Internship 2017-18
Perrotis College, American Farm School
P.O. Box 23, 551 02 Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30-2310-492-819, Fax: +30-2310-492-815
www.perrotiscollege.edu.gr/studyabroad
INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please use our online application or complete and submit this application form electronically (by inserting information into the grey-shaded fields and using the “tab” key to move from field to field).
Use the checklist below to ensure that all required supporting documents are included:
Copy of your college transcript
(e-mailed directly to us by the Registrar of your home institution)
Color photo, inserted/attached as instructed on Page 1 of the application or sent as a separate attachment. Photos are for identification purposes only.
Copy of the ID page of your passport (scanned)
A letter of recommendation.
Note about documents, certifications and transcripts:
· All documents should be submitted in English or Greek.
· Documents/photos should be scanned and sent to . Make sure your name is clearly referenced on all files.
Please submit the completed application and all supporting documents to
If it is not possible to apply electronically, complete the application, using a black pen and writing in block letter, and submit by email or regular mail, using the contact information below:
Internship 2017-18
Perrotis College, American Farm School
P.O. Box 23, 551 02 Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30-2310-492-819, +30-2310-492-700
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the application process or the program itself. Send an e-mail to or call us at the telephone numbers listed above.
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Internship 2017-18
Perrotis College, American Farm School
P.O. Box 23, 551 02 Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30-2310-492-819, Fax: +30-2310-492-815
www.perrotiscollege.edu.gr/studyabroad
Program you are applying for:
Fall 2017 Winter 2018 Spring 2018 Summer 2018 (Sept. 25 – Dec. 22) (Jan. 1 – Jan. 26) (Jan. 29 – May 18) (May 21- June 29)
SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name:First Name: / Middle Name:
Prefer to be called:
Date of Birth:
DD/MM/YYYY / Gender: / Male
Female
Father’s Full Name:
Mother’s Full Name:
Mailing Address: /
Street
/ / No.City & State /
ZIP Code
/ / CountryPermanent Address: / Street / No.
(Same as above / ) / /
City & State /
ZIP Code
/ / CountryHome Telephone:
Cell Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Country of Citizenship:
Passport No.1Place & Date of Issue / Date of Expiry
What is your native language?
What other languages do you know?
(Indicate levels of proficiency) / English / German / French / Italian / Serbo - Croatian / Bulgarian
1If you do not already have a passport, you should apply for one immediately. Please provide the passport number and other information as soon as you receive it.
SECTION 2: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Institution you are currently attending:
Major (and minor): Expected date of graduation:
Current cumulative GPA (include reference to scale): (for example: 3.5 out of 4.0)
Your current class (please check):
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other (specify)
What areas of research or work interest you most with respect to the internship?
List and briefly describe any other degrees, diplomas or certificates from other educational institutions or training programs which you feel are relevant to your application:
SECTION 3: WORK OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
List any recent relevant work or other professional experience you have had, starting with your most recent experience:
Company/Organization Name,City/State, and Country / Position Title/Description / From-To
(Month/Year) / Full-or Part-Time
SECTION 4: PERSONAL STATEMENTS & LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Personal Statements:
The following questions are designed to help us get to know you better. You can answer these questions any way you think best (please compose responses on a separate sheet of paper).
1. What has motivated you to apply to Perrotis College Internship Program? How does coming to Greece and completing an internship in this program fit in with your future plans?
2. Briefly describe an intercultural experience you have had (e.g., studying/living abroad, traveling, interacting with others from another culture)? What did you like about the experience? What did you find most challenging?
Letter of Recommendation:
Please provide a letter of recommendation from college faculty or administrative staff member who is familiar with your academic performance and professional aspirations.
SECTION 5: INTERNSHIP SELECTION
Identify the type of internship in which you are interested. For more information about each type of internship, consult the Program Description.
First Choice: Unpaid Work Internship Research Internship
Second Choice: Unpaid Work Internship Research Internship
NOTE: Participants can receive academic credit for research and work internships by paying the per-credit-hour fee for the College Internship (IWE I) course. If this is the case, be sure to check the appropriate box for the course in Section 6.
SECTION 6: OPTIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES -CLASSES, TRIPS
Perrotis College Internship Program also features several optional components. To register for these options, please check the appropriate boxes) under “Optional Costs” in Section 7 (Fees). Please take note of the registration and payment deadlines for these features. Late registration for optional activities will be permitted on the basis of availability.
CLASSES
Interns are able to take additional courses—consult the Study Abroad 2017-18 Program Description for course details. If you plan to take an additional course, please make your selection in the table below.
Course Offered / Fall 2017(option of 1 elective in addition to the one required course) / Spring 2018
(option of 1elective in addition to the one required course) / Summer 2018
Winter 2018
(option of 1 elective in addition to the required course)
The Greek Cultural Experience / Required / Required / Required
Service Learning / N/A
The Greek Palate (Greek Cuisine)
Internship credit
Principles of Precision Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Livestock Science / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Alternative & Sustainable Tourism Trends / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Water Environment Sports / N/A
Cultural & Religious Tourism / N/A / N/A
Incident & Crisis Management / N/A / N/A
Advanced Water Environment Sports / N/A / N/A
Post-Harvest and Olive Processing / N/A / N/A
Legal & Ethical Aspects of Travel and Tourism / N/A / N/A
Current Issues / N/A / N/A
Contemporary Nutrition / N/A / N/A
Creating Visitor Experiences / N/A / N/A
Food Taste & Society / N/A / N/A
Nutrition & the Consumer / N/A / N/A
Wilderness Travel: Hiking / N/A / N/A
Culinary Tourism / N/A / N/A
Introduction to Mountain Environment Sports / N/A / N/A
Accessible Tourism / N/A / N/A
Advanced Mountain Environment Sports / N/A / N/A
Environmental Soil Science / N/A / N/A
Dairy Technology / N/A / N/A
Olive Production Systems / N/A / N/A
Nutrition & Contemporary Feeding Systems for Ruminants / N/A / N/A
Management of Livestock & Production / N/A / N/A
Other2
(Specify:) / N/A
2Semester students may select one or more courses from the College’s undergraduate curriculum offered that particular semester, as long as prerequisites are met. Specific courses require a minimum of students registered. For further information, contact us by email at or by telephone at +30-2310-492-800.
TRIPS
Fall 2017 & Spring 2018
· Mt. Olympus (two days, one night)
· Athens (four days, three nights)
Winter 2018
· Skiing/Mountaineering (two days, one night)
· Athens (four days, three nights)
Summer 2018
· Mt. Olympus (two days, one night)
· Two two-day excursions (determined by participant interest)
Sailing Trip
We offer our interns two sailing trip options: a four-day trip to the Greek islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos for $900, or a one-day trip around Chalkidiki peninsula for $150.
SECTION 7: FEES3
Program fees, additional costs, and optional costs are as specified in the table below.
Fall 2017Spring 2018 / Winter 2018 / Summer 2018
Program Fees
/ / /Room and Board / $4500 / $1970 / $1970
Tuition / $690 / $690 / $690
Administration Fee / $550 / $300 / $300
Internship Fee / $400 / $250 / $250
Orientation / $200 / $200 / $200
Health Insurance / $150 / $50 / $50
Sub-Total / $6490 / $3460 / $3460
Optional Activities & Costs
Additional Course(s) @ $690 per course / $690 X course(s) = $ / $690 X course(s) =
$ / $690 X course(s) =
$
Athens Trip (4-day) / $600 / $600 / $600
Mt. Olympus Trip (2-day) / $200 / N/A / $200
Sailing Trip (4-day) / N/A / N/A / $900
Sailing Trip (1-day) / $150 / N/A / $150
Skiing/Mountaineering Trip (2-day) / N/A / $250 / N/A
TOTAL
(Add program fees + all optional costs) / $ / $ / $
Dorm Deposit: $200 Refundable, to be retained on a credit card upon arrival
3Costs and fees are in US dollars. Also please note that there is a surcharge of 10% for any cancellation of an optional activity, a room & board reservation, and/or a course once fees have been paid.
NOTE: Following acceptance into the program, you will receive a confirmation of your total fees as well as detailed information about making payments.
Program fees include: On-campus room & board (plus refundable dorm deposit) and use of Perrotis College facilities; administration and orientation fees; organized trips and excursions; and mandatory health insurance (by Greek carrier) for the duration of the program.
Program fees and optional costs do not include: Transportation expenses to/from Thessaloniki, Greece; tuition and academic credit; personal trips and excursions; meals off campus and personal expenses; pocket money; and visa/residence permit application fees.
Visa and residence permit application fees (as applicable) are paid by individual participants,(in local currency) directly to the Greek authority issuing the visa and/or residence permit. Visa fees are approximately US $100, residence permit plus related fees (where applicable) are approximately 170€ (roughly US$250).
SECTION 8: APPLICATION DEADLINES:
· Fall 2017: August 1, 2017
· Winter 2018: November 17, 2017
· Spring 2018: December 22, 2017
· Summer 2018: April 10, 2018
SECTION 9: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (For marketing purposes only)
How did you learn about Perrotis College Internship Program?
Your institution’s Study Abroad/International Internships Office or advisorProfessor or other faculty/staff of your institution
Independent study abroad/internship organization or agent
Friends/Relatives or Former/Current Student
Internet
Other State Source
SIGNATURE
I confirm that the information given on this form is true, complete and accurate; that I am the author of all work on this application form, including the Personal Statements; and that no significant information or material has been omitted or falsified. I give my consent to the processing of my data by Perrotis College.
Signed: Date:
Disclaimer: Perrotis College reserves the right to deny or withdraw admission to any applicant who provides false information or documentation or is suspected of doing so. The program information provided in this form is subject to change without prior notice. Participation minimum may apply to certain classes or activities.
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