Today I had the pleasure of working on Fitzroy Island at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. What an experience it was to see such massive docile giants up close and personal. At the island I was taught how to feed, clean, and the history about each of the turtles at the centre. Jenny our team leader … Continue reading Helping Sea Turtles in Cairns, Australia
Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist and composer, is among the top Brazilian musicians performing today. Jovino and Brazilian jazz sextet O Som Do Jazz, join forces for a concert of original works by Jovino fusing jazz and northeastern Brazilian styles, as well as classic Brazilian Bossa Nova & MPB. Rio … Continue reading Enjoy Brazilian Music with Jovino Santos Neto
It is Monday and we had our first actual work day. This morning began at 7:30, when I made my way to meet up with my fellow classmates to get on the boat that took us over to Fitzroy Island. This island is where the Cairns Rehabilitation Center is located. As I walked to meet … Continue reading First Work Day in Australia
My first experience in Australia was visiting Fitzroy island’s sea turtle rehabilitation center. We were able to assist in food preparations as well as cleaning and maintaining the sea turtle tanks. All of the turtles had similar diets that consisted of prawns, cuttlefish, shrimp, bait fish, and lettuce heads, but each turtle had its unique … Continue reading Working with Sea Turtles in Australia
We went to the Cairns Turtle Rehab on Fitzroy Island. After work though we were able to snorkel and we just happened to run into this little guy. It is a Green Sea turtle. We learned that as they grow older they lose their scutes and just become more round in shape. They can live … Continue reading Sea Turtles in Fitzroy Island #Australia
Since arriving to Australia on Wednesday there has not been too much of a culture shock other than I have noticed they driving on the “wrong” side of the road. I did not notice a speed limit sign or police officer into about two days in. On our first full day we went to Woolworths … Continue reading Our experience so far Cairns, Australia
Get ready! Our study abroad students are headed to China! When we asked Professor Dawn Joyce, leading our SPC group, what she is most excited to see she answered “one of the New 7 Wonders of the World: The Great Wall of China!” The students will marvel at China’s cultural and architectural beauty and get … Continue reading China – The Final Countdown!
We left Cairns for a tour of the coastline of Northern Australia particularly where the Daintree rain forest meets the coast. We were very fortunate to get George, an endogenous driver as our guide. He added so much of his history to the tour and he was not shy in sharing! We made our way … Continue reading Rain forest meets coastline #Australia
The Coast Rica Spanish program students will be leaving tomorrow, May 14, and Professor Fernando Ojeda gave us a preview of what he is most looking forward to, what is to come as well as some great advice: “As lead faculty, I look forward to participating in a travel-study abroad experience that could potentially have life changing effects that … Continue reading Costa Rica Spanish- The Final Countdown
We all finally arrived with no trouble. Getting used to the time difference as we all were in bed by 7 PM the first night we arrived. The flight here was super long but all are doing well. Today was spent in orientation with the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation people and then exploring our home for … Continue reading First days in Cairns