Bureau of Study Counsel, Harvard University, 5 Linden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
t. 617-495-2581 f. 617-495-7680 w. http://bsc.harvard.edu
Application for Bureau of Study Counsel’s
Whole Integrated Student Education (BWISE) Representatives
2013-2014
BWISE Mission Statement:
At Harvard, many students tend to sort their lives into different buckets such as academics, extracurriculars, social life, and personal time. In service to the mission of Harvard’s Bureau of Study Counsel (BSC), a center for academic and personal development, BWISE representatives aim to educate and inspire students to integrate their lives, find meaning and connections across these various domains, focus on what matters most to them, and develop the skills and capacities they need to thrive. We believe that when students experience seemingly separate aspects of their learning as parts of a meaningful whole, students feel more energized, are more creative and effective, and have a greater sense of well-being, authenticity, and accomplishment.
2013-2014 is the inaugural year of the BWISE program. If you have a passion for this mission, consider joining this first-ever group of BWISE student representatives. As part of this initial group, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping its mission and direction, designing innovative events and programs, andbuilding an effective team. Open to current Harvard undergraduates.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please complete this application as a Word document, and send the completed application (as an email attachment) to both BWISE supervisors, Sheila Reindl () and Claire Shindler (), by midnight, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Please also have your student recommender send the letter of recommendation to both supervisors as an attachment. Interviews will take place as needed after the application deadline.
Applications are kept confidential; only the BWISE Committee (comprising Bureau counselors and two current Harvard undergraduate interns) will read them.
Name:
Year:
House/Dorm (for freshmen, current and anticipated for next year):
Concentration (or possible anticipated concentration):
Where did you hear about us?
What are your current commitments to other organizations, and how much time do you devote to them per month?
How much time are you able to commit to the BWISE program?
Please rank the following committees based on your preferences from 1 being your top choice to 4 being your last choice. Please be aware that there might be more committees forming that you could join if accepted.
Events (study breaks, opening day workshops, freshmen outreach etc.)
Technology (help with designing website and other online projects etc.)
Advertising (advertising BSC workshops and programs to encourage student involvement etc.)
Recruitment (reviewing applications and building the membership in the program etc.)
Two short essays (350 words total, for both combined)
1. We would like to learn more about what motivates you to seek this role. Please include anything in your past or present that would be relevant.
2. In your experience, what do Harvard students need to feel fulfilled, creative, and effective in their academic and personal development? What role do you think the BSC should play in helping students accomplish these goals?
Recommendation Letter (the letter must come from a Harvard student who knows you):
What qualities does your friend have that you think would make your friend a good BWISE representative? (250 words or less)