INDIA 2026 Intercultural Program Application

In addition to this application, students applying to EMU Intercultural programs must request references from the following persons: 1) an academic advisor or other faculty member 2) a faculty, staff or non-family member (pastor, work supervisor, coach, mentor, etc.) who knows you well enough to speak to your character and work habits.

Once you complete this application, please forward the link for the reference form to 2 individuals who have agreed to serve as your references. http://emu.edu/intercultural/intercultural-reference-form/
If references were submitted for you within the past year for a previous EMU Intercultural application, that content can be made available to accompany this application. Send your request to use previous references to intercultural@emu.edu.

Name of applicant Name of applicant First Last
EMU ID #
Major/s:
Minor/s:
Cumulative GPA
Email:
Phone: Phone: - ### - ### ####
Home Address Home Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Class year (FY, SO, JR, SR)
Varsity athletic team (if any)
Regular athletic season end date Regular athletic season end date / MM / DD YYYY
1. Are you applying for any other intercultural programs? Please list them and rank order of preference for participation.
2. List language courses or other courses that you have completed (or plan to complete this year) that relate to the India program
3. What special interests or unique prior experiences have you had that attract you to this program?
4. What are your expectations for this semester intercultural program? What do you hope to learn?
5. Personal Characteristics:
Program participants live with other students and relate with a diverse population of people in the intercultural setting. Travel and unknowns contribute to the intense and demanding nature of many days, in addition to facing new ideas and challenges.

Please rate yourself in each category, on a scale of 1-5, with "5" being well-developed or very much and "1" being poorly developed or very little.
Emotional Maturity:

"5" for well-developed and "1" for poorly developed.
Self-confidence:
Sense of Humor:

"5" for well-developed and "1" for poorly developed.
Flexibility (I go with the flow - Don't give me last-minute changes!)
I room well with others:
How I do in groups (Happiest surrounded by others - Need my alone time regularly):

"5" for well-developed and "1" for poorly developed.
6. What contribution(s) do you think you can make to the study group or that would enhance the group experience?
7. Academics & Work:
Intercultural learning demands a great deal from participants, from background readings and careful listening (such as to non-native English speakers), to taking initiative to engage surroundings and people, as well as group life responsibilities.
Please rate yourself in each category, on a scale of 1-5, with "5" as I think I have a lot and "1" as I think I have very little. Add a comment or descriptor to better interpret your ranking.
Self Motivation:

"5" for well-developed and "1" for poorly developed.
Curiosity to Learn:
Time Management:

"5" for well-developed and "1" for poorly developed.
Work Independently:

"5" for well-developed and "1" for poorly developed.
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