side pockets which can hold a water bottle and a compact umbrella, two essential items on our programs. The adjustable shoulder strap was…

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

The Fact Files: Trip Advisor promotes South Pacific’s top 25 destinations

Last week we told you about Trip Advisor’s top picks for Australian beaches and where you could see them on our programs. This week we have been checking out their top 25 destinations in the South Pacific and counting the number of destinations that we visit on our programs. We counted the following (and their ratings): Sydney, Australia (1); Queenstown,…

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

What Next: Embassy of Australia offers fall internship

Did you have a phenomenal experience in Australia and want to promote the country? The Embassy of Australia is looking for students that have prior study experience in Australia for a fall internship position in Washington, D.C. The fall internship will run from September to December with flexible start and end dates. Interns are hired for a period of two…

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