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Student Perspective: Through a Snowy Lens by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

February 27, 2026

Kennedy reflects on how their experience abroad shaped their mindset. They write as follows: I think it fitting to introduce myself when discussing how this study abroad changed my worldview and career goals. My name is Kennedy Fast and I am a graduating senior earning a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I have been able…

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AUIP in partnership with: Dr. Kathi Jogan, University of Arkansas

September 4, 2025

We love partnering with faculty leaders who are as passionate about the South Pacific and experiential learning as we are! Dr. Kathi Jogan’s enthusiasm for New Zealand and Australia’s wildlife is so contagious, it’s easy to ignore the pouring rain while looking for dolphins in Doubtful Sound or the cold water while swimming with seals in Kaikōura. Dr. Jogan is…

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New Zealand, Supplier Spotlight

Supplier Spotlight: Social entrepreneurship with Everybody Eats

July 28, 2025

Group meals have taken on new meaning for AUIP groups visiting Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand. Everybody Eats is an innovative, social entrepreneurship restaurant, transforming rescued food into quality 3-course meals, for everyone to enjoy on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis. Wanting to give back to the communities they visited, several of this year’s AUIP study abroad groups met with Everybody Eats…

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

Student perspective: Making the friends of a lifetime – by Emily Fessler, Penn State

September 13, 2018

Emily Fessler, from Pennsylvania State University , talks about her experience of studying in Sydney with Penn State School of Visual Arts in winter 2017. She writes: Traveling to a new country is always a fun and exciting experience, but sometimes it can be somewhat nerve-wracking when traveling alone. One of the best ways to explore another country is 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 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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