{"id":3655,"date":"2014-02-25T15:43:58","date_gmt":"2014-02-25T22:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/globaled\/?p=3655"},"modified":"2014-02-25T16:54:47","modified_gmt":"2014-02-25T23:54:47","slug":"u21-social-entrepreneur-corps-in-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/globaled\/blog\/2014\/02\/u21-social-entrepreneur-corps-in-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"U21 Social Entrepreneur Corps in Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>THE PROGRAM <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The U21 Social Entrepreneur Corps in Guatemala program builds on the expertise U21 institutions have to offer in social entrepreneurship, online and blended learning, international collaboration, service learning, and a common commitment to global citizenship. It is a tailored approach to study abroad that combines global collaboration, new technologies and impact-oriented learning activities.<\/p>\n<p>During the fieldwork phase of this program, students will be placed with Social Entrepreneur Corps, a social enterprise that effectively utilizes social entrepreneurship as an international development approach in Latin America. Students will work directly with Social Entrepreneur Corps field professionals and social entrepreneurs in Guatemala to help establish new, and grow existing, micro-consignment supported businesses.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits include exposure to economic theories of social entrepreneurship and active engagement with case study analyses, Spanish language, and Guatemalan and Mayan culture. The students will experience living with the local families and working intensively with community service organizations, and local social entrepreneurs. Our students will make a tangible difference in people\u2019s lives, while also acquiring the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary to become socially aware, active global citizens. The program is designed as a short-term summer (June\/July) opportunity for U21 students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DATES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pre-departure: May 26 \u2013 June 21, 2014 (takes place in u21 virtual global classroom)<\/p>\n<p>In-country orientation and foundation building: June 22 \u2013 June 29, 2014<\/p>\n<p>Field work: June 30 \u2013 July 11, 2014<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion, delivery and presentation: July 12 \u2013 July 18, 2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>STUDENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undergraduate student      currently enrolled in a Universitas 21 member institution<\/li>\n<li>Class status: 2nd Year, 3rd      Year, 4th+ Year<\/li>\n<li>Open to students from all      disciplines<\/li>\n<li>Recommended GPA: 3.4 (US) or      equivalent<\/li>\n<li>Proven interest in      international development work<\/li>\n<li>Nominated as potential      participant by the home university<\/li>\n<li>Working Language: Instruction      will be primarily in English. Fieldwork will be primarily in Spanish      (intensive instruction on site). Prior knowledge of Spanish is helpful,      but by no means mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SELECTION CRITERIA <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong motivation for      participation<\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to work      independently and as part of a team<\/li>\n<li>Strong interest in helping      to empower others<\/li>\n<li>Ability to empathize with      individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds<\/li>\n<li>Open-mindedness<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to work hard      under challenging developing country conditions<\/li>\n<li>Sense of humor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM FEES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$3,330USD \u2013 not including airfare, visa costs and health insurance<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCHOLARSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The student selected for this program will receive a $3000 Scholarship<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To view the FULL PROGRAM DETAILS, please click <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/globaled\/files\/2013\/11\/U21-SEC-2014-Announcement-Call-for-Nominations-Applications-Program-Structure.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>APPLICATION DEADLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UNSW students who would like to participate in this program must first be selected by the UNSW Global Education Office. Please complete the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/globaled\/files\/2014\/02\/GEP-U21-SEC-Application-2014_edit.pdf\">U21 SEC Application <\/a> and return to <a href=\"mailto:advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au\">advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au<\/a> <strong>no later than Tuesday March 4<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>. Alternatively they can be handed in at the Ground Floor, East Wing, Red Centre Building. Students who are nominated for the program will then submit a secondary application to the University of Connecticut.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CREDIT TRANSFER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UConn will attach 6Uconn credits to this program. UNSW students who are seeking credit for the program must do so through <em>cross institutional studies<\/em> as it is a fee paying program. Please discuss this with your school and\/or faculty.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE PROGRAM The U21 Social Entrepreneur Corps in Guatemala program builds on the expertise U21 institutions have to offer in social entrepreneurship, online and blended learning, international collaboration, service learning, and a common commitment to global citizenship. It is a tailored approach to study abroad that combines global collaboration, new technologies and impact-oriented learning activities. 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