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Post-trip thoughts: May in New Zealand!

by Anna L. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

As I reflect back on my trip, I have an overwhelming sense of gratitude.  I can’t help but think of what a privilege it was to have the opportunity to experience the things I did while abroad in New Zealand.  It was interesting and eye-opening to interact with a...

Mid-trip Update: May in New Zealand!

by Anna L. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Semester

Here I am about halfway through my trip in Christchurch, New Zealand!  The trip so far has been an absolute whirlwind in the best way.  Our days have been absolutely jam-packed and I am exhausted each night when going to bed.  While there absolutely have been some...

Scared to Study Abroad? So Was I

by Anna L. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

To be honest, studying abroad was never really on my mind or on my bucket list of things to do during my college years.  However, once my scholarship package offered a stipend to use specifically for studying abroad, I thought I should at least consider it.  Still, I...
Lost Your Luggage

Lost Your Luggage

by Jade Cartolano | Jul 12, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

When traveling to Australia, my luggage got lost in LAX. It took 4 days for my luggage to be delivered to me in Melbourne, Australia. This experience taught me about adapting to unexpected changes. At first, I was stressed about not having my suitcase, especially...
Photographing Your Travels!

Photographing Your Travels!

by Jade Cartolano | Jul 12, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

Before leaving for your study abroad, think about how you want to document your travels. This looks different for everyone. While studying abroad, I use Instagram stories to share pictures of the different activities I did. It was easy for me to put all of these...
Eating Gluten Free in Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji

Eating Gluten Free in Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji

by Jade Cartolano | Jul 1, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I am gluten free and this was my first time traveling abroad. I was nervous it would be hard to find gluten free food or food that was labeled. My first meal was on my Delta flight. For dinner I had grilled chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, salad, fruit and a gluten...
Post Abroad Life from Australia

Post Abroad Life from Australia

by Dorothy Hemauer | Jul 1, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, By College, Faculty-Led, Summer

Upon returning home I am feeling all of the emotions. I look back on some of my favorite memories like the Great Barrier Reef, holding Koalas (which is pictured), Sydney opera house, and the beaches in Sydney (Manly beach and Bondi beach). These were just a few of my...
Abroad in Australia

Abroad in Australia

by Dorothy Hemauer | Jul 1, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I unfortunately did not have the best start to my trip this year. My roommate and I ran into NUMEROUS flight problems, we had delays, cancelations, we had to switch flights at one point, and the list goes on. Worst of all though – our luggage got left in the US,...
Pre – Departure Australia

Pre – Departure Australia

by Dorothy Hemauer | Jul 1, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I decided to study abroad this past May because I studied abroad the May before this in South East Asia for the first time and it was the best experience ever! I wrote about it in Bama Bloggers last year if you want to check it out! I had so much fun with it and the...
Off to Queenstown, New Zealand!

Off to Queenstown, New Zealand!

by Madison C. | Jun 27, 2024 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

After some time in Australia, we headed to our first stop in New Zealand, Queenstown! Leading up to this part of the trip, I wasn’t actually that excited. I was dreading being in the cold weather and was worried I did not pack right for the cold. But once we got to...
Sydney and Auckland! My new favorite places!

Sydney and Auckland! My new favorite places!

by Madison C. | Jun 27, 2024 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Sydney!! Sydney was by far my favorite part of the Australia leg of the trip. The Opera house was even more amazing in person and the architecture and structure of it all was fascinating. The harbor itself was beautiful with the bridge, the Sydney skyline, and the...
Back in the US

Back in the US

by Joshua L | Jun 13, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Australia: Getting Ready

Australia: Getting Ready

by Joshua L | Jun 13, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Departure from Oceania

Departure from Oceania

by Ella Hart | Jun 7, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

As I am leaving Fiji, I have reflected on a few of the things I have learned in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. I have learned the world is a lot bigger than I ever thought, and I can learn almost anything through immersing myself in the culture. I have learned a...
While Abroad in Oceania

While Abroad in Oceania

by Ella Hart | Jun 6, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

My first impression when I arrived in Australia was that I was in an exciting place. I landed in Sydney first, and I wanted to see a glimpse of the opera house from the plane. I knew that I would later get the chance to explore it. I have an extended study abroad with...
Pre-Departure for Australia

Pre-Departure for Australia

by Ella Hart | Jun 6, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I chose to study abroad in Australia to broaden my horizons in the world of international business. I think a lot of business for me can be done in an English-speaking country, and I thought this would a great place to learn more about a different consumer market and...
Global Journey: Cultural Immersion in Australia

Global Journey: Cultural Immersion in Australia

by Frances B. | May 30, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Studying abroad offers a transformative experience that is filled with countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. As I prepare to embark on my journey to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, I find myself beaming with excitement. However, amidst the...
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...
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