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.