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Melissa Solorzano, the Penn State School of Visual Arts Down Under marketing intern, writes: On our second day in Sydney, we partnered up and were given a walking tour of the city by our fearless leader, Dallas Rogers, who showed us many fascinating locations. The weather was beautiful and we got to know the city a little better. There were…
Continue readingJessica Wetzel, The Ohio State University’s Sustainability in North Queensland 2016 student blogger, writes: As a second-year student at Ohio State, I was afforded the opportunity to be part of their “Second-year Transformational Experience Program,” through which I attended seminars focused on self-knowledge and development. I was paired with a mentor and learned how to write a grant proposal for…
Continue readingWith our first program of the semester officially on the ground in New Zealand we thought it was about time we kick-started our newest social media contest: #TransformYourClassroom Here at AUIP, we think you don’t need to be stuck in a lecture hall to be learning, so our students are always getting out and enjoying all the great scenery the…
Continue readingAt AUIP, sustainability is really important to us, and it is a major theme of most of our programs. Many of our Student Marketing Interns come back inspired to make changes about the way they relate to the environment, so this Earth Day we are bringing you a list of tips for Going Green as suggested by them! Cari Zbel,…
Continue readingMackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad Sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Australia was a blast! I can’t believe that my trip has come to an end and I am already back in Wisconsin. After leaving New Zealand we crossed the Tasman Sea to Australia. Here we had a short visit in Sydney where I saw the…
Continue readingMackenzie 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…
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Olivia Carros, the Buckeyes Abroad Human and Natural Systems in Antarctica 2015 student blogger, writes: Celebrating the holidays in Antarctica was an amazing experience; not only did we have snow 24/7, but we got to celebrate with seals, whales, and penguins! We were surrounded by beautiful and dramatic landscapes during our Christmas Eve dinner, and kayaking during the holidays…
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…
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