A firm favorite of our students on the North Queensland program this year was having the chance to experience real Australian culture away from the tourist trail and stay in a farm stay accommodation. The farms students stayed on ranged from beef to permaculture to buffalo in the remote areas surrounding Malanda. Pictured right, AUIP’s Donna and Virginia Tech teaching…
Continue readingA major concern for students and students’ parents about studying abroad is health and safety. Thus understandably, when a student becomes sick on a program, they’re usually nervous about the healthcare available. Our programs study in relatively developed area and all within easy access to emergency care. However, when you’re traveling alone or in an underdeveloped country, finding doctors and…
Continue readingReady to further your undergraduate degree? Want to accomplish it Down Under with a master’s program? Well, the Anne Wexler Australian-American Public Policy Scholarship enables a U.S. citizen to enroll in an Australian master’s degree program in public policy. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum two-year period and valued at up to A$140,000. The scholarship is aimed at…
Continue readingFrom a ledge perch within the Mungana Caves, a student gazes out at the vast out bush landscape. The ledge and adjoining cave was used for Aboriginal men’s business, such as carving, spear making and male discussions. The men would come here at midday to stay cool out of the open land’s sweltering heat. Our North Queensland programs received special…
Continue readingIt’s hotter than hot right now across much of the States. So, naturally you’re craving the AC, right? Or maybe already dreaming of snow and frost on the ground come December? Well, lucky for you, The College at Brockport within the State University of New York system is still accepting applications for the Antarctica program. Students from Brockport will travel…
Continue readingIn order to improve our logistics, relationships with faculty and providers, marketing and overall program quality, our staff members from time to time accompany a university on their program. During the past three and half weeks, both Donna and Eleanor from our team had the opportunity to spend time with the Virginia Tech and Brockport State University of New York…
Continue readingAfter studying in the South Pacific, many students yearn to return to the region. Yet, it’s intimidating to consider moving abroad alone. Thus you can turn to assistance from organizations and companies with this transition. BUNAC offers both Work Australia and Work New Zealand programs that help you with all your visa details, job support in obtaining a position and…
Continue readingWe’re always paying attention to our students to see what they’re packing on programs. And this year quite a few were using Rite in the Rain notepads. Regardless of a drizzle or a downpour, the all-weather spiral pad can withstand the weather. The protective cover and weatherized pages make sure your important notes don’t run off the page if you’re…
Continue readingResearch from the past ten years has been compiled to show that students who study abroad have improved academic performance, higher graduation rates and improved knowledge of cultural practices and context upon returning to their home campus compared to students in control groups. The findings from the Georgia Learning Outcomes of Students Studying Abroad Research Initiative, GLOSSARI, compared graduation rates and grade point averages…
Continue readingJam-packed with activities, the Fiji program constantly has students on the go learning. One of these activities is a day trip to a remote highlands village and a kayaking trip down the Luva River with Rivers Fiji. Driving up into the highlands, our group stops in Nakavika Village, which 500 to 600 people call home. Homes and meeting halls, pictured…
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