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Summer in China
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GEC's in RTH
RPM 101 (Social and Behavioral Science)
HTM 251 (GLOBAL)
Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Students seeking admission into a Master of Science program in OT or
PT may declare a major in Recreation and Parks Management, with an emphasis
in Therapeutic Recreation.
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UNCG Student Sustainability Survey
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Pet Partners Program
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Wheelchair Biking
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Simple Pleasures Manual
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New Search Feature for HTM Jobs
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Restaurant Management, or Travel and Tourism Management
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Therapeutic Recreation And Inclusive Networks (TRAIN)
Research on best practices in inclusive community recreation currently being
conducted in RTH.
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Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
HTM-445 Community Based Tourism Planning
Summer 2009
Ecuador, South America
June 25-July 30th 2009
Trip to Ecuador Schedule: July1st – July 20th (Subject to change)
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Sponsored by: The University of North Carolina Greensboro, The Department of Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management, Office of Leadership and Service Learning, and International Program Center
Program Overview:
The Department of Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management is offering a second summer session course (June 25th– July 30st) that includes a 22 day trip to Ecuador, South America. This trip is designed to teach the student about international tourism planning. The course includes in-class instruction prior to leaving for Ecuador and will also meet the week following the trip for review and discussion.
While in Ecuador, students will spend time in Quito and Ayampe. Students will develop a comprehensive tourism plan for the town of Ayampe while observing and experience the tourism product of Ecuador. Student s will attend classes, collect data, meet with stakeholders and participate in organized excursions. There will be allotted free time during some of the afternoons and weekends to allow students time to study and explore Ecuador.
UNCG students will get six academic credits. The course carries a SVL marker. Space is limited to 12 students. (Subject to final approval)
Approximate Cost:
The project cost of the program is $2350 (subject to change and final approval)
- 6 Academic Credit hours from UNCG
- All lodging costs while in Ecuador
- 7 nights in Quito
- 12nights in Ayampe
- 2 nights in Alandaluz
- All transportation while in Ecuador
- Two meals a day (typically breakfast and lunch)
- International Travel Insurance
- Other Covered Costs
- Tour of Downtown Quito
- Tour of Mitad Del Mundo
- Entrance fee into two museums
- Tour of La Ruta de Cirilo
- Whale watching
- Exit tax from Ecuador
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Tentative Travel Schedule:
• June 25th-26th Location – Greensboro, USA
• Activities – In-Class instruction, initiate group projects and tourism audit, finalize trip plans
•June 30th - Arrive in Quito, Ecuador
•July 1st – 2ndLocation – Quito
• Activities – Group work and programming for Ayampe
• Tours - Downtown Quito, Mitad Del Mundo, Telefirico
• July 3th – 17th Location – Ayampe, Alandaluz, & Puerto Lopez
• Activities – Tourism audit, School programming, beach beautification, community assessment, present final project
• Tours Puerto Lopez, Jipijapa, Montanita, Cantalapiedra,
• July 18th – 21th Location –Quito, & Otavalo
• Activities - Submit final written project
• Tours – Otavalo
• July 22th Location – Return Home
Information Session (You must attend one to be eligible to go on the trip)
Payment Schedule:
• December 12th 2008: $500 non-refundable fee
• January 21st, 2009: $600
• February 18th 2009: $600
• March 25 2009: Final Payment of $650(or evidence of financial aid award)
• June 1st 2009: Travel plans must be finalized
Application and Letter of Reference:
Students interested in the trip must contact David Cardenas and complete a preliminary application. In addition students must submit 1 copy of their transcript and a letter of recommendation. See Ann Venable in HHP 420-J for a hard copy of the application, or click on the link below.
Download Application (IPC)
Reference Letter
Grants/Scholarships:
UNCG Students may apply for a travel grant from the International Program Center (deadline March 15th, 2009). Visit the UNCG Endowment for International Program website for more information. Qualified students may also apply for Summer Financial Aid (at the Office Financial Aid) after March 1st, 2009. Additional scholarship and funding may be available. Please contact David Cardenas (dacarden@uncg.edu) for more information.
Links of Interest:
Ayampe, Ecuador
La Tortuga, Ayampe Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Machalilla National Park
Alandaluz
David Cardenas
Department of Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
UNCG
421 HHP Building
Greensboro, NC 27402
336-334-4738 or dacarden@uncg.edu