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Antarctica, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: A Day in my Life on an Antarctic Expedition - by Dory Raterman, Virginia Tech

Dory takes you along on a day in her life aboard the Ocean Victory as it makes its way...
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Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Environmental challenges and diversity in communities - by Acacia Rhodes, The Ohio State University

Acacia shares their greatest academic achievements and personal developments while studying in Australia in the summer of 2024. They...
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Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Exploring conservation and culture in Australia - by Ava Geltinger, Virginia Tech

Ava talks about the experience of studying abroad in Australia in the summer of 2024. She writes: Hi everyone!...
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Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel

Student Perspective: Culture, nature, history and real-world education practices - by Madeline Sweany, Texas A&M University

Madeline tells the story of her study abroad experience in Aotearoa New Zealand. She writes: The first words I...
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Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel, Uncategorized

Student Perspective: Finding a New Home In A Far Away Place - by Paige Garpstas, Penn State University

Paige Garpstas, from The Pennsylvania State University, explains her time abroad and all that it taught her. She writes:...
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Antarctica, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, Stories, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: A Day in my Life on an Antarctic Expedition - by Dory Raterman, Virginia Tech
Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Environmental challenges and diversity in communities - by Acacia Rhodes, The Ohio State University
Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Exploring conservation and culture in Australia - by Ava Geltinger, Virginia Tech
Customized Program, Field Notes, Marketing Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective, Travel
Student Perspective: Culture, nature, history and real-world education practices - by Madeline Sweany, Texas A&M University
Australia, Australia: Sydney, Customized Program, Field Notes, Inspiration, Marketing Interns, Student Perspective, Travel, Uncategorized
Student Perspective: Finding a New Home In A Far Away Place - by Paige Garpstas, Penn State University
Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, What Next

What Next: Embassy of Australia marketing internship available

November 12, 2010

Looking for something worthwhile to do in the coming months? Look no further! The Embassy of Australia is offering an Education Marketing Internship in the 2011 winter/spring. The intern will be hired for six months to work four to five days per week and receive a $1000 stipend. You must have completed at least three years of college and have…

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Australia: North Queensland, Fiji, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: Clemson lists their study abroad top ten

November 11, 2010

Recognizing the abundance of merits of study abroad can reinforce its importance. Our partner Clemson University recently released their study abroad catalog, which includes their Study Abroad Top Ten list. Here are study abroad’s top qualities, according to Clemson’s Office of International Affairs: 10. Expand your horizons 9. Explore new cultures & places 8. Gain new perspectives 7. Make new…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Field Notes

Field Notes: Platypus spotting provides a challenge and surprise

November 5, 2010

Can you name what’s on the reverse side of a standard twenty-cent Australia coin? That’s right, the platypus! Spending 10 to 12 hours each day in the water and diving about 75 times per hour, the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) certainly qualifies as a water lover. North Queensland and South Queensland students accompany their field guides for the opportunity to spot…

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Fiji, Library

Library: Rivers Fiji educates local children

November 2, 2010

We’ve long been pleased with the experience and environmental awareness Rivers Fiji provides to our groups and are glad to see others recognize the company’s work. Our Fiji program spends a day kayaking on the Luva River learning about remote village lifestyles, river ecological characteristics and ecotourism, amongst other topics. In October, Rivers Fiji took a different type of group…

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Australia: North Queensland, What Next

What Next: VT North Queensland 2010 reunion continues bonds

October 28, 2010

With potluck dishes abound from baked brie to crab dip and from ice cream cake to pumpkin cupcakes, Dr. Lori Blanc’s Blacksburg home was filled with delicious smells this past Sunday afternoon. And with 18 students from her Virginia Tech North Queensland 2010 study abroad group laughing and recounting memories, the house couldn’t have been filled with more excitement. During…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, Library, New Zealand

Library: YouTube video series addresses health and safety

October 25, 2010

Getting ready to study or travel abroad in the South Pacific? Are you – or your parents – concerned about your health and well-being? Fortunately, the South Pacific is a relatively safe travel destination, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI), New Zealand is your best bet for a risk-free destination. However, even seasoned travelers will undoubtedly experience something new….

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Library, New Zealand

Library: Rough Guides offer destination insight

October 15, 2010

When planning your upcoming trip, browsing the multitude of guidebooks online or crowding Borders’ shelves can be quite a daunting sight. Well, we recently grabbed some copies of Rough Guides and are impressed with the easy to use content. The introductory “colour” section provides an overall feeling for the country and its offerings. For the first-time visitor to the country,…

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