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Thank you for your interest in the Beyond Borders program at St. Jerome's University! You are signing up for a true adventure that will challenge you both personally and professionally. Please take the time to thoughtfully answer all questions below.

Please note: Applications are due at 9:00 a.m. on Monday October 17, 2022. All written responses should be complete - detailed yet concise - with correct spelling and grammar.

Tips:
- To avoid losing any of your responses, consider drafting your written responses in a separate document, then copy-and-paste them into this form when you are ready to submit.
- When we ask you to 'describe a situation' keep your descriptions very brief, so as just to provide basic contextual information. Then, focus your response on the 'why' or 'how' questions that follow.

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Part B: Written Responses

Using about 250 words for each question, please reflect on the following:

Question 1) Describe a situation when a core belief, fundamental value, or perspective of yours was challenged. What was your response? Why do you think you responded this way? What have you learned that might help you respond more effectively next time? *

Question 2) Describe a situation in which you experienced a considerable change in your life. How did this change impact you and how did you respond? How do you think your response may have impacted others who were in the situation with you? *

Question 3) Tell us about a time when you felt yourself becoming over-extended or burned out. What 'warning signs' did you notice in yourself that you were over-extended? In the midst of this struggle, how did you demonstrate resiliency to move forward? *

Part C: References

Please provide two references who can comment on your personal and/or professional character, including your ability to collaborate, your attitude, reliability, maturity, and ability to cope with change and stress. References cannot be family members.

St. Jerome's University will contact your references and provide them with a separate form to complete. The deadline for submission of this reference form is Monday October 24, 2022.

Tips:
- Contact your references as soon as possible to request their permission before including their names in your application.
- Remember that strong references are people who know you well and know about the program you’re applying to. Make time to have a conversation with your references about Beyond Borders, what the program entails, and why you are applying.

Reference 1:

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Reference 2

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Part D: Submission Agreement

By checking off this item, I declare that I understand and agree to the following: *

I agree

- I agree that St. Jerome's University may process the information provided in this application form in relation to my application in order to assist in the selection process.

- I agree that, in order to verify any information on this form, St. Jerome's University will retain my application for administration purposes if I am selected to participate in the program.

- I agree to any Criminal Records Bureau Police Checks, academic record/transcript reviews, or other background required as part of normal St. Jerome's University procedures.

- Apart from the stipulations indicated on this form, no information will be shared outside of St. Jerome's University or the University of Waterloo without my express consent.

- St. Jerome's University may contact my references.

- All information provided and contained within this application is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Deadlines

Beyond Borders applications for the 2022-2023 cohort are due Monday October 17th, 2022 at 9:00am

Contact

If you’d like more information, or have questions about this experience, please email Michelle Metzger.

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