Final Blog Post

Overall course goal, international general education requirement: Each student will be able to identify current/contemporary issues impacting the international travel industry, or shows how historical approaches are relevant to contemporary issues (i.e., World Peace, Human Rights, Climate Change, Fair Trade, etc.)

Over this semester and researching Southeast Asia and all of it's aspects in regards to natural disasters, ecotourism and fair trade, I have came to the realization that this country is in dying need of our help. As I have stated in previous posts, Southeast Asia continually suffers from all sorts of natural disasters. These natural disasters take the lives and homes of so many. Some of these issues impacting Southeast Asia have already changed the lifestyle of the people and culture there. These same issues impact the tourism and travel industries to and from this country. As I have stated in my info graphic, there's plenty for us to do. One way we can all give is to volunteer or donate to the American Red Cross. Click here for more information. I ask of you to do your part, become giving citizens to our fellow men.

Overall course goal: Upper division communication/writing requirement: Each student will effectively utilize multiple forms of writing and communication (i.e., written reflections, Microsoft Powerpoint or Corel Presentation slide shows, outline for discussion, debate, evaluation, and online reflections).

With utilizing the numerous ways of writing and communicating, there's many ways we can provide this. One example from this semester that I appreciated was that we incorporated Pinterest.com into our learning experience. Pinterest is a valuable resource in spreading the word and communicating with many more people than you normally would. This was my favorite part of the semester and I know whenever I see educational "pins" on Pinterest, I'm more appreciative of them and have a desire to read them. Also having resources to evaluate your writing such as critiques and these blog postings, can aid in you becoming a better writer and reader.

I really enjoyed this class and learning all there was to learn about international tourism and also incorporating different forms of writing such as Pinterest, Blogger, Weebly and much more. Thank you Linda for this semester and all that you have taught us.

HELP! Southeast Asia

What Can You Do?

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you were involved with a natural disaster? What would you do? How would you feel? Now think about a natural disaster in Southeast Asia. As we have discussed in previous posts in regards to Southeast Asia, there's numerous factors that effect this country. Whether that be the economy, ecotourism, fair trade or even the culture.

As we all know natural disasters can widely include flooding, earthquakes, tornadoes, typhoons, tsunami's, volcanoes, cyclones and more. All of these can be deadly. And none of which we can prevent. According to AsianScientist, just in 2012 alone, natural disasters such as these caused the United States roughly $15 billion in damage to the Asian countries. Most of this damage was caused by floods.

Some ways we can all get involved to aid in decreasing the damage outcomes and decreasing the chances of those losing their lives to these natural disasters include:

• Early warning systems for famines
• Technology to transpire news
• Use our natural resources
• Build our homes and businesses to withstand such disasters as much as possible
• Have sufficient food and water storage
• Give

With natural disasters, there's not adequate ways we can do to prevent such disasters because we're dealing with nature. With nature, we never know what it beholds. Millions have been affected by natural disasters not only in Southeast Asia but around the world. But what we can do is act now. Selfless companies such as the Red Cross is a great way to volunteer and give back to those that suffer from natural disasters. If you would like to volunteer or donate, click HERE.

Now I ask you the question, what are you going to do to change your lifestyle as much as you can to prevent natural disasters?

http://www.asianscientist.com/features/disasters-asias-2012-figures-trends/
 

Cite: http://www.asianscientist.com/features/disasters-asias-2012-figures-trends/