University of Washington
Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering
CEE 498/Engr 498 (5 credits)
Engineering Jordan (study abroad): Water in an Arid Land -
the Engineered Water Cycle in Jordan
Aug 20 through Sept 19 2012
Applications are reviewed as
received, deadline is March 1!
Application
due March 1, 2012 - Deadline has been extended.
(see the news tab, or contact the program coordinator to inquire
about remaining space)
The
application includes:
1) a personal statement
2) 3 short answer questions
3) 2 faculty recommendations
4) electronic signature
documents related to University policies and expectations
for study abroad.
Following the on-line application
process students may be contacted by the Program Director
for an in-person interview, and transcripts may be
requested. Once an admission decision has been made
regarding your application, you will be notified by the
study abroad system via email.
No
course fees are due until after the student is accepted to
the program and has signed a course contract.
Application details: The
following details don't need to be completed before you start the
application; the application can be saved and submitted at a later
time. Click here for answers to frequently
asked questions about applications.
Personal Statement:
Applicants will submit a statement (750-1,000 words)
indicating their background and qualifications for studying and
living abroad, their reasons for choosing this program or exchange,
and the projected benefits of this experience to their course of
study and long-term plans. Hint:
While all majors are encouraged to apply, successful applications
will specifically illustrate the benefits of a science-based
course in water resource conservation, use, and recovery,
particularly for students from majors that don't typically cover
topics such as hydrology, wastewater treatment, or water
treatment.
Short answer questions:
1) Financial statement. 3-4 sentences describing how the
student plans to finance your foreign study experience. Items to
consider are described here.
For students eligible for financial
aid, please check here
for additional information.
2) Previous study abroad or foreign travel experience (4000
characters). Students describe their previous study abroad
and/or travel, providing location, dates and purpose. Hint: Students should be honest
and not exaggerate their experiences. This
information is used to help plan orientation activities. All students, regardless of
previous travel experience will be considered.
3) Group dynamics. The success of the Jordan
program is largely dependent on the ability of the group to live and
study with one another in harmony. Students should describe any
prior experience in similar programs or group situations (e.g.
working/living as a summer camp counselor or an extended "road trip"
are both examples of group living), and how they have dealt with any
difficulties that arose in this area?
Recommendations:
Applicants request recommendations from two faculty members or
instructors that knows their academic work well. It is acceptable to
request a recommendation from a non-UW faculty member, instructor or
employers if the student has attended other institutions in the
recent past or are new to the UW. Tips for requesting recommendations
and answers to other frequently asked questions can be found
here. An example of the form used by
those submitting a recommendation for you can be seen here. This
form is sent automatically once you list contact information for
your references in the online application.
For more information, please contact
Dr. Heidi Gough, Program Coordinator
Contact: hgough
uw.edu