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This document provides an application for Cornell University's Bridges to Community Service-Learning Program in Nicaragua during spring break 2016. The program involves a 2-credit seminar class in the spring semester to discuss themes related to the trip. In Nicaragua, students will engage in building projects in rural communities and experience homestays and cultural exchanges. The program fee is $1295 plus airfare, and fundraising will be done to help cover costs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 17th, and involve providing personal information, background on international experience, short essays on goals for the trip, and a resume.

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Bridges Application

This document provides an application for Cornell University's Bridges to Community Service-Learning Program in Nicaragua during spring break 2016. The program involves a 2-credit seminar class in the spring semester to discuss themes related to the trip. In Nicaragua, students will engage in building projects in rural communities and experience homestays and cultural exchanges. The program fee is $1295 plus airfare, and fundraising will be done to help cover costs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 17th, and involve providing personal information, background on international experience, short essays on goals for the trip, and a resume.

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BRIDGES TO COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM IN NICARAGUA

2015-2016 STUDENT APPLICATION


"By its very definition, civic responsibility means
taking a healthy role in the life of one's community. That means that
classroom lessons should be complemented by work outside the classroom.
Service-learning does just that, tying community service to academic learning."
Senator John Glenn
The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy
Chair, National Commission on Service-Learning

OVERVIEW

Dates
Spring Break : Friday, March 25th - Sunday April 3rd, 2016

Trip Cost and Fundraising


1. $1295 for program fee plus airfare. This cost is before you receive reimbursements from group
fundraising and includes all expenses for the trip.
2. Fundraising will be done on a group and individual basis. Ideas and guidance will be provided!

Class Component
There will be a mandatory 2-credit seminar (DSOC 4500) in the Spring semester. Students will discuss
the themes of service-learning, international aid, sustainable living, poverty, and the Nicaraguan culture.
Class will meet once a week at a determined time and place.

Field Work Component


In Nicaragua, we will spend time in impoverished rural communities and engage in local building
projects. We will remain as a group with local guides in a home-stay setting. There will be cultural
exchanges, day-trips, and weekend travel time.

Application Timeline
APPLY EARLY BEFORE SPOTS FILL UP!
We will accept applications on a rolling basis until December 17th.
You will be notified within a week of turning in your application if you have been accepted. You will
then have 7 days to turn in a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Cornell Bridges to Community

Program Application

CONTACT INFORMATION
Cornell Website: http://cornellb2c.weebly.com
General Website: http://bridgestocommunity.org
Cornell Bridges Executive Board
Co-President
Co- President

Rehan Dadi
Paula Voorheis

rd326@cornell.edu
pkv9@cornell.edu

Vice President

Caitlan Sussman

cms447@cornell.edu

Finance

Reed Geisler

rsg253@cornell.edu

Academics

Catherine Spivak

cas497@cornell.edu

PR and Fundraising

Yejeong Choi
Becca Stamp

yc939@cornell.edu
rcs362@cornell.edu

Prof. Philip McMichael

pdm1@cornell.edu

Group Advisor

Dept. of Development Sociology

APPLICATION
To apply, please email the following items to cornellb2c@gmail.com
Section I: Personal Information
Name:
Age:
School, Major & Year at Cornell:
Phone Number(s):
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Emergency Contact Info:
Section II: Background Information (1-2 paragraphs MAX)
Have you ever been to a developing country before? Please list all and briefly describe your experience
for each. If none, describe your expectations.
Section III: Short Essay (1-2 paragraphs MAX)
What three things do you hope to gain from your experience in this program (academically, personally,
or for your career development)?
Section IV: Resume (1 pg MAX)
Please attach your resume.
Cornell Bridges to Community

Program Application

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