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2016-2017 Student Blogs, New Zealand & Sydney, Postcard, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Rambling Through the South Pacific

Berkley Svingen, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: Kia Ora, my name is Berkley! I’m delighted to take you along my journey abroad the next four weeks as I travel across the North and South Islands of New Zealand and the coast of Australia. Together we will swim with dolphins in their natural…

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2016-2017 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: Sydney, Postcard, Student Perspective, Uncategorized

Student Perspective: Last Minute Reminders

Shana-Kay Hart, the Penn State School of Visual Arts Down Under student blogger, writes: Ah, December. A time for ice-skating, warm beverages, and other holiday festivities as we draw closer to a new year. This last month is a time to prepare for 2017, spend time with family and friends, unwind before heading back to school, and in my case,…

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2016 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Reflecting in the Rain

Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: As the rain falls in Montana, I am finding myself reflecting on my trip to New Zealand and Australia more and more. Maybe I am missing the warm weather and sandy beaches, or it could be the captivating speakers we heard from.  Regardless, I am…

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2016 Student Blogs, New Zealand & Sydney, Shoestring Budget, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Learning to Love Your Budget

Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: While raising enough money to go on your trip abroad may be difficult, travelers often struggle to stay on budget once they are in country as well. In my own experiences abroad, I have found that when I did not plan my budget well, I…

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2016 Interns, Australia: Sydney, Green Living, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Making “Going Green” Permanent in Your Life

Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: Recycling can be hard to keep up with, composting is difficult for the average family, and unplugging your electronics can feel like a lot of work. If you take little steps every day, going green can be a permanent part of your life. Buying a…

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2016 Interns, Australia, Australia: South Australia, Australia: Sydney, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: “It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with.”

Katerina Alemis, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: The saying, “It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with,” is one that truly resonated with me throughout my time in Australia. After eight weeks of class together, I still felt overwhelmed by the fact that I was going to travel halfway across the world with a group of people whose…

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2016 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Angus, the giant humpheaded wrasse

Anna Lovell, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: While studying abroad in Australia, I got to snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef near Port Douglas. The experience I had was absolutely amazing and the reef was beautiful. This was definitely one of the highlights on this trip. We headed out in the morning to get to…

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2016 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Canopy crane in the Daintree Rainforest

Anna Lovell, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: I can hardly believe that I am about halfway through my time in Australia! The time goes fast while we are here because we have been doing so much, but it also feels like I have been here for months because we have seen so much. Over the…

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2016 Student Blogs, Australia, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Pick experiences over material things

Mariah DeLosSantos, the Baylor University Sustainability in North Queensland student blogger, writes: If you ever have the opportunity to travel, do it. Whether that be on study abroad, a beach vacation, or a road trip in your home state, it is honestly the best thing you can experience. We’ve traveled all around North Queensland, Australia, from Magnetic Island to Cape…

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2015-16 Student Blogs, Student Perspective, Suitcase

Student Perspective: Budgeting while abroad

Mackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad Sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Hey you! Yeah, you. Are you thinking about studying abroad but dreading the consequences of paying for it all? Have no fear! Here are some simple steps to help lower your costs while actually on the program. 1. Spend smart. When visiting a foreign country…

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