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University Outdoor Orientation Programs And Their Distance To Public Land, Brian Koch
University Outdoor Orientation Programs And Their Distance To Public Land, Brian Koch
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
Abstract. Many universities encourage students to get outside as much as possible. Getting outside and participating in outdoor orientation programs has shown to be beneficial for student’s physical and mental health as well as allowing students to participate outdoors to better understand the natural world. This project documents the locations of 4-year universities and their proximity to U.S. public and federal lands. By using a research study that has taken a "census" of various orientation programs at 4-year universities, I can document not only the universities that provide these programs, but also show their distances to lands in which the …
Study Abroad: Kolkata, India Guide Maps, Jonathon Litchy
Study Abroad: Kolkata, India Guide Maps, Jonathon Litchy
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
The Study Abroad office of CSB/SJU has requested that having maps to ease the transition of students studying abroad in Kolkata, India will allow for a more confident experience in finding the college, transportation, various points of interest and other companions home stay locations. These maps produce a layout of (1) the area of Kolkata with an overview of transportation, homestays, places of interest, and culture experiences, and (2) a map of Park street with the college location and surrounding amenities.
Collegebound: History, Outcomes And The Future Of Outdoor Orientation At The College Of Saint Benedict And Saint John's University, Tyler Thompson
Collegebound: History, Outcomes And The Future Of Outdoor Orientation At The College Of Saint Benedict And Saint John's University, Tyler Thompson
Forum Lectures
Outdoor orientation programs at four-year colleges and universities have a rich history of easing student's transition into college and helping students be successful. Collegebound is the outdoor orientation program for first year or transfer students at St. Ben's and St. John's. This program itself has a rich history with almost 30 years of trips that began in 1987. Recently the program grew nearly 50% in one year alone and received its highest participation rate in its history with 63 student participants in 2015. Collegebound is more than just a wilderness trip, but rather an experience that fosters community, learning, healthy …