Application requirements include an application form, a personal essay, an interview and two letters of recommendation. The application deadline is the middle of February. Wednesday, Jan 24th at 4 p.m., Gordy Hall 202 Tuesday, Jan 30th at 5 p.m., Gordy Hall 201 Monday, Feb 5th at 6 p.m., Gordy Hall 202 Scholarships are available. Although the internship focuses on education, non-education majors are encouraged to apply. In the past, students from other disciplines who have made the trip have said that they felt 'meeting Swaziland' through its educational system and having close contact with Swazi children gave them insights into the culture and a strong sense of 'kinship' to the Swazi people that positively affected many parts of their lives and academic work.
Students can expect to earn a full quarter of credit.
Both undergraduate and graduate credit are available. Possible areas of study include Urban Field Experience, Tier II, Classroom Management and credit towards social science requirements. The cost of the trip is largely determined by the number of students participating and the cost of round-trip airfare, so the exact amount is not available at his time. The cost covers 11-20 credit hours, air travel, room and board in Swaziland and insurance. Scholarship money is available.