Fall 2017 Semester in the Parks Program
Project Abstract
I used the Semester in the Parks program for my Edge project. My primary focus was to learn more about law enforcement or criminal justice in the outdoors. I also used it in order to learn more about the outdoors, experience life in a different way other than on-campus classes and housing allowed me to. It helped me to learn more about the outside world, different environments, and I met new people from other places not just in my group.
I used the Semester in the Parks program for my Edge project. My primary focus was to learn more about law enforcement or criminal justice in the outdoors. I also used it in order to learn more about the outdoors, experience life in a different way other than on-campus classes and housing allowed me to. It helped me to learn more about the outside world, different environments, and I met new people from other places not just in my group.
Project Description
I went and lived in Bryce Canyon for a semester with 11 other people. We took classes and worked in or around the area. We visited several parks in Utah and Nevada throughout the semester and as we did so we met with people from different professions that are involved in the outdoors. I focused the most on the experiences we got out of spending time with the park rangers and law enforcement that work with in National Parks or the areas surrounding.
I went and lived in Bryce Canyon for a semester with 11 other people. We took classes and worked in or around the area. We visited several parks in Utah and Nevada throughout the semester and as we did so we met with people from different professions that are involved in the outdoors. I focused the most on the experiences we got out of spending time with the park rangers and law enforcement that work with in National Parks or the areas surrounding.
Project Learning Goals and Outcomes
This project helped me to learn to be comfortable and adapt to different new environments. Being in a place where I was not as experienced helped me expand my knowledge and experience of different environments and learn more about people. I was able to meet a variety of people and learn more about getting along with people I don't know very well especially moving in with 11 people I had never met before. I was able to see a completely different side of law enforcement/criminal justice as I learned more about the roles they play in the outdoors.
This project helped me to learn to be comfortable and adapt to different new environments. Being in a place where I was not as experienced helped me expand my knowledge and experience of different environments and learn more about people. I was able to meet a variety of people and learn more about getting along with people I don't know very well especially moving in with 11 people I had never met before. I was able to see a completely different side of law enforcement/criminal justice as I learned more about the roles they play in the outdoors.
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