Application For Monmouth College Exchange Program

Personal & Academic Information:
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Name                                                       Date of Birth                               Sex
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Home E-Mail Address                 Country of Birth        Social Security Number
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College E-Mail Address                        Major Field|
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Your Address at College                     Anticipated academic standing at start of program ____________________________
City                     State                 Zip Anticipated Year of Graduation:___________

(___)____________(____)_______   Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale:__________
Day Telephone                    Evening Telephone

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Name of Parents or Guardians              Persons to be notified in case of emergency
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Home Address                                     Address (if different from home address)
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City                        State         Zip         City                             State      Zip
(___)_______   (____)__________      (____)__________________
Day Telephone         Evening Telephone                      Telephone (if different from home telephone)


If you will be off-campus, where can we contact you during the application process? Give an address, phone number, and specific dates:

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References:
1) Name__________________________Title and Department:___________________

2) Name__________________________ Title and Department:___________________

3.) Name__________________________Title and Department:___________________

Required Signatures:

Applicant:____________________________________________ Date:___________________

(Your signature grants Monmouth College permission to send a copy of your academic transcript to the participating school.)

Academic Advisor:_____________________________________ Date:___________________

(Your signature affirms that this program is consonant with the applicant's academic program.)

Dean of Students:______________________________________ Date:___________________

(Your signature indicates that, to the best of your knowledge, the applicant has demonstrated the emotional stability and maturity to participate in an off-campus program requiring adjustment to a different environment and intensive interaction within a small group of students.)

Dean of the College:____________________________________ Date:___________________

NOTE: Applicant does not obtain this signature.

 

Monmouth College Exchange

Please briefly answer the following questions on an additional sheet of paper. Be sure to number your responses and attach the additional sheets to the application form.

Academic Background:
1. List all courses not on your transcript that you will have completed before the beginning of the program.


2. What course work and reading have you done which would serve as preparation for your participation in this exchange program.

 


3. Have you participated in an independent study program or research project? If so, please describe the work and the end product.



4. List any scholastic honors or awards.



5. List any other extracurricular activities, positions, or awards.



Foreign Language Skills:
6. How much formal study have you had in the language spoken in the host county? If you have no background in this language, what language training do you plan to take before the start of the program? (Monmouth College requires proficiency in French at the 101 level for participation in the ESGCI program.)



Other Information:
7. If you have ever traveled or lived in  any other country, please describe your experience.



8. Do you have any health problems about which we should be informed like food restrictions, allergies, special medications, or disabilities? If yes, please describe your requirements.


Essays:
Please answer the following two essay questions on a separate sheet of paper. Essays should be about 300 words, typed and proofread, and reflect the depth of your interest in this program.

1. Explain in some detail why you want to participate in this program, with particular reference to academic and personal goals.


2. Discuss any particular strengths which you feel would contribute to a successful experience in the program, (e.g., academic background, previous travel or contact with other cultures, extra curricular activities, special interests).

In addition, please complete the "Agreement and Release" form  and distribute copies of this recommendation form to three instructors who know you well.

This webpage was prepared by Professor Thomas J. Sienkewicz of Monmouth College.
If you have any questions, you can contact him at toms@monm.edu.

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