Walkabout on the Duke in Australia program
Walkabout on the Duke in Australia program...
Credit: Rytas
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
While in Australia for four weeks this summer, I studied island biogeography. We learned in a manner that was extremely hands on; discussions included why it was safe to swim with a freshwater crocodile but not with a saltwater crocodile, where cane toads come from, why...
Credit: Jordan Gulli
Major: Program II- Astrobiology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
Feeling the country at Ubirr.
Before going on Duke in Australia, I had never left the country. I was amazed at how much I learned in my class, from the country itself, and about myself.
This picture was taken at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park. Here...
Credit: Wendy McGinnis
Major: Evolutionary Anthropology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
Of all the memorable times in Australia this summer, one of the best was our stay in Daintree National Park in Queensland. Our few days there were loaded with exciting activities such as sea kayaking, horse riding, bushwalks, and my favorite, snorkeling on the Great Barrier...
Credit: Alice Fan
Major: Biology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
Everyone has seen kangaroos, wallabies, and their relatives in pictures before. But that didn't take away from being up close and personal with them; they are really quite friendly and cuddly, to be honest. The sheer diversity and uniqueness of Australian wildlife is something I...
Credit: Jeff Shi
Major: Biology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
This is a picture at Gudlom Falls in Kakadu National Park. The best part of the program for me was camping in Kakadu National Park. We learned about Aboriginal culture from Aboriginal guides, we hiked to some amazing waterfalls, and camped out and star-gazed at...
Credit: Marie Gordon
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
The Australian culture taught me that there is no sense stressing over work and other life annoyances, but rather that you should concentrate on doing those things you love. Australians live life to the fullest, and hold family and friends in the highest regard.
I...
Credit: Avery Harrison
