Why Recreation Administration Majors Should Study Abroad We live in a global society. Leisure service professionals will often work outside their country of origin; work with employees from other countries, or; provide services to participants from other countries. Leisure service professionals must be educated to successfully manage these challenges resulting from a globalized society. Study abroad experiences can provide students with cross-cultural preparation that will provide them with a stronger understanding of the leisure needs, professional practices, and cultural norms of different countries. The experience will expand the students’ understanding of other cultures, which will help them to be more accepting of others. It will increase their independence and self-awareness. Having to survive in a completely new environment will teach the student things about themselves that they never expected. Taken together, the study abroad experience and coursework within the Department of Recreation Administration will enable the student to effectively lead leisure service agencies in meeting the diverse needs of their constituents. William Higelmire, Ph.D Chair, Recreation AdministrationCan I Afford To Study Abroad?What you do in college is an investment in your future. Surveys indicate that graduates who have studied abroad secure more job offers, better job offers, and higher starting salaries in their fields. With findings like this, how can you afford NOT to study abroad? Moreover... • You can use financial aid to study abroad, and to even pay for your airfare! • There are lots of scholarships for study abroad, from EIU and beyond. • In some cases, it costs less to go abroad than it would to stay on campus! Getting Started - Plan Early, Plan NowThe best opportunities for scholarships and popular programs are available to those who plan ahead. So, start TODAY by: • Reviewing options on the back of this sheet • Visiting the study abroad website: www.eiu.edu/~edabroad • Signing up for an Info Session from the online Calendar • Visiting the Study Abroad Office in 1207 Blair Hall • Calling 581-7267 to schedule an appointment with an advisorwww.eiu.edu/~edabroadStudy Abroad for Recreation Administration MajorsWhere willGO?Australia Central Queensland UniversityRockhampton Semester or YearExperience the “real” Australia at a fine university in the heart of Queensland.Griffith UniversityBrisbane Semester or YearStudy at one of the nation’s leading universities in a big, bustling Australian city.New ZealandMassey UniversityVarious Locations Semester or YearAt Massey University, you can choose to study at one of three university campuses: “The Innovative Campus”, “The Student City”, or “The Creative Campus.”University of OtagoDunedin Semester or YearDunedin and the South Island are a recreation lover’s paradise. From the mountains to the forests to the ocean, you will find no shortage of outdoor activities.United KingdomUniversity of WinchesterWinchester Semester or YearExperience a student-friendly campus in the former capital of England, just an hour by train outside of London.IrelandSports, Tourism, & Recreation (Faculty-led) Multiple Cities SummerThis course is an on site exploration of sport tourism and recreation experiences and services in Ireland and relarted cultural, historical and environmental issues. Four cities and their rural surroundings will be visited: Dublin, Cork, Killarney and Galway.1207 Blair HallEastern Illinois University600 Lincoln AvenueCharleston, IL 61920Phone: (217) 581-7267Email: [email protected]/~edabroadoh, the places you can go...Many more programs are available for general education, majors, and minors across all