Application Information
Eligibility
Princeton University freshman, sophomores, and juniors in good standing are eligible to apply. The application process requires a personal interview.
Application Details
Students should submit an application by Monday, February 16, 2009, 5 p.m, to:
Rebecca Aguas
Global Seminar in Ghana
PIIRS
319 Aaron Burr Hall
An application consists of:
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A completed application form (Click Here)
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An essay of no more than 500 words describing your motivation for taking the seminar. What do you expect to gain from the program, and what challenges to you anticipate?
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Your Princeton transcript
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Your résumé
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One letter of recommendation from a Princeton faculty member, a college dean, or a director of studies. The letter may be sent via campus mail to the above address or via email to raguas@princeton.edu
Interviews will begin the week of Feburary 23, 2009. Acceptances will follow soon after. Students admitted to the seminar have until Monday, March 23, 2009, to accept a place in the seminar. Students will then be charged a nonrefundable deposit of $500, which will be charged to their student accounts, to reserve a place in the seminar.
Contact
Please contact Rebecca Aguas at PIIRS if you have any questions regarding the program or the application process.