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Guide Application InformationWe are excited that you have decided to apply for this position. Its a great way to make friends, learn

valuable leadership and intercultural skills, help new international students, and have a lot of fun!

Guides help a small group (3-5 people) of new Global Pathways international students navigate orientation and

the first month of being in SLC. Guides lead new students through multiple orientation sessions, answerquestions, and give further explanations to ensure comprehension. After orientation, Guides assist studentswith the basics every new international student needs but may not know how to do in the USA! Guides providesupport and a critical link to the University of Utah and Salt Lake City for new international students. In return,Guides get leadership and intercultural experience, along with the satisfaction of knowing you helped!

Global Pathways is the three-semester conditional admission program at the University of Utah. It allows forinternational students who may or may not have passed the minimum language requirements of the Universityof Utah to participate in a for-credit intensive English language program while simultaneously taking for-creditclasses at the University of Utah.

Time Commitment

Application Due: Thursday, April [email protected]

Group Interviews: Week of April 8-12. Eligible applicants will be sent a link to sign up for an interviewtime.

Acceptedapplicants notified by 5 PM on Monday, April 15

Training: International Student Leader Training will take place on Friday, April 19 orThursday, April 25, 2013.You must be available forone of these training dates. In addition, there will be a brief update training/infosession right before each orientation (Summer 2013 = Wed., May 8; Fall 2013 = Mon., Aug. 19).

Summer Orientation: Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11. Must be available 8-5:30 these days; exacttimes needed will be provided at training.

Fall Orientation: Monday, August 19 through Thursday August 22. Must be available 8-5:30 these days; exacttimes needed will be provided at training.

Additional Time Commitments: 2-4 hours/week (flexible/self scheduled) in the first month of classes

Meal in first week of classes

Health check in assistance: show students how to make an appointment and accompany group toStudent Health Center

Additional assistance with locating/obtaining:o Textbooks

o Cell phones/plans

o US bank account

o academic resources

o campus/activity resources

Be available via email, phone or in person to answer questions

Responsibilities

Attend all scheduled orientation functionsand training sessions

Global Pathways at the University of Utah75 Fort Douglas Blvd | Bldg 601 | Salt Lake City | UT 84113 | USA

Tel: +1 801 587 9995 | Fax: +1 801 581 4224Global Pathways is a collaboration between the University of Utah and Kaplan Global Solutions,

a division of Kaplan, Inc. Kaplan is not an affiliate or a division of the University of Utah.
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Help lead and assist 3-5 students during orientation activities and sessions

Speak in English in front of large and small groups

Meet with students after orientation for one meal, accompany students to health check-ins and assiststudents with obtaining basic needed items

Make students feel welcome and a part of the University

Answer questions and be accessible to new students

Qualifications

Familiarity with University and SLC

Intermediate or higher English communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work with a variety of cultures, people, and language abilities

Dependable, flexible, and responsible

University of Utah student in good academic standing with a 2.5 GPA or higher

Preference given to students who have been at the U of U for 2+ semesters

Both domestic and international students are encouraged to apply!

Benefits Gain, develop, and enhance leadership skills

Build valuable resume skills

Practice intercultural communication and help new international students

GUIDES Summer and Fall 2013 ApplicationName (Family Name, Given Name): _____________________________________ Date: _____________

Hometown (City, Province/State, Country): ________________________ Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female

Phone Number: ____________________ E-Mail Address: ________________________________

Guide T-Shirt Size: [ ] XS [ ] S [ ] M [ ] L [ ] XL (all male/unisex sizing--limited availability of certain sizes)

Current Class Standing: [ ] Freshman [ ] Sophomore [ ] Junior [ ] Senior [ ] Graduate

Major(s): _____________________________ Native Language(s):___________________________

Orientation(s) interested in volunteering: [ ] SUMMER (May 9-11) [ ] FALL (August 19-22)

Will you be taking classes and/or be in Salt Lake City during the semester(s) you would like to volunteer?[ ] Yes [ ] No Explain/Comment:

Please confirm your availability forInternational Student Leader Training by selecting () the date belowthat best fits your schedule:

Date Time





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Friday, April 19 [ ] 1pm-5:30pmThursday, April 25 [ ] 8:30am-12pm

Do you have any specific obligations which may conflict with this leadership position? If so, please describe.

List any language skills you have and the level of proficiency (beginning, intermediate, advanced):

Short Answer QuestionsPlease write a 1-3 sentence answer to the following. Please do not leave any questions blank.

Leadership experience (Activity, dates, your position and duties) - These may be positions you have heldhere at the U of U, in your former school or in the community and in areas such as academics, sports, arts,community service (volunteer), etc:

Intercultural/diversity experience - This could be in a country other than your home country or withpopulations different from yourself in your home country, such as a different language, race, ethnicity, religion,politics, sexual orientation, economic status, age, etc:

Why do you want to be a Guide for the Global Pathways Orientation?:

Signature Date

Please return [email protected] 5 PM on Thursday, April 4th.



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