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Peer reviewedGass, Michael A.; Garvey, Daniel E.; Sugerman, Deborah A. – Journal of Experiential Education, 2003
A study examining the long-term influences of a university wilderness orientation program interviewed 16 participants 17 years later. Three consistent themes emerged: assumptions of themselves and others were challenged; peer friendships developed had strong, positive, and lasting effects; and the orientation program positively affected their…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, College Programs, Higher Education, Longitudinal Studies
