My time spent in Australia was amazing! The culture, the people, and the experiences that we had will be something that I never forget. The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Center provided an experience that I will probably never have again and the fact that they operate mainly based on volunteers and donations is impressive. You can … Continue reading Last Days in Welcoming, Wonderful Australia
My last few days here in Australia were unforgettable. I had the opportunity to work with other veterinary nurses at a local veterinary hospital. I was able to help them prep, monitor and recover patients in surgery. Also, taught them how to utilize some of there Abaxis blood analyzers. Many of there practices are very similar … Continue reading Unforgettable experiences in Australia
The Cairns Marine Center was my favorite part of the trip. It was so cool learning about what they do and why they do it. The collect from the reef but they have the strictest standards when it comes to it. They use non damaging nets on the reef to collect. They have strict packaging … Continue reading Cairns Marine Center
This trip to India was my second study abroad class at SPC and while it may seem like a dream vacation (that you get a class credit for), I’ve found both trips to be equally satisfying and exhausting! For students interested in studying abroad, it’s important to know what to expect. I will take you … Continue reading A Day in the Life…Study Abroad India
An amazing moment can happen any time while you’re abroad. We had just hit land after our first ferry ride across Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. I was standing with the group talking to someone and as our conversation ended, I was just looking around taking in my surroundings, when a monk appeared out of … Continue reading Pay attention – don’t miss your moment!
As we all know, it takes a certain kind of courage to travel the world on an airplane. Most Veterinary technicians are a fearless bunch; I have faced down fractious felines, belligerent clients and other pugnacious critters. Yet, traveling to a different country positively froze the blood in my veins. So personally “courage” was not … Continue reading Study Abroad: Australia
Once everyone made it to the hostel we had the opportunity to explore the city of Cairns and go on a couple excursions. The first weekend in Australia, we had the chartered a boat to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. Since the purpose of this trip is to work with sea turtles; my classmates … Continue reading A life changing experience in Australia
There was so much to do here in Australia! My free time when I wasn’t working was filled with shopping, eating, and exploring Cairns and the surrounding rainforests. The first weekend here we went snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef and we took the Cape Tribulation tour. Snorkeling was quite the adventure. The reef is … Continue reading Australia…The memories will last a lifetime!
While here in Australia, the opportunities that this study abroad has allowed me to experience have been quite amazing. I’ve been able to work with people who are passionate about the animals they work with and they’ve shared what they get to do everyday with me. During my time here I’ve worked at the Sea … Continue reading My Australia Study Abroad Experience
Today we went to the Cairns Marine Center and discovered all of the sea treasures that they have there…it was amazing! The range of sea life that they have there is substantial and the fact that they care for it each and every day is impressive. The day that we went, a new shipment was … Continue reading Sea Treasures at Cairns Marine Center