China Odyssey II Application

Return to Cathy Goodwin in the Raney Building
By February 1^st, 2006

Name____________________________________________________________________

Phone number_____________________________ Box__________________________

Email____________________________________________________________________

Major____________________________________________________________________

Academic Advisor________________________________________________________

Class___________________ Total credits earned_____________ GPA___________

R.A.______________________________________

Please submit the following:

An explanation of why you would like to undertake the China Odyssey II and what it would mean to your educational program and life goals;
A description of a twenty minute presentation you would be willing to make to Chinese students your age, at one or two universities, in which you present an undergraduate research project you have undertaken while at Hendrix, or present a work in the creative and performing arts.
Two letters of recommendation from Hendrix faculty members familiar with your character and your ability to successfully complete an extensive educational tour of this kind.
Confidential Waiver & Commitment Statement forms (see attached).

DEADLINES FOR THE APPLICATION

February 1^st, 2006: Application and the two letters of recommendation given to Cathy Goodwin in the Raney Building, by 5:00 p.m.

February 13^th, 2006: Interviews held with Dr. McDaniel.

March 1^st, 2006: Applicants will be notified concerning acceptance. It is recommended that all accepted applicants begin to apply for a passport if they do not already have one.

March 30^th, 2006: Accepted applicants must pay the $800 deposit to go on the trip.

Please turn over to complete the application.

ChinaOdyssey II

Confidential Information Waiver Form

I, ________________________________________________, request that the Office of Student Development provide to the Steel Center access to any relevant information in my personal file. This permission is given with the understanding that all such information is confidential, and that it is to be used only in order to make determinations of importance to the placing and support of the student seeking to participate in the China Odyssey II.

____________________________________________ ________________________

Signature Date

Name of Student:

To the Recommender:

The student named above is seeking to undertake a two-week study tour to China sponsored by the Steel Center and the Hendrix Odyssey Program. There is a limit of six students. Please comment on this student’s ability to adjust to new and unfamiliar settings and interact in a collegial way with others. Please also consider the student’s character and level of academic preparation.

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Department: ________________________________________________________________________________________