Spring 2010 Exchange Student Orientation (ESO) Leader Application

Exchange Student Orientation (ESO) Leaders are Penn undergraduate students who play an integral role in helping Penn International exchange students make a smooth transition into Penn by serving as resources and role models for the newest members of our Penn community. An ESO leader’s primary responsibilities are to serve as a leader to a small group of 10-15 Exchange Students during Exchange Student Orientation and to continue his or her commitment to serve the Exchange Students by participating in Exchange Student events throughout the semester.

To be considered for the ESO Leader position, please complete the application in its entirety and return to the Penn Abroad office no later than 5pm, Monday, November 16, 2009.

You will be notified during the week of November 23rd if you have been invited for an individual interview.

Please direct all questions to the Penn Abroad Office - 3701 Chestnut Street Suite 1W - 215.898.9073.

* Required

Name * First and Last Name

Email *

Phone number where you can be reached * If you are currently abroad, please list your skype number or usename.

Anticipated Spring 2009 Housing Location * Please list if you will be living on-campus (college house and room number) or off-campus.

Home School *

Major(s) *

GPA *

Anticipated Graduation Date *

International Experience * If you studied abroad, please include semester, year, and host university.

Please list your significant leadership experience. * Please list in bullet form. Include a brief description and dates position was held.

Please list your signicant work experience. * Please list in bullet form. Include a brief description and dates position was held.

Short Answer Questions

Please answer the following questions in 1-2 paragraphs.

In what way has your leadership and work experience prepared you to serve as an ESO Leader? *

Describe the skills you feel are necessary to hlep new exchange students adjust to Penn and how your international experience has helped develop those skills. *

Additional Information Please feel free to use this space if there is any additional information you would like to share with the selection committee.

Reference

Please provide the name and contact information for one reference who is familiar with your Penn experience outside the classroom. Please note that this reference does not need to be a faculty member.

Reference Name * First and Last Name

Reference's Office or Position on Penn's campus *

Reference Contact Information * Email or Phone Number

By signing the application below, I am committing to return to Penn for ESO training beginning Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 3pm. *