African Ecology

African Ecology

APPLICATION

May 2009

To help select those who will participate in the African Ecology Program, the following information is requested. Please complete and submit this application AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The completed application must be emailed to Dr. Perry () AND turned into Sherry Craze, the Biology secretary. By 15 January, 2009the tentative list of participants will be selected. Each selected participant will be requested to make a deposit of $1,800 by 30January, 2009to reserve a space on the list. Final payment for the program will be due by 15 February, 2009.

TIME and DATE APPLICATION SUBMITTED (the earlier, the better)

NAME______Box No. ______E-mail Address

Permanent Address

Class (Sr,Jr,So,Fr)Intended Date of Graduation______Current GradePointAvg.

Major Intended______or Declared______

Career Objective______

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Names of Biology courses completed or presently enrolled:

Course NameProfessorGrade

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List additional Science and Math courses completed or presently enrolled:

Course NameGrade

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What science or math courses do you plan to take before May 2009?

Name of your academic advisor

Name of the professor who knows you best

List in descending order the five extra-curricular campus activities/ organizations which occupy your "free" time. List first the one for which you allocate the most time. (Possibilities are: work, varsity athletics, intramurals, CESC, RA, Biology Club, fraternity, sorority, religious organizations, clubs, scouts, student government, singers, etc. Be sure to include specific names of the organizations/activities) and if you are an officer or organizer.

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What is your physical fitness routine?

The following 7 questions should be answered with care. Should you need additional space to complete a question, you are welcome to attach a BRIEF typed response NO MORE THAN ½ PAGE PER QUESTION.

1.In a few sentences explain how participating in this program fits into your academic goals and objectives.

2.In a few sentences explain why you want to take these two courses, aside from the answer given above.

3.Do you have hiking or camping experience? If yes, describe the experiences, situations, and locales.

4.Do you have experience traveling away from home for an extended period of time? Explain.

5.Traveling with a group under field conditions requires each participant to adopt a group attitude. Individual needs become secondary to that of the group. For example, each person will need to carry and maintain a portion of the group equipment.

A.If you have had experience in the past with group-oriented activities, please explain your contribution to the success of the group.

B.Describe a way in which you might actively contribute to the group on this trip.

6.Living under field conditions with limited facilities sometimes becomes stressful and sometimes requires sacrifices (such as no showers or different foods). Those who enjoy the experience the most are those who have a "zest" for life and who are not afraid to try new things. Describe a situation or experience you have had (or might have in the future) that exemplifies this approach to life.

7.For all of us, food turns out to be an important component of our daily lives. Traveling abroad requires some flexibility with regard to diet. During this program our meals are generally varied, so normally most students adapt well. However, brief answers to the following questions will be helpful.

Are there specific foods that you cannot eat?

Are there specific foods that you prefer not to eat?

What is the most unusual food that you have tried?

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