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Join us for SJU in Peru 2023!

Our next SJU in Peru experience will involve:

Two pre-departure retreats
- May 1-3rd, 2023
- August 9-10th, 2023
A 10-day experience in Peru
- August 11-20th, 2023
A one-day reflection retreat
- TBD September 2023

If any of these dates conflict with your class or co-op schedule, please contact us to see how we can support you in making accommodations.

Application

Thank you for your interest in the SJU in Peru 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 February 27, 2023. 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.

SJU in Peru

1 Start 2 Complete

Part A: Personal Information

Full Name *

Preferred First Name

Pronouns (optional)

Student Number *

UW Email Address *

WatIAM/Teams ID *

Phone Number *

Mailing Address *

Citizenship *

Birthdate *

Year

Month

Day

Affiliation (Check all that apply) *

I am a University of Waterloo Student

I am co-registered with St. Jerome's University

I currently live in residence at St. Jerome's

I have lived in residence at St. Jerome's in the past

Academic Program and Faculty *

Current Academic Term (e.g. 2B) *

Are you a co-op student? *

Yes

Do you have any level of competency in Spanish? *

Yes, beginner level

Yes, intermediate level

Yes, fluent or native speaker

Not at all

What is your general availability for an interview? (Check all that apply) *

In-person during the daytime

In-person during the evenings

Video call in the daytime

Video call in the evenings

How did you hear about SJU in Peru? *

Part B: Written Responses

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

Question 1) Why are you interested in the SJU in Peru initiative? What personal goals do you have for this experience? *

Question 2) Describe an experience in which you encountered someone who was somehow different than yourself (e.g. cultural background, religion, ability, gender, etc). What happened, and what did you learn from this experience? *

Question 3) Describe a time when you faced a challenge in school, a workplace, or an extracurricular activity. How did you respond? Was there anything about your response that was not constructive? What would you do differently next time? *

Part C: 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 review or other background required as part of normal St. Jerome’s University’s procedures.
- I understand that 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.
- All information provided and contained within this application is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Deadlines

Applications for SJU in Peru are due at 9:00a.m. on Monday February 27, 2023.

Contact

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

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