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Communication Barriers Faced By Female College Students (18-24) During Business Internships, Gail Foldenauer
Communication Barriers Faced By Female College Students (18-24) During Business Internships, Gail Foldenauer
Honors Theses
The purpose of this study is to gain insight on the young, female intern experience specifically within the business industry. In order to be interviewed, all participants had to identify as female and have had a business internship while they were between the ages of 18 and 24. Potential participants were invited to be interviewed for this project via word of mouth or social media. Once they agreed to the terms of the study, they took part in a 30 to 45 minute interview and were asked to share experiences about their internship and how their coworkers shaped their intern …
Cross Cultural Volunteering: A Best Practices Guide For Aspiras Usa, Lindsey King
Cross Cultural Volunteering: A Best Practices Guide For Aspiras Usa, Lindsey King
Honors Theses
This thesis project explores the topic of cross-cultural volunteering in the context of volunteer opportunities facilitated by Aspiras USA, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on youth and community development efforts in the Dominican Republic. Aspiras partners with various college student organizations in the US and offers them opportunities for international volunteering in the Dominican Republic. Knowing how popular international volunteering is, and that it can result in negative outcomes, I was interested in the experiences of these Aspiras volunteers and the community hosts, and how to improve said experiences. I completed a thorough review of literature surrounding volunteer tourism …
The Effects Of Different Types Of Virtual Reality Display On Perception Of A Virtual Presenter, Ferran Poage
The Effects Of Different Types Of Virtual Reality Display On Perception Of A Virtual Presenter, Ferran Poage
Honors Theses
Virtual reality (VR) displays present an immersive 3D virtual world that convey a sense of presence. These displays are rapidly increasing in fidelity, from traditional 2d desk monitors to head-mounted displays (HMD’s) like the Oculus Rift. Research must investigate the relationship between this growing level of fidelity in displays and the virtual experiences they produce, especially as high-fidelity devices become more widespread. Evidence shows that the fidelity of VR displays can affect a variety of factors such as spatial awareness, communication, engagement, arousal, enjoyment, and presence. The current study investigated the potential relationship between the fidelity of VR displays and …