Semester in The City Student Application

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We hope you find this application process to be an engaging opportunity to reflect on what's important to you. Our goal is to match every student who joins Semester in the City with a life-changing experience. This application will help us get to know you and create the experience that is best for you.

Here are some things to keep in mind as you complete the application:

The application is designed to take about 30 minutes to complete.
We're here for you! If you have any questions at any point, you may reach out to us at SITC@collegeforsocialinnovation.org. Or, if you've been working with a recruiter, feel free to reach out to that person directly.
In addition to completing our application, you will need to complete a process with your your home college/university to ensure you are eligible to study off campus. If you need support with that, let us know.
After you submit your application, you will hear from a member of our recruitment team about next steps.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: FALL 2023 - PRIORITY DEADLINE 4/1, FINAL DEADLINE 4/15. SPRING 2024 - PRIORITY DEADLINE 10/1, FINAL DEADLINE 11/15. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.

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Please select your major (or the closest fit) from the following list:

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Application Questions

Think about a social issue you really care about (ex: economic opportunity, gender equality, environmental sustainability, etc). If you decided to work towards social change in a way you would most enjoy, which of the following methods would you choose?

Semester in the City will match you with an internship at a nonprofit, government agency, or social mission business (or on-campus office if you’re in SITC@UNH), at which you’ll be able to gain professional skills in a real-world setting. You’ll also take two courses in social innovation and problem solving while experiencing the city of Boston. Why are you applying to our multifaceted Semester in the City program? (250 - 400 words recommended)

At Semester in the City, we give students the opportunity to work in our community to make meaningful change. What’s something you’re passionate about engaging with in your own community? Why is it important to you and what have you done to help? (250 - 400 words recommended)

Which issue area would you be most interested in working on during your internship?

Which issue area would you be equally or secondarily interested in working on during your internship?

What are you great at? Name the top three strengths or skills you would bring to your internship.

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References

Please provide two references who we may contact regarding your application. List people who know you well, such as advisors, professors, community leaders, work supervisors, coaches, etc. References should NOT be family members, friends, or peers. Please include at least one reference who is a member of your university community.

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Demographic Questions

Gender

Do you identify as transgender?

Are you a first generation college student?

First generation college students are those whose parents did not graduate from college.

Are you eligible for the federal Pell Grant program?

Race

Two or More Races

Ethnicity

Are you a US veteran?

Acknowledgments

I understand that all information provided in this application can be shared with my university.

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I understand I must complete my university's required eligibility process prior to enrolling in Semester in the City. (We can help you out with this! Email sitc@collegeforsocialinnovation.org with any questions.)

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Final Questions

In the past four years, have you been placed on disciplinary or academic probation, suspension, or expulsion at your educational institution?

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If your answer to the last question is "yes" please explain the situation here. Answering "yes" is not automatically disqualifying.

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