Peace Corps Prep Application : Center for International Studies : Texas State University

Legal Name *

First and Last Name

Student ID *

Phone Number *

With area code

TXST Email Address *

Major(s) *

Minor(s) *

Expected Graduation Date *

Month and Year

Overall GPA *

Training and Experience in a Specific Work Sector

Requires three courses in one work sector and 50 hours of work/volunteer experience in the sector.

Preferred Work Sector *

Check all you would like to serve in

Education

Health

Environment

Agriculture

Youth in Development

Community Economic Development

Coursework. List the number and name of 3 courses in this same sector that you plan to take, and the semester in which you plan to take them *

Example: HIST 2312 | If you are not familiar with your options, please consult the Student Guide

Hands-on experience in that same sector (must total at least 50 hours). *

Describe what you plan to do:

Foreign Language

Requirements depend upon desired Peace Corps volunteer placement site.

Spanish-speaking countries: two 2000-level courses.
French-speaking countries: one 2000-level course in any Romance Language.
Everywhere else: no explicit requirements, but language skills are a plus.

Please select which language you intend to learn (if any) *

Spanish

Spanish-speaking countries, two 1000-level courses and two 2000-level courses required

French, Spanish, Italian, or Portugese

French-speaking countries, two 1000-level courses and one 2000-level courses required

None

No language required for non-French or Spanish speaking countries

None

I am a Native Speaker of required language

Intercultural Competence

Requires one core course and two approved electives in one sector. If you are not familiar with your options, please consult the Student Guide

Core Course *

Elective Course 1 *

Elective Course 2 *

Professional and leadership development

Requires:

Professional resume feedback
Professional interview prep
Leadership Experience

I agree that I will meet with Career Services for a one-one resume review before graduation. *

Proof of attendance will be required

Yes

I agree that I will meet with Career Services for an interview workshop review before graduation. *

Proof of attendance will be required

Yes

Describe a leadership experience that you intend to pursue: *

Example: leading a work or volunteer project, serving on the executive board of a student org, etc.

I understand that acceptance into the Peace Corps Prep Program does not consistute automatic acceptance into the Peace Corps. *

Yes

I understand that I will not be certified by the Peace Corps Prep Program until I have met all program requirements by graduation. *

Yes

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