SUMMER STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES



A Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs,
U.S. Department of State

About the Programme

The Summer Institute for European Student Leaders is a five-week programme for young people held in the United States that focuses on leadership development and civic engagement through academic coursework and participatory activities. The 2007 Institute programme will offer British student leaders from the United Kingdom the opportunity to learn about the United States, develop communication and leadership skills, join in community service activities, refine English language skills, and interact with American students and fellow participants from Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, and Spain. Individuals from a broad range of ethnic, religious, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Awards will cover all participant costs. All Institute activities will be conducted in English.

The Institute will be held 15 July - 18 August 2007, at two different American university campuses. The Institute programme will be the same at both universities; there will be 20 participants sent to each campus. All participants will attend a pre-departure orientation in London, and a pre-programme orientation in Washington, DC, before traveling to their host university campus. Recruitment and selection of candidates for the Institute will be managed by Michael Kline of The US-UK ftc London Commission 2007’s Educational Advisory Service (FTC London).

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Programme Calendar -

Application deadline is 5:00 pm, 30 March 2007

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in London on 30 April 2007

Awards will be announced in May 2007

Eligibility Requirements -

Individuals interested in participating in the Summer Institute for European Leaders must meet the following eligibility requirements. The programme is open to students in all courses of study. Applicants must:

· be able to participate in the programme in its entirety;

· be between 18 and 22 years of age;

· have an adequate working knowledge of English;

· be committed to returning to study in the UK in the autumn of 2007;

· have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by academic marks, awards, and teacher recommendations;

· have had little or no study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of the United Kingdom;

· be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;

· be willing and able to fully participate in an academically intensive programme that includes community service projects.

Financial Provisions -

Those selected as participants in the 2007 Summer Institute will be provided with the following:

· round-trip airfare from the United Kingdom to the host university in the United States, including a stop in Washington, DC, for the pre-programme orientation;

· visa sponsorship;

· tuition and fees at the host university;

· accommodation and meals on the host university campus;

· a small daily allowance for incidental expenses;

· health and accident insurance coverage in accord with United States Government guidelines;

· a small book and educational materials allowance.

Application Information -

Students must submit the following:

Short-listed candidates will be asked to attend an interview in London. Travel expenses for interviews may be reimbursed.

Questions about the programme should be directed to -

Michael Kline

Special Programmes Coordinator

US Educational Advisory Service

ftc London House

62 Doughty Street

London WC1N 2JZ

Direct Telephone: 020 7539 4403 / Fax: 020 7404 6874

Email: mkline@ftc London.co.uk / Web: www.ftclondon.co.uk/FTC London

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2007 Summer Institute for European Student Leaders

15 July – 18 August 2007

Programme Description

The Summer Institute for European Student Leaders is a five-week programme held in the United States that promotes leadership development and civic engagement through academic coursework, an opportunity to learn about the United States, English language training, and community service activities. Leadership will be explored in a variety of sectors including government, the private sector, and the community. The Institute will be held July 15 – August 18, 2007, at two American university campuses.

Academic Component: The Institute will offer an academic component comprised of in-classroom activities, lectures and presentations by university faculty members, professionals and community leaders. Coursework will focus on skills that are important to leadership such as public presentation, cross-cultural communication, negotiation and debate. Participants will interact with American peers and fellow participants from Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, and Spain, in organized discussions, presentations and other activities. In the academic component, participants will be introduced to important events and documents that have shaped the United States and learn about American society and values.

English Language Component: Participants (mainly from countries other than the United Kingdom) who could benefit from English language instruction or an English language “refresher” will be able to join small group or one-on-one tutorials. The tutorials will focus on speaking, writing, and/or reading English and will be held several times a week for the duration of the Institute.

Site Visits and Educational Travel: Participants will make site visits in the area to businesses, civic organizations, museums, historical sites and other places of interest to learn more about their host city and its history. Site visits will complement classroom activities and allow participants to observe different leadership structures and styles, and the roles that business and civic organizations play in the community and the economy. Travel outside of the local university area to other cities and regions will show participants the richness and diversity of American life and culture.

Community Service: The Institute will offer participants a firsthand experience with civic leadership in action through volunteer work with a community not-for-profit organization. Participants will work together with American volunteers on a project that will benefit their host community.

Participant Profile: Awards will be made to individuals from a broad range of ethnic, religious, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Institute applicants should have strong leadership potential, outstanding academic achievement, and a willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities. They must be mature, responsible, independent, thoughtful and inquisitive, and able to adapt to new and different situations. They must be able to participate fully in the five-week intensive programme and to meet all programme deadlines. Participants are expected to be tolerant and open-minded and to treat fellow participants, staff, and programme presenters with respect. They are expected to have an adequate working knowledge of English.

Award Provisions: The Institute award will cover round-trip airfare from the United Kingdom to the United States, tuition and fees at the host university, accommodation and meals, a small daily allowance, health and accident insurance and a small book/materials allowance. Participants will be housed in their host university’s dormitory/student hall of residence. A pre-departure orientation for all UK participants will be held in London, and a programme orientation will be held for all participants in Washington, DC, when they arrive in the United States.