HONORS AMBASSADORS ABROAD: 2008
For the third year, President Carter is sponsoring an exciting opportunity for FMU Honors students. Four students (one freshman, one sophomore, one junior, and one senior) will be selected to represent FMU in general, and our Honors Program in particular, to our sister institutions (Ludwigshafen and Schmalkalden) in Germany. These four students, and Dr. Rooks and Dr. Harding, will travel from March 6 - 15, 2008 (Spring Break). We'll have time in Mainz, Speyer, Worms, Heidelberg, Eisenach, Erfurt, and Weimar. FMU will cover most of the travel expenses: Air and train fares, hotels, $32 a day towards meal costs. Travelers will be responsible for additional costs, including the passport application fee of $97 (+ $60 for expedited delivery).
Who is eligible to apply?
* All applicants must be full-time degree-seeking, Honors-eligible FMU students.
* Freshmen: As of Fall 2007, must be enrolled in at least one Honors class.
* Sophomores: As of Fall 2007, must have completed between 22 and 37 credit hours. At least 6 of these hours must be in Honors classes (these can include Honors classes in Fall 2007).
* Juniors: As of Fall 2007, must have completed between 54 and 69 credit hours. At least 12 of these hours must be in Honors classes (these can include Honors classes in Fall 2007).
* Seniors: As of Fall 2007, must have completed at least 87 credit hours. At least 15 of these hours must be in Honors classes (these can include Honors classes in Fall 2007).
How can I apply?
* Write a formal letter to Dr. Pamela Rooks, expressing your interest in being an Honors Ambassador (specify freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior). Explain why you feel that you would be a good representative for FMU. Letter must include e-mail address. Knowledge of German an asset, but not required!
* As part of your letter, please specify a faculty member who is willing to speak in support of your application. Finalists will be invited to an interview with the selection committee.
* Dr. Pamela Rooks must receive your letter by October 15, 2007.
* In consultation with the faculty members of the Honors Committee and Dr. Harding, Dr. Rooks will select the top applicants. All trip participants are subject to final approval by Provost Chapman.
* Successful applicants will be notified in early November.
What responsibilities will the Honors Ambassadors have?
* To attend scheduled meetings with the travel group to plan and prepare for the trip.
* To become familiar with the schools and places to be visited.
* To meet and interact with German students and faculty during the visit.
* To be prepared to represent FMU accurately and positively to prospective exchange candidates.
* Upon return, to be prepared to represent Germany and the institutions accurately and positively to exchange candidates from FMU.
* To take a special interest in and responsibility for German exchange students while they are at FMU.
