Summer Honors Program 2010
The 2010 Summer Honors Program will be based on the theme of Mapping Cultural and Historical Egypt. This program is sponsored by Clarion University. Participants will enroll in two three-credit courses, explore several locations in Egypt, and complete an individual research project. The objective is for students to gain an understanding of the relationship between culture and geography, in both contemporary and ancient Egypt.
For more detailed information, course descriptions, and a program calendar, see the Summer Honors Program description on the Clarion University web site: here.
Eligibility: All Honors students in good standing are eligible to apply, except those student who have previously participated in a Summer Study Abroad Honors Program. Honors students must have complete at least 30 credits at Bloomsburg University. Freshmen who will have completed 30 credits by the end of of the Spring 2010 semester may apply. Applicants must commit to return to BU in the Fall 2010 and must additionally commit to remain in the Honors Program.
Good Standing: This is a very relative phrase, and good standing varies, depending upon your year. To be in good standing, an Honors student must have a GPA above 3.00. The following general rules also apply.
Freshman: Completed one Honors course by the end of this academic year (does not include Honors Composition).
Sophomore: Completed at least three Honors courses by the end of this academic year and involved in service to the Honors Program and university.
Junior: Completed at least four Honors courses by the end of the academic year, currently enrolled in or completed Introduction to Research, significantly involved in service to the Honors Program and university.
Senior: Must be graduating in December 2010. Completed at least four Honors courses by the end of the academic year, completing HIS and plan to finish by graduation in December, significantly involved in service to the Honors Program and university.
Application Procedure
- Complete the application here. This is the first page of your application.
- Obtain a Waiver Form from the Honors Office (see Ms. Whitenight). This form must be completed and included with your application. Applicants must provide individual proof of insurance.
- Write a brief (no more than two pages) personal essay indicating interest in this program and specifically how this opportunity will benefit you and the Honors Program. Please use the title: Summer Honors Program: Mapping Cultural and Historical Egypt.
- Write a separate, short essay (no more than two pages) describing your involvement in the Honors Program. Specifically, describe in detail the Honors courses (including independent study) completed with additional appropriate comments, and Honors activities including field trips, service, and social events. Please include information about any other significant service activities at Bloomsburg University. Please use the title: Honors Portfolio.
Additional BU Requirement: BU Honors students must also commit to return to Bloomsburg Unviersity, remain active in the Honors Program, and present a summary of your experience at a general meeting of the Honors Program. Successful applicants will be asked to sign a letter of commitment indicating these stipulations.
Deadline: Completed applications are due in the Honors Center by Tuesday, January 19, 4:00 pm. Applications will be reviewed by the Honors Advisory Board. Two scholarship recipents and two alternates will be selected by January 29.
Notes: Students are strongly recommended to apply for a passport in conjunction with their application in order to receive this document in a timely manner. The 2010 Program will require extensive walking and hiking. There is also a mandatory program orientation at Clarion University on Saturday, April 17.