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University of California, Berkeley

THE I-HOUSE INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIPINITIATIVE

Application for Residents of I-House, Fall Semester2012

Dear Resident,

We are pleased to offer a new, uniqueopportunity for I-House residents. Since 1930I-House has championed cross-cultural learning, and in recent years it has formalized classes and workshops for residents and the campus community. In spring semester 2012 we offeredour first Initiative in Intercultural Leadershipas a pilot program to21select residents. It was very successful, therefore we are inviting you to participate in the second-ever cohort! The structure will bethat of a professional development opportunity not an academic class, offering an intimate community of residents participating in the opportunities below:

  • Intercultural effectiveness assessment with individualized results and consultation
  • Bi-weekly,2-hour workshops held twoTuesday evenings per monthfrom 5:00-7:00pm,from August through November,2012.
  • One off-site,2-day retreat on a Saturday/Sunday in September, 2012
  • International career/internship assistance, resume or CV development, optional letter of recommendation
  • Optional mentorship with I-House Board Member or distinguished community member
  • Closing Celebration in December 2012

Each participant who completes the program requirements will be awarded an I-House Certificate in Intercultural Leadership. To apply, please fill out the following application (please note you must be available Tuesday evenings for fall semester) and submit it to:

or mail to Breidi Truscott Roberts, c/o Information Systems

2299 Piedmont Ave.

Berkeley, CA 94720-2320

We look forward to hearing from you by Monday, August 27, 2012 at 12 noon.

Thank you,

Breidi Truscott Roberts

THE I-HOUSE INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIPINITIATIVE

Application for Residents of I-House, Fall Semester 2012

Name: Room #:

Preferred name or nickname: Phone:

Alternate phone: E-mail:

Home Country: Gender:

Are you new to living at I-House?

If not, how long have you lived at International House?

Will you live at I-House in Fall 2012 only? Or full academic year 2012-2013?

Please indicate your status: Undergrad? Grad Student? Visiting Scholar? Postdoc?

Academic focus and degree:

In a one page statement please tell us more about yourself including some of the following topics:

  1. How would you describe your cultural background?
  2. In which languages are you proficient?
  3. Please describe any pertinent intercultural experiences you have had, such as living in a country other than your country of origin, cross-cultural trainings or classes, etc.
  4. What is your prior involvement in leadership activities?
  5. Why are you interested in participatingin this program? And if selected, what do you hope to gain from this experience?
  6. What do you hope to contribute to this program and its participants?

Please submit your completed application, personal

statement,and resume or CV (if available) by August 27 at 12 noonto:

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Applicant signature/name Date of application

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