AUIP BLOG

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
Faculty Focus

Faculty Focus: VT’s Tom Hammett receives 2010 Alumni Award

July 7, 2010

Dr. Tom Hammett has been a long-standing professor on AUIP programs. His support of international education extends far beyond our programs to Tom’s involvement with the development, teaching and growth of study abroad programs. Virginia Tech recently recognized his work by honoring him with the 2010 Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education. The award is presented each year to…

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Australia: North Queensland, News Brief

News Brief: Cassowary may vanish from North Queensland

July 5, 2010

As our Virginia Tech and State University of New York students participate on the North Queensland program, they’ll be on the lookout for the endangered Southern Cassowary, which lives in northeast Australia. Sadly, the flightless cassowary may soon disappear from the area. The Age recently reported that conservationists say the cassowary population will vanish unless the federal government quickly protects…

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

What Next: Australian Government’s scholarship out now

July 1, 2010

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s merit-based scholarship program providing Americans the chance to study, research or develop professionally in Australia (Sydney Harbor Bridge, pictured left). The Postgraduate Awards will cover up to two years for a master’s degree and 3.5 years for a PhD. You must have completed your undergraduate degree before applying for an Endeavor Postgraduate Award….

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Green Living

Green Living: Drink up tap water

June 30, 2010

In the United States alone, the population goes through approximately 50 billion water bottles each year, and most of the plastic containers aren’t recycled, according to Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It. These empty bottles sit in landfills, not decomposing for years. Additionally, the transportation of the bottles and refrigeration of them burns fossil fuels…

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Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Kula Eco Park enables close encounters with endangered species

June 29, 2010

On the Coral Coast of Fiji, our program stops at Kula Eco Park to observe endangered species of Fiji and learn about necessary breeding methods to restore dwindling population numbers. Kula serves as Fiji’s center for the captive breeding of endangered species and the environmental education of school children. By instilling an environmental conservation mentality in young children, the Park…

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

What Next: Apply now for Embassy of Australia internships

June 28, 2010

So, you’ve just graduated. And you don’t have a job yet. You sure do remember fondly your study abroad in Australia (with those gorgeous sunsets at Lady Elliot Island pictured right) and have a keen interest to work in international education or policy. Does that sound like you? Well, then beef up your resume and cover letter to apply for…

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Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, News Brief

News Brief: TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2010 ranks top destinations

June 25, 2010

We know our programs occur in some of the world’s best places, but it’s always reassuring when others recognize the worth of these destinations. TripAdvisor has released its Travelers’ Choice 2010 picks in which travelers rate the best of the best in global beaches, adventure, culture and sightseeing amongst other categories. Here are some of the world’s best awards given…

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Postcard

Postcard: NAFSA provided avenue to connect with old and new partners

June 16, 2010

Each year we receive the opportunity to visit with all our current and potential future partner institutions in one place: the NAFSA annual conference. This year Kansas City, Missouri served as the NAFSA conference site. The Opening Reception, pictured right, was quite overwhelming as over 7,000 people gathered in the Power and Light District to kick-off the week. On Wednesday,…

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

News Brief: Qantas & Air NZ ranked in world’s top airlines

June 15, 2010

Boarding an airplane in the States can feel like being a herded cow. Then once you’re on board the sentiment changes to being a sardine squished into a can. Needless to say, if you’ve flown economy class then it’s not the most pleasant experience and far from luxurious. Elsewhere in the world, especially in Asia and the Middle East, airline…

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