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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Introducing Ethan, the University of Richmond Down Under Marketing Intern for 2017-18

AUIP welcomes Ethan Boroughs, the University of Richmond Down Under Marketing Intern to the team. Ethan writes: My name is Ethan Boroughs and I’m a senior at the University of Richmond. I studied abroad through the AUIP program during the summer after my sophomore year, where I traveled to the Eastern Coast of Australia. When deciding on whether or not…

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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Stepping out of your comfort zone, by Caleb Wilson, MTSU

Caleb Wilson, MTSU’s Blue Raiders Down Under Marketing Intern talks about Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone. Caleb writes: We all know how difficult, awkward and unsettling it can be to step out of your comfort zone, I mean that’s why it is called your comfort zone after all. Some people choose to jump out of an airplane, others get…

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2017 Interns, Shoestring Budget, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Baylor University’s Sierra Christerson shares 4 Tips for Studying Abroad on a Budget

Sierra Christerson, the Baylor University Bears Abroad Marketing Intern, shares 4 tips for Studying Abroad on a Budget. She writes: 4 Tips for Studying Abroad on a Budget Studying abroad is often seen as a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel the world and earn credit at the same time. For me, that was certainly the case. I knew…

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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Field Notes, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Marisa, from the University of Florida, explores one of the Seven Natural Wonders

Marisa Gottlieb, from the University of Florida, explores one of the Seven Natural Wonders – the Great Barrier Reef. She writes: Not many study abroad trips give you the opportunity to visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Luckily, studying abroad with AUIP and the University of Florida in North Queensland, Australia, allowed me to snorkel the…

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2017 Interns, Field Notes, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Madi, from the University of Florida, shares what she learnt about the three “Kiwis” during her time in New Zealand

Madison Dale, from the University of Florida, shares what she learnt about the three “Kiwis” during her time in New Zealand. She writes: Kiwis, kiwis, and Kiwis When I was in New Zealand I was surprised to learn that “kiwi” had several different meanings. There’s the kiwi fruit, the kiwi bird, and, as I was surprised to learn, New Zealanders…

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2017 Interns, Australia: Sydney, Field Notes, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Carmyn, from the University of Montana, shares her most memorable moments from NZ & Sydney

Carmyn Wahl, from the University of Montana, shares her most memorable moments from her study abroad program in New Zealand’s South Island and Sydney, Australia. She writes: Hello! My name is Carmyn Wahl and I am a sophomore at the University of Montana studying international business and finance. Last winter I went to New Zealand and Sydney with AUIP to…

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2017 Interns, Student Perspective, Suitcase

Student Perspective: Jessie, from Virginia Tech, shares some useful items to pack for Studying Abroad

Jessie Auclair, from Virginia Tech, shares some useful items to pack for Studying Abroad. She writes: You have applied to a study abroad program and you have recently been accepted. Now the question is what should you pack? You may be studying abroad for several weeks or months so it is important to make sure you have everything you will…

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NZ program-highlights
2017 Interns, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Jake, from Ohio State University, shares his NZ Program Highlights

Jake Cardinal, from Ohio State University, shares Program Highlights from his New Zealand Study Abroad experience in 2017. He writes: Throughout our time studying abroad in New Zealand, we did many fun activities and learned all about sustainability along the way. The activities ranged from wildlife tours, nature tours by boat, and amazing hikes. Going off this, the most asked…

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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Introducing Caleb, MTSU’s Blue Raiders Down Under Marketing Intern for 2017-18

AUIP welcomes Caleb Wilson, MTSU’s Blue Raiders Down Under Marketing Intern to the team. Caleb writes: My name is Caleb Wilson and I am the Marketing Intern for AUIP on Middle Tennessee State University’s campus. I am a Senior studying Marketing in the Jenning A. Jones College of Business and I actually studied abroad in the United Kingdom and France…

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2017 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, New Zealand, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Jessie from Virginia Tech tackles Green Living

Jessie Auclair, the Hokies Abroad Marketing Intern from Virginia Tech, tackles the issue of Green Living. She writes:   All Hokies Abroad courses have a main focus of learning how to live sustainably. Here are some helpful Sustainable Living tips on how to reduce waste and conserve power. Waste Reduction Plastic is one of the most abundant waste products that…

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