The MSC L.T. Jordan Institute
for International Awareness

Details of the Greece Leadership Program

Purpose and Mission

The Greece Leadership Program is an interdisciplinary international program that will send ten Texas A&M students of sophomore classification to the country of Greece to enhance their leadership talents and skills.  The program provides students an opportunity to experience Greece's contemporary and historical culture, gain valuable friendships, develop communication skills, gain confidence and be further encouraged to study, research or intern abroad.

 Program Description
 Funding and Costs
 Eligibility Requirements
 Application and Selection Process
 Requirements

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Program Description:

The MSC L.T. Jordan Institute shall arrange for and partially fund the following:

1. Cross-cultural orientation to customs, society, and government of Greece during the spring semester of each year, prior to participants' departure.
2. Living accommodations and two meals a day for 15 days.
3. Ground transportation to and from all scheduled locations.
4. A Texas A&M University staff and/or faculty member throughout the trip.
5. Group activities and leadership seminars upon arrival in the country.
6. Air transportation to and from Greece.

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Funding and Costs:

Partial funding for the program is derived from proceeds of the Leland T. and Jessie W. Jordan Endowment for the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness.  This funding includes the above stated items but does not cover the total cost of the program.  Therefore, students will be responsible for paying $3,200.

Incidental expenses not covered by the fee may include, but are not limited to:

1. all personal needs;
2. any required travel documents and/or preventative medical care needed prior to departure;
3. photographic equipment, film, and processing;
4. other food and snacks as desired;
5. personal shopping and gifts;
6. and pleasure travel not scheduled in the group trip.

Students may apply for an interest-free loan from the MSC Overseas Loan Fund.  Interviews for these loans are scheduled on a monthly basis.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Students applying for the program must:

1. Be currently enrolled Texas A&M University (at College Station) students of sophomore classification with a GPR of at least 2.5.  (Students should be entering their Junior year upon returning to the United States.)
2. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  (It is our belief that an individual from another country is acquiring an international experience by studying in the U.S.A.).
3. Be returning to Texas A&M University for the fall semester.
4. Have a valid and current passport prior to departure.
5. Have demonstrated ability to function effectively in a cross-cultural environment and to uphold the image of Texas A&M University as a world-class university.

In addition:

6. The MSC L.T. Jordan Institute reserves the right to deny acceptance to applicants who have been convicted of any felony or other crimes.
7. Preference is given to students with little or no international travel or living abroad experience but with a demonstrated interest in international culture and affairs.

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Application and Selection Process:

1. Interested students submit applications and recommendation forms.
2. Applicants will be screened by members of the selection committee to narrow the number of candidates for the interview process. The following officials of the Jordan Institute will interview applicants:
1. Jordan Institute staff director or designee
2. Jordan Institute student chairperson or designee
3. Jordan Institute graduate assistant
4. Student director of the Greece Leadership Program
5. Other individuals as deemed appropriate by the student committee
3. Applicants shall be notified of the interview outcome by mail, as well as by telephone, within five working days after the final interview.

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Requirements

Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

1. Upon selection as a participant, student must complete a contract and release form which includes all rules, regulations and requirements.
2. Participants must participate in the orientation meetings and activities set up by the MSC L. T. Jordan Institute during the spring semester preceeding participants' departure.  Participants may be dropped from the program if they do not have 80% attendance of the meetings.
3. If participants withdraw, or are dropped from the program from a lack of participation, after airline tickets have been purchased, the price of the ticket may not be refunded.

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