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This set of online training modules is offered to help practicing Recreational Therapists prepare for MDS 3.0.
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Pet Partners Program
The Pet Partners program prepares handlers and their pets to work in animal assisted activities and animal assisted therapy programs.
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[download a flyer for the Sept 19th Pet Partners class]
[Dr. Lin Buettner talks about pet therapy in The Dog Who Changes Lives]
(Parade,
Sept 2009)
Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Your Summer in Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong
HTM 245: Cross-Cultural Study Tour in Hospitality & Tourism
(6 credits) (Global) Students will experience 3 distinct cultures in Asia and explore leadership styles, business strategies, cultural and hospitality traditions internationally. The destinations of the 2010 program are Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong. This study tour will be led by Drs. Jerrie Hsieh and Bonnie Canziani.
Information Sessions:
Nov 4 (Wednesday) 1-2pm HEHP 236
Nov 6 ( Friday) 11am-noon HEHP 319
Program Schedule
- May 17 & 18, 2010: Pre-departure Seminar
- May 19 (Depart from Greensboro) -June 4, 2010: 14-Day Study Tour
- June 9, 2010: Post Trip Debriefing
Estimated Program Cost: $ 3,250** (excluding airfare)
- Tuition for 6 UNCG credit hours (GL)
- International Health Insurance
- 2-Day Chinese Cooking Classes ( Kao-Hsiung Hospitality College)
- 4 Chinese Culture Classes ( Kao-Hsiung Hospitality College)
- Guided Cultural Tours & 5-Star Hotel Tours
- Hotel Accommodations and Transportation
- Breakfast (14 days)
- 17 Arranged Meals of the 14-Day Trip
**Estimated based on a minimum of 10 participants. In case of significant currency exchange rate fluctuations, the estimated dollar cost may need be adjusted.
Additional Expenses:
- Airfare ( approx $1,200-$1,300) Multi-destination Flight (group rate)
5/19/2010 depart from Greensboro (GSO) to Taipei (TPE)
6/2/2010 depart from Kao-Hsiung (KHH) to Macau (MFM)
6/4/2010 depart from Hong Kong (HKG) to Greensboro (GSO)
Back in Greensboro on 6/5/2010 or 6/6/2010
- 11– on-your-own meals: approx $100 total
- Optional Excursions During Stay
- Passport
- Travel to flight departure location
- Personal expenditures– souvenirs
Payment Schedule:
- 1st payment ($250 non-refundable deposit) due Dec 11, 2009
- 2nd payment ($1,500) due Feb 1, 2010
- 3rd payment ($1,500) due April 1, 2010
Itinerary:
Taiwan (11 days)
- Taipei: Longshan Temples, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Shilin Nigh Market
- Nantou: Sun Moon Lake, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
- Kao-Hsiung: National Kao-Hsiung Hospitality College, Kao0Hsiung City Tour, History Museum, Love River, Urban Spotlight, Shinguchan Shopping Center, Hi-Shin Department Store, Ruei-Fong Night Market, Cijin Island, Dream Mall
- Ken Ting: Ken-ting National museum of marine biology & aquarium, Baisha Bay, Ken-ting old Street, Sheding Nature Park
Macau (1.5 days)
The Ruins of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Na Tcha Temple, Mount Fortess & Temple of A-Ma (world heritage), casino tour
Hong Kong (1.5 days)
HK Cultural Center, Museum of Arts, Clock Tower & Adventure of Stars, Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village & Stanley Market
Application:
Apply on-line via IPC (International Programs Center)
Application starts on Nov 2, 2009./
Financial Aid/ Scholarships:
- Summer Financial Aid: Contact Financial Aid Office NOW to make an arrangement for your summer financial aid.
- IPC Travel Grant (Deadline March 15 for summer programs)
Links of Interest:
Where will we stay? (Accomodations)
- Chientan Overseas Youth Activity Center
- Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center
- NKHC Hotel
- Howard Beach Resort Kenting
- Hotel Sintra, Macau
- Harbour Plaza Metropolis,Hong Kong
For more information, please email Dr. Jerrie Hsieh
y_hsieh@uncg.edu
