Application materials

We are so delighted you are interested in joining our community as we embark on the 2020 MRU India Field School.

Below are links and info required in your application.

FYI: There are 2 courses associated with this field school.

1. Tier 3, Cluster 3: Interdisciplinary Studies INTS 3331, or International Community Development
2. Tier 3, Cluster 4: COMM 3501, Intercultural Communications
   

Place all 4 application elements, outlined below, in ONE GOOGLE FOLDER labeled with your first and last name followed by India Application, as in Sally Haney India Application.

SHARE folder with facilitators Yasmin Dean ydean@mtroyal.ca and Sally Haney shaney@mtroyal.ca.

1. Complete this application PDF, placing scanned copy in your properly named Google folder.

Note: You will notice the form asks for information such as travel plans etc. Please fill this out as best you can. For example, just tick the required box indicating “copy of travel itinerary” even though it’s still too early to have this information. In addition, you do not have to provide budget details, as they have already been prepared on your behalf. Please note your signature will be required on this PDF in 5 places. Sign after you have filled out the form and printed. You will also need the signature of a witness. Your field school instructors will sign the document later.

2. Scan a copy of your passport info page. If you don’t have one yet, just indicate that you are applying for one. Place in properly named Google folder.

3. In a Google document, saved as First Name Last Name + Essay, as in Sally Haney Essay. Aim for 400 words. Include your name, year, and program of study. Address in some detail your purpose and more specifically your reasons for wanting to take part in India 2020. These reasons could be professional, personal, academic in nature, or any combination thereof. Perhaps you have other reasons that don’t fit those areas. Please include these reasons. You might also have an idea for an India 2020 group project you wish to tell us about. Place in properly named Google folder.

4. In a Google document, saved as First Name Last Name and References, as in Sally Haney References, the name of 1 Mount Royal University professors and their email. Ensure you ask before providing the name. Please also include one written reference from someone you are not related to, such as a former teacher, a volunteer coordinator, an employer, indicating their relationship to you. They will need to write about their relationship to you, how long they have known you, and your suitability for the field school. Place in properly named Google folder.