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International Studies
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Web Site, Location, Dates, & Application Deadline |
Web Site
www.ucis.pitt.edu/pgsis Location
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Dates
June 22 - July 26, 2008
Application Deadline
Postmark: Monday, January 7, 2008
Received By: Friday, January 11, 2008
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The phenomenon of global interdependence has created an international demand for individuals who are linguistically talented, articulate in the social and political sciences, and sensitive to cultural diversity. The Pennsylvania Governor's School for International Studies (PGSIS) provides students with the opportunity to explore current world economic, political, environmental, and social conditions and issues that have particular relevance to both the Commonwealth and the nation. The program helps students stretch their experiences in another language and sharpen their research, communication, and leadership skills.
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Academically talented high school students who are current juniors at the time of the application deadline may apply to the Governor's School for International Studies. Applicants are asked to demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, accomplishment in learning a second language and interest in global issues.
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides tuition, room, board, instructional materials and program activities for all participants. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the program, pocket money, a residential life deposit that is refunded if all conditions are met, and for damages not covered by the deposit. Students must remain in residence for the full 35-day program, including weekends. They are expected to arrive promptly for all classes and activities. There is some unscheduled time nearly every day for personal use, but the Governor's School cannot provide special facilities or alter schedules for formal athletic training, intensive music study or other commitments unrelated to the program.
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The applications are read by administrators and faculty from the Pennsylvania Governor's School for International Studies, faculty from the University of Pittsburgh, including the administrators and faculty of the University Center for International Studies, and state education officials. Applications are broken down into Intermediate Unit region groups (geographic). Applications are only compared to others in the same group and not to the entire pool. If a region does not have applications that meet basic or competitive criteria, no one from that region will be taken (however, that is a rare occurrence). A strong performance in the essays is critical to selection; a strong transcript and/or high test scores will not offset sloppy, indifferent writing.
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Essays in General
Basic Criteria: Are competently written; are fully developed; avoid clichés; demonstrate an interest in and understanding of global issues.
Competitive Criteria: Demonstrate excellent, mature writing skills; the presence of a voice and personal writing style; critical thinking; ownership of the ideas presented; self-awareness; tolerance; genuine interest in and sensitivity to global issues.
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| Weekdays | 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | 9:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Core courses and language study. | 12:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Concentration area courses, team meetings, guest lectures or core courses | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Team meetings, guest lectures or co-curricular events. | 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Study time or committee meetings | 10:00 p.m. | Residence Curfew | | Saturdays | | Similar to weekday schedule, with cultural events and planned recreation in the evening. | | Sundays | | Mornings and early afternoons, unscheduled time. Late afternoon and the evening: team meetings and co-curricular events. |  |
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Curriