Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Sociology

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

2012

Articles 1 - 2 of 2

Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Motivations And Constraints Of Cal Poly Rpta Students To Participate In International Group Travel, Selena Ramirez Jun 2012

Motivations And Constraints Of Cal Poly Rpta Students To Participate In International Group Travel, Selena Ramirez

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

The number of student travelers is increasing around the world. The purpose of this study was to determine the motivations and constraints of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration (RPTA) students to participate in international group travel. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. Thirty-two females and five males participated in the study. Previous literature suggests that motivation can be understood through internal factors that push travelers from within and pull factors of the destination that attracts travelers. According to the findings of the study, students are mostly motivated to travel in …


Empowering Children Living In Poverty In The Huruma Slum, Amy Lepp Mar 2012

Empowering Children Living In Poverty In The Huruma Slum, Amy Lepp

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

Many children living in poverty around the world are unable to attend school and complete an education. When I Grow Up and the Furaha Community Centre have partnered together to provide children of the Huruma slum with an opportunity to attend school and hopefully escape the life of poverty. The purpose of this study was to determine what factors contribute to student success on the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examination, and if the program funded by When I Grow Up is addressing factors that will empower students to succeed in their education. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire …