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Intersession 2009 Application (PDF)

Applicants will be chosen using a variety of factors including academic performance. Personal interviews may be required. Due to the challenging nature of this trip the instructors reserve the right to refuse admission any individual. Admission is currently restricted to students in good standing within the Hopkins community. Inquiries about applications from students or other interested parties from outside of the Hopkins community should be directed to lcitti1@jhu.edu before the deadline.

Applications include 3 items:

  1. The 2-page application form (links at left)
  2. A printout or photocopy of your current JHU transcript
  3. The deposit of $300.00 (checks should be payable to "Johns Hopkins University").
Your application should be delivered to the Office of International Studies (Levering Annex) by 4:00pm on Friday, September 25, 2009.

CONSIDERATIONS:

  • You must either have or obtain a valid US Passport
    • Students with non-U.S. passports may attend, please contact us early
  • We cannot guarantee provisions for specific dietary concerns (e.g. Kosher, vegetarian)
  • The trip may be subject to International concerns that are beyond our control
  • Punctuality is essential on this trip
  • Ability to follow instructions, get along with your peers and mentors, and a positive attitude will make this course most enjoyable for everyone. If any of these issues are a problem for you, please do not enroll in this course - you will likely have a better experience travelling on your own.
  • Special provisions for handicap access in the country of Ecuador are not available. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the instructors to determine if participation is possible.

Important Deadlines

  • September 25: Deadline for Applications, Transcripts, and Deposits
  • October 9: Announcement of class roster and final commitment
  • October 16: Deadline for Full Payment and associated paperwork

Further information is available on the HomePage of this site. A Preliminary Itinerary is available.

The last update was 2 September 2009.

For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Fortune, eric.fortune@jhu.edu