Short Essay
Short Essay #1:
Tell us about the academic activities (classes, internship, service-learning, etc.) you will be engaging in while abroad. What do you hope to gain from these experiences?
Rubric: Outstanding/Exceptional:
Response clearly articulates both the academic activities the applicant will engage in abroad (classes, internship, service-learning, etc) along with what is hoped to be gained from the abroad experience.
Short Essay #2:
What are your career goals? How will this education abroad experience help you achieve these goals?
Rubric: Outstanding/Exceptional:
Response details the applicant’s career goals and provides clear links to how participating in education abroad will impact these goals[unique_solution]
Short Essay #3:
One of the most significant impacts of studying abroad is an increased understanding of yourself and how you fit into the world. Describe 2 areas in which you hope you will experience personal growth.
Rubric: Outstanding/Exceptional:
Response fully communicates with detail 2 areas in which the applicant hopes to experience personal growth while abroad