Students with an interest in tourism and/or community development at Griffith could find themselves on a field study trip to India during Trimester 3.
Associate Professor Alexandra Coghlan, Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management, is seeking 12 students to take part in a three-week intensive course as part of the Federal Government’s New Colombo Plan initiative.
Participating students will spend time at the Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, Jim Corbett National Park in Ramnagar, Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh and Jabarkhet Nature Reserve in Mussoorie.
The field trip, from November 22 to December 11, will also incorporate homestays at the different locations students visit.
“Working alongside local tourism experts, our students will learn what it takes to successfully manage rural tourism so it benefits local communities and the environment,” Associate Professor Coghlan said.
“Within this context, the importance of giving tourists an experience to remember will also be a key factor students will consider.
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