STUDENT LEADER APPLICATION 2018-2019

Required fields are in bold.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date [mm-dd-yyyy]:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Cellphone number:
Off-campus address (if you live off-campus)
Street number and name:
City:
Zipcode:
Home phone number :
Home AddressStreet number and name:
City:
State:
Zip code:
NOTE: You must be physically at Boston College – and not studying abroad – during both the FALL 2018 and SPRING 2019 semesters in order to participate in an Arrupe program.
If you studied abroad during Fall 2017, where did you study?
If you are studying abroad during Spring 2018, where are you studying abroad? What is/are the best number(s) to reach you while you are abroad? What is your Skype username?
EXPERIENCE
How did youlearn aboutthe Arrupe program?
Have you everparticipated in an Arrupe programas a Student Participant?
()Yes( )No
If yes, with which trip and during which academic year?
Have you everparticipated in any other international faith/service/immersion tripwhile at Boston College?
()Yes( )No
If yes, on which trip did you travel? When was this trip? What was the sponsoring organization?
If you did not participate in the Arrupe program as a Student Participant, were you nominated by someone to consider applying for a Student Leader Position?
()Yes()No

What degree of proficiency do you have with Spanish?
()No Spanish()Basic knowledge( )Proficient reading ability, some conversation()Some fluency()Native ability fluency

Please list any relevant experience you have had, separated by commas, as related to the following categories:

  • Leadership experience; international, cross-cultural and faith/service/education immersion experience
  • Experience with any faith- or spirituality-based programs and activities (including retreats such as Kairos, and faith-sharing groups such as CLC, etc.)
  • Social justice-related programs and activities, and community service-related programs and activities (Pulse, 4-Boston, etc)
  • Relevant courses taken and/or training received, etc.

TRIP PREFERENCE
Please rank your first three preference(s) – if you have any – from among the following Arrupe-sponsored trips. As you rank the options, please know that while we try to honor each applicant’s stated preference(s), we may not be able to do so for everyone.

NOTE:In matching an Arrupe Student Leader Candidate with a particular program, it’s helpful for the Selection Committee if Candidates are ultimately “open to any program,” so that we can match Leadership Team members with each other based on perceived chemistry, unique gifts, skills and experience, etc.
NOTE:There may be additional Arrupe trip destinations which are not listed below, and some of those listed may not end up being a destination.
Trip preference #1
()Belize()Chile()Dominican Republic()Ecuador()US/Mexico border()Guatemala()Morelos, Mexico()Puebla, Mexico()Nicaragua
Trip preference #2
()Belize()Chile()Dominican Republic()Ecuador()US/Mexico border()Guatemala()Morelos, Mexico()Nicaragua()Puebla, Mexico
Trip preference #3
()Belize()Chile()Dominican Republic()Ecuador()US/Mexico border()Guatemala()Morelos, Mexico()Nicaragua()Puebla, Mexico
If you are NOT open to participating in a particular trip, please indicate which trip here. :

COMMITMENT
Serving as a Student Leader for an Arrupe international immersion program involves a year-long commitment that includes preparation for and follow up after a trip. Part of this commitment includes:

  • Coordinating many aspects of theParticipant Selection Processbetween the end of March and the end of the spring semester, including Student Leader selection process trainings, evaluating applications, interviewing, selecting Participants, and getting to know one's leadership team, etc.
  • AStudent Leader Orientationat some point during the week before Labor Day weekend/the fall semester
  • A Student Leader Retreatbefore Labor Day weekend
  • WeeklyStudent Leader Meetings(2 hours/meeting on Friday afternoons)
  • Weekly Leadership Team Meetingswith the 2 Student Leaders and 2 Arrupe Mentors for the particular Arrupe program (1 hour & 15 min. per week, time determined by the leadership team)
  • Coordinating pre-trip and post-tripweekly Small Community Meetingsfor the particular Arrupe program (2-3 hours per week)
  • Weekly one-on-one “Emmaus Walks” with a different Participanteach week, for the particular Arrupe program (1 hour per week, time determined by the 2 people)
  • A Pre-Trip Weekend Retreat(during a BC non-home football game weekend in September)
  • A Post-Trip Retreat(during a weekend in Jan./Feb.)
  • SignificantFundraising events and activities(including the Point Drive)
  • A Commissioning/"Sending Forth" Massin December
  • A Post-trip justice awareness-building and community service projectthroughout the year.

