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Surf's Up in Australia!

By Alexander Schwank at CIEE

One of the quintessential Aussie sports has got to be surfing. With so many pristine white sand beaches lining the coast, Perth is heaven for both seasoned riders and new... keep reading

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Planting trees for a bright and healthy future

By Alexander Schwank at CIEE

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ― Chinese proverb --- Over the last few days, we have learned a... keep reading

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Playing Footy - Aussie Style

By Brittany Sumner at CIEE

Hi Friends and Family! We had an amazing day learning all about Aussie football, which I had no idea was so different from American football. They play in an oval... keep reading

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Welcome to Perth

By Alexander Schwank at CIEE

Hi to CIEE Family & Friends! We've had a busy few first days here in Western Australia and are loving life down under! After landing in Perth, we settled into... keep reading

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Surf and Turf, Aussie Style

By Cassidy Duran at CIEE

Over the last week, participants in Perth have been learning on their feet -- and having a great time doing it! The week started with a trip to Perth Zoo... keep reading

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Fun and Games

By Cassidy Duran at CIEE

Anywhere you go in the world, you’ll find that towns, states, and countries are all brought together by recreation. There is possibly no better example of this than Australia, where... keep reading

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The Art of Community

By Cassidy Duran at CIEE

The students in Perth have been flat out the past couple of days. In between the seafaring expeditions of Shipwreck Museum, the conservation focus of the Seed Bank, the local... keep reading

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G'day Perth!

By Cassidy Duran at CIEE

Maybe the only downside of heading off to Australia is the amount of time it takes to get there. After more than thirty hours of travel, we arrived in Perth... keep reading

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Farewell To Perth: A Reflection

By Cassidy Duran at CIEE

Whenever I arrive in a new place, I take a walk to get my bearings and try to suss out the general vibe of a place (okay, full disclosure, I’m... keep reading