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Thank you for your interest in participating as a Learning Partner in the Alternative Break Program (ABP).

Please use your full legal name on this application. This will aid us in purchasing flights or making other arrangements later. Thank you!

First Name
Last Name
JMU e-id
Department
MSC
Office Location
Work Phone
JMU Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

I am interested in serving as a learning partner for:

Alternative Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 21-28, 2009
Alternative Spring Break - March 6-13, 2010
Alternative May Break - May 8-15, 2010

Because of increased safety & logistical concerns as well as the need for cultural sensitivity preparation Learning Partners (LP) for the international programs need to have extensive international travel experience, preferably in a leadership role. Additionally, foreign language skills as appropriate are very helpful. The LP for an international ABP trip is expected to partner with the student trip leaders as part of the leadership team focusing on pre-trip preparation for a cultural immersion experience. Please incorporate references to your previous travel experiences and any language proficiencies in your answers below.

I would like to be considered for international trips ONLY.
I would like to be considered for domestic trips ONLY
I would like to be considered for international OR domestic trips.

Why do you want to participate as a Learning Partner on an Alternative Break?

Your answers below are used by our student trip leaders to catch a glimpse of who you are. They will use this information to determine whether or not to request an interview with you. Please be candid in your application to aid the students in making their decision.

Tell us about yourself:

Highlight any past service experiences:

Do you have a social issue or topic that you feel passionate about?

Do you have any special considerations that we should know about?
i.e. need a bed or private room, vegetarian, food allergies, etc.

Have you previously participated with ABP? If so, when and where?

Briefly outline your professional experience:

Your application will be placed in a binder for the trip leaders to review. Learning Partners may initially be contacted by several trip leaders. The goal of initial conversations should be to get to know each other and to find out trip information (destination, issue focus, lodging conditions, etc). Trip leaders should be specific when they are asking a Learning Partner to actually commit to a trip. Once a Learning Partner commits to a specific trip, they will be removed from the list of potential LPs and other groups will not contact them. The decision to commit to a trip should be mutual. Thanks for submitting your application!