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Mackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad Sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: New Zealand has been absolutely amazing! Today we traveled to our last New Zealand city, Queenstown. I can’t believe my time in New Zealand is almost over but I am excited to see what Australia has in store. During our time…
Continue readingMackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Kia Ora! That means hello in Maori, which the indigenous culture here in New Zealand. The first few days of the trip have been packed full of activities. I was fortunate enough to make it to all of my flights on time unlike part of…
Continue readingChristine Oksas, the University of Illinois Health and Diversity in Sydney and South Australia 2015-16 student blogger, writes: “If anyone does get bitten, we will have access to an anti-venom,” these were the words from our guide during our pre-departure Skype with AUIP staff. I briefly wondered what I’d got myself into, but quickly returned to being excited at the…
Continue readingMackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: As the weather up north gets colder, I am brushing the dust off my summer dresses and sandals. Why you ask? Because next week I will be boarding a plane to Australia and New Zealand, anticipating an experience of a lifetime. Hello everyone! My name…
Continue readingIt’s been quite the year for AUIP and as usual our team have traversed the globe for business and pleasure. We know what we like when we’re flying, hiking, and driving around the world, so with the holiday season upon us once again we’ve done the leg-work for you in finding the best gifts for the travel lover in your…
Continue readingHi everyone, my name is Olivia Carros and I am a second year student at the Ohio State University studying Environmental Policy and Decision Making with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Once I graduate, I hope to obtain a Masters in Environmental Social Science and join the Peace Corps while traveling to different countries as often as possible. Today I…
Continue readingHannah Wannamaker, the Florida Down Under marketing intern writes: Generally, when people think of the Great Barrier Reef they picture a colorful paradise teeming with fish and coral, something similar to a scene from Finding Nemo. Growing up in Florida, I was no exception having dived my fair share of coral reefs. I believed The Great Barrier Reef would pale…
Continue readingChris Radinsky, the Baylor in Australia marketing intern writes: “How was your summer?”, “How was Australia?” These are the questions I was asked repeatedly upon returning from my study abroad. My response was simple. Studying abroad in Australia was the most amazing learning experience I have ever had. From snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, to walking through the Daintree…
Continue readingCedar Richardson, the Tigers Abroad marketing intern writes: Adventure: Something we all dreamed about as children, but most of us lose track of as we grow older. As a freshman at Clemson University, I was approached with the opportunity to travel across the world to learn about sustainability in North Queensland and New Zealand with my fellow Tigers. Little…
Continue readingKatie Armstrong, the Buckeyes Abroad North Queensland Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment 2015 student blogger, writes: It was during my junior year of high school that I really began to appreciate the value of education and knowledge. While I have always been motivated to maintain good grades, like many high-school students I followed a pattern of memorizing, testing,…
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