Expect the total commitment to be 8-12 hours/week – with the retreats and point drive week requiring additional hours.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Before applying to an Arrupe program, you and your family need to be aware that there are several health and safety risks associated with traveling to the destinations visited through this program. Please checkthe U.S. Department of State’s assessmentof traveling to these destinations, theCenters for Disease Control’s assessmentof traveling to these destinations, and consider your own physical and psychological/mental/emotional health before applying. Should you choose to participate in a program, you will need to continue to check these websites for updates, as these assessments may change before a trip departs.
During a trip, participants are expected to embrace “living simply.”Part of what this means is eating food that may not be familiar or plentiful, sleeping in beds or other places that are less comfortable than what might be accustomed to, getting dirty, bathing rarely, experiencing limited personal space, and possibly getting sick. Participants also may find themselves in situations that could instigate allergies, or not be able to accommodate dietary preferences, etc. Another aspect of the notion of “living simply” involves exploring our society’s and each of our own consumerist tendencies, and what this means regarding living a life with and for others.
Reflection, prayer, journaling, and sharing with each other are core aspects of this experience before, during, and after the trip.While Arrupe programs are open to people of any faith tradition, they are influenced by the Catholic tradition, and Catholic liturgies are a part of the experience. Each participant is expected to participate in this aspect of the experience, share about her/his faith, in all of its joys and struggles and questions, and to explore how faith, and the gifts they have been given connect to living in solidarity with all people, especially those who experience marginalization.

In order to be fully present to the experience, an Arrupe Student Leader needs to bein adequatephysical and mental health. Do you have any health or medical conditions, or mental, psychological, or emotional health issues, which you believe might prevent you from being able to fully serve as an Arrupe Student Leader?
()Yes()No
If yes, please provide a brief and general explanation: Note: Responding to this question positively does not mean that you are not eligible to serve as an Arrupe Student Leader. Your comments will remain confidential among selection committee members.
Is there anything you know now that may interfere with your ability to make the commitment necessary to fully serve as an Arrupe Student Leader with an Arrupe program?If so, then please explain below.

REFERENCES
Please provide the name, title, relation, phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) of 2 Boston College faculty or staff members or other adult mentors (who are not family members)who you believe know you well and would be willing and able to speak to us about
1) your personal character and maturity,
2) your ‘readiness’ to serve as a servant leader for the Arrupe program, and
3) your ability to fulfill the required commitment.
Note: It is helpful if you choose at least one reference who is affiliated with Boston College Campus Ministry, and/or who is/has been affiliated with the Arrupe Program - but not necessary.
NOTE:You likely will be asked to have these references complete and submit to the selection committee a brief evaluation form (which will be emailed to you by an Arrupe Coordinator, along with submission instructions).
Reference #1 Name:
Reference #1 Title:
Reference #1 Relation to You:
Reference #1 Phone Number:
Reference #1 Email Address:
Reference #2 Name:
Reference #2 Title:
Reference #2 Relation to You:
Reference #2 Phone Number:
Reference #2 Email Address:

ESSAY *Note that you will be uploading the essay as an attachment. Please save and upload the file as a Word document with the file named exactly in this format:Lastname_Firstname_SLApp
Please keep the total of your responses to the questions to no more than 3 double-spaced pages. In your responses, please help us to get to know you: Reveal a little of who you are, why you are seeking this experience, and why you feel you are ready for it. Tell us a little of your story, use anecdotes and examples if possible. Thank you!

  • What motivates you to want to serve as an Arrupe Student "Servant" Leader?
  • What are some gifts that you believe you would bring to the role? What personal challenges do you foresee in serving in this capacity?
  • What does it mean to live "a faith that does justice"? In what ways are you attempting to do this?
  • Are you willing to make your role as a Student Leader a top priority next year? How do you imagine keeping yourself organized and prioritizing this role?