Study Abroad 2023

Kangaroo

CRITERIA: Completion of REC 1310, 2330, and 2335 with a Texas State GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Participating REC majors and minors will tour recreation facilities and parks, meet with managers from all sectors of the recreation industry, learn from faculty in Australia and potentially assist with an activity or event with an Australian partner. The trip will also include visits to cultural and scenic locations in and around Melbourne The majority of coursework will be completed on-line and will be available for students to work on prior to departure. There will be class meetings throughout the program. Students will have free time on evenings and weekends to explore on their own. The following courses will be offered: REC 3325, REC 3340 and REC 4337 – no additional courses will be added.

TO APPLY: Interested students must complete the following three steps in order to be considered for participation:

1

Schedule and attend an advising appointment to demonstrate how coursework offered on the trip fits into your long-range plan.

2

Submit the Study Abroad Pre-Approval Request Form, for initial review by the Recreation Administration Faculty.

3

Complete the required online study abroad application for review by the University's Study Abroad Office between November 2022 - February 2023.