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A love Letter to Snells Beach, New Zealand:

A love Letter to Snells Beach, New Zealand:

by Aydan Graham | Sep 20, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

The absolutely breathtaking view and chilling blue water made the fact that I had to sit down and do a little bit of computer work better. The sailboats docking in the harbor with the beautiful range of hills and mountains climbing up the horizon blew my breath away...
Creating Life-Long Friendships

Creating Life-Long Friendships

by Erin E | Sep 20, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Exchange, Semester, _

I chose to study abroad in Australia for its beautiful nature, but I did not realize that what I would miss most were the people. Upon arriving in Australia, I met a group of international friends—two Canadians, one Turk, one Brit, and way too many Europeans. I hung...
My Favorite Places in Brisbane

My Favorite Places in Brisbane

by Erin E | Sep 20, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Exchange, Semester, _

I decided to go to Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia for my study abroad. Here are some things I fell in love with about the area of Brisbane: For my semester, I lived in the city, one block away from my campus. My campus was on a peninsula...
Ups and Downs in Cairns

Ups and Downs in Cairns

by Catherine T | Sep 11, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Law, Summer, _

In between classes about Australian law, I have had the opportunity to see some of the country. This past weekend, a group of us went to Cairns to dive at the Great Barrier Reef. This trip was incredibly fun and definitely a highlight of this five week study abroad...
Queenstown: The Adventure Capital of the World

Queenstown: The Adventure Capital of the World

by Luke T. | Aug 9, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Hello! This is my final blog post, and I’m writing it on my flight back to the United States. 12 hours down, 2 to go! Going into this study abroad trip, I knew we would be travelling to quite a few different cities in New Zealand, but I didn’t have a good...
Things I Used and Didn’t Use in New Zealand

Things I Used and Didn’t Use in New Zealand

by Luke T. | Aug 9, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Hello from the South Island of New Zealand! So far, the weather here has been even colder than the North Island (where we spent our first week), so I thought I would go over some of the most used items I brought, and some things I probably could have left at home....
A note on my sporadic thoughts and fun times in New Zealand!

A note on my sporadic thoughts and fun times in New Zealand!

by Aydan Graham | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

The first words that come to mind are joyful, sweet, beautiful, and breathtaking. There have been absolutely no negatives that come to mind when thinking and living through New Zealand. All I can think to myself is how can I not be happy and joyful when surrounded by...
Returning home

Returning home

by Ciera C | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

I’ve been home for a week and it is not what I was expecting. It feels weird to be home and I definitely miss Australia and the friends I made while abroad. The reverse culture shock was expected, but not in the way that I have been experiencing. Attitudes and...
The Beauty of Small Talk

The Beauty of Small Talk

by Wesley Bryant | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

            I have never mastered the art of small talk, and I likely never will. As a lifelong introvert, the concept of forcing chatter and filling awkward silences terrifies me. The copious amounts of...
Field Trip Opportunities at JCU, Australia

Field Trip Opportunities at JCU, Australia

by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Sydney Higgenbottom
Best things to do: In and Around Townsville, AUS

Best things to do: In and Around Townsville, AUS

by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Sydney Higgenbottom
Things I Would Change And Things I Would Do A Million Times Over Again : Reflecting On An Incredible Trip To New Zealand

Things I Would Change And Things I Would Do A Million Times Over Again : Reflecting On An Incredible Trip To New Zealand

by Julia Leskow | Jun 16, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

After an amazing month abroad, I took some time to reflect on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand. While thinking of all the wonderful memories I made, I took the time to think of the advice I would give to someone who would be in my position in the future....
Above Average Fairness Down Under

Above Average Fairness Down Under

by Aubrei Grisaffe | Jun 15, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

It has been ten days since I completed the UA Honors in New Zealand: One Really Awesome South Pacific Adventure. Since finishing the program, I have not stopped thinking about how my life in the US is simultaneously very similar and very different to that of students...
A Bittersweet Homecoming: Reflections on New Zealand and Advice for Future Trips

A Bittersweet Homecoming: Reflections on New Zealand and Advice for Future Trips

by Eva B. | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

I and my 25 Pound Suitcase Take on New Zealand

by Aubrei Grisaffe | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

Growing up, I heard what seemed to be endless stories about my parents’ adventures abroad. I always knew that when the time came, I would cease the opportunity to go abroad. When I first visited Alabama during scholars weekend my senior year of high school, I heard...
The Thing About Assumption

The Thing About Assumption

by Aubrei Grisaffe | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

Assumption is an invitation to reevaluate and combat our perceived truth. Since arriving in New Zealand just over a week ago, I have realized that assumptions, those that I have made and that others have presented, can inhibit people from truly understanding one...
Highlights from Week 1 in New Zealand

Highlights from Week 1 in New Zealand

by Luke T. | Jun 9, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Hello from the South Island of New Zealand! My name is Luke Turner, and I’m a rising sophomore studying abroad in New Zealand for the month. My first week on this amazing island has been unforgettable, so I wanted to recap a few highlights.We started off our...
Over The River And Through The Woods : Hiking Adventures In New Zealand

Over The River And Through The Woods : Hiking Adventures In New Zealand

by Julia Leskow | Jun 5, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

I don’t even know where to begin! My experience in New Zealand so far has been nothing short of wonderful. From planting trees by the beach with local high school students, to star gazing on the beach at night, to bungy jumping in Queenstown, I could go on and on...
A New Perspective

A New Perspective

by J. Faulk | Jun 2, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

There is something special about this place. The love the people hold for each other and for the land they live on is astounding to watch. The effort placed into conservation of the world around them is unrivaled by other cultures I have experienced, especially...
Something Has Changed Within Me…

Something Has Changed Within Me…

by J. Faulk | Jun 2, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

Now, I know that the title sounds a little familiar. It is a set of lyrics from the iconic Broadway song “Defying Gravity” from the hit show “Wicked.” However, I want this final blog post to center around another number from the show....
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