Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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Phone
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Mailing Address, City, State
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Current school or alma mater
Major/Minor
Select the research expedition you are interested in
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Iceland: Anthology of Iceland Publication. (Travel cost: $2,500)
Iceland: Hiking Guide Web-App Development. (Travel cost: $2,500)
Iceland: Laugavegur Trek Trail Guide. Mid-July only. (Travel cost: $2,500)
New Zealand: Great Barrier Island Trail Guide. Late-May only. (Travel cost: $2,920)
Select your second choice. (If only interested in a specific expedition leave this blank)
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Iceland: Anthology of Iceland Publication. (Travel cost: $2,500)
Iceland: Hiking Guide Web-App Development. (Travel cost: $2,500)
Iceland: Laugavegur Trek Trail Guide. Mid-July only. (Travel cost: $2,500)
New Zealand: Great Barrier Island Trail Guide. Late-May only. (Travel cost: $2,920)
Please select your preferred time of summer to travel abroad (8 days) for the field research portion
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May (New Zealand only)
June
July
August
Please select your second preferred time of summer to travel abroad (8 days) for the field research portion
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May (New Zealand only)
June
July
August
I am most interested in contributing to the development of
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Cultural Research: This includes cultural stories, cultural norms, gender quality, politics, family, sustainable tourism, myths and legends, mural mapping, photography, etc.
Science Research and Logistics: (Hiking Trail Guide, Beach and Reef Guide, Environmental Topics). This includes GIS trail mapping, wildlife, birds, plants, habitats, culture, myths and legends specific to trails or sites, logistics, trail descriptions, creating writing pieces, history, natural resources, photography, etc.
Visual Media: This includes marketing, social media, blog writing, video production, photography.
If you are applying for the Laugavegur Trek please tell us about your hiking experience. You will be required to submit a hiking resume before being offered a position.
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Please submit a hiking resume with a list of the hikes you have completed to Jen Herdina at herdina@global-treks.com. Include the number of days on each trip, your role on the trip, the weight of your pack, and the average number of miles.
I would describe my hiking skills as
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I am excited to learn more about hiking.
I have been on a couple hikes
I hike often but mostly on flat trails
I have successfully completed overnight backpacking trips
I live in the mountains and a day without hiking makes me sad
How would you like to participate?
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I am interested in the research expedition only
I am interested in the research expedition and in an internship
Are you interested in earning college credit for your internship? (University tuition costs are not included in the travel fees but may be covered under financial aid)
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Yes
No
Please describe your previous travel experience.
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Do you speak any other languages? If so, please describe your language abilities, if any. (Reading, writing, speaking)
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Please describe your volunteer and work experience:
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Extra Curricular: Please describe the extracurricular activities you participate in.
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Why do you want to join the team at Global Treks and Adventures? What do you hope to gain from this research experience?
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The program requires that you live in close quarters with a small group of people. Are you comfortable in this type of setting? Describe your past experience living in a group setting. Please include your most favored and least favored aspects of group living.
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We are looking for adventurous people that are eager to reach outside of their comfort zone, work with a team, and create a professional publication about new places. How do you see yourself fitting that role?
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We have worked with people from all walks of life, including film producers to scientific researchers. Do you have any project ideas or areas of interest in mind for your internship experience?
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How did you hear about us? (Looksharp, Internships.com, Internship Fair, Google, Friend, Your University)
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