{"id":6642,"date":"2019-04-30T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T16:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=6642"},"modified":"2023-08-29T15:24:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T19:24:22","slug":"graduation-to-vocation-emily-fletcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/2019\/04\/graduation-to-vocation-emily-fletcher\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation to Vocation: Helping Others Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Emily Fletcher is graduating with an undergraduate degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and a concentration in Sustainable Tourism. After graduation, she will pursue a career in tourism, focusing on helping students study abroad.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What kind of research or other hands-on\/in-the-field learning did you participate in?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been fortunate to have countless in-the-field learning opportunities while at NC State. The summer after my freshman year, I studied abroad in France and Italy and studied Sport, Tourism, and Cross-Cultural management along the French Riviera. After my sophomore year I was a Recreation Intern for the Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department, where I learned administrative duties, special event planning, and program development for community members and tourists. My most unique experience was interning at Mount Rushmore National Memorial where I learned to deliver superior customer service, developed interpretive programs for visitors, and planned local excursions for visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What\u2019s your favorite memory or class from your time at the College of Natural Resources? Why?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>My favorite memory of a CNR class took place during PRT 350: Outdoor Recreation Management. Every week for the lab component of our class, we went to a different park or lake in the Raleigh area (how fun!!). One day we had lab at Lake Johnson, and afterwards a group of students decided to stay after and go kayaking. This is a memory of mine because it really showed me how much of a family CNR is&#8230;that we stayed AFTER class to spend time together and have fun in nature!<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is unique about your work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In PRTM, you&#8217;re always working with people and not sitting at a cubicle. We are known as the &#8220;people-people&#8221; major since we are always around other people.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What motivated you to pursue your work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved seeing new places and learning about new cultures&#8230;whether that be within the USA or beyond. Therefore, I want other people to experience new cultures and world views. There is more out there than your hometown, and I strive to help people have that experience.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What advice would you give students entering your major or field?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s never too early to start networking! Don&#8217;t be afraid to start talking to industry professionals as a freshman. Volunteer or get a part-time in the local area, and get your name out there. You never know who you&#8217;ll meet!<\/p>\n\n<aside class=\"with-image wp-block-ncst-highlight\">\n    <h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2>\n    <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/parks-recreation-and-tourism-management\/\"\n      class=\"highlight__link\"\n    >\n              <div class=\"highlight__image-container\">\n          <div class=\"highlight__image-background\">\n            <img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \n              decoding=\"async\"\n              class=\"highlight__image wp-image-28151\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/eventplanning-1024x576-1.jpg\"\n              alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/eventplanning-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/eventplanning-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/eventplanning-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"highlight__text-container\">\n        <h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Discover Your Path<\/h3>\n                  <p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Our Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management program prepares students to plan and implement recreation programs and tourism events, manage parks and facilities, and design tourism services.<\/p>\n                          <p class=\"highlight__cta\">\n            <span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span>\n            <span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n              <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"><\/use>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n          <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/aside>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"caption\":\"Photo courtesy of Emily Fletcher\"} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<p>Emily Fletcher is graduating with an undergraduate degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and a concentration in Sustainable Tourism. After graduation, she will pursue a career in tourism, focusing on helping students study abroad.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What kind of research or other hands-on\/in-the-field learning did you participate in?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>I've been fortunate to have countless in-the-field learning opportunities while at NC State. The summer after my freshman year, I studied abroad in France and Italy and studied Sport, Tourism, and Cross-Cultural management along the French Riviera. After my sophomore year I was a Recreation Intern for the Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department, where I learned administrative duties, special event planning, and program development for community members and tourists. My most unique experience was interning at Mount Rushmore National Memorial where I learned to deliver superior customer service, developed interpretive programs for visitors, and planned local excursions for visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What\u2019s your favorite memory or class from your time at the College of Natural Resources? Why?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>My favorite memory of a CNR class took place during PRT 350: Outdoor Recreation Management. Every week for the lab component of our class, we went to a different park or lake in the Raleigh area (how fun!!). One day we had lab at Lake Johnson, and afterwards a group of students decided to stay after and go kayaking. This is a memory of mine because it really showed me how much of a family CNR is...that we stayed AFTER class to spend time together and have fun in nature!<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is unique about your work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In PRTM, you're always working with people and not sitting at a cubicle. 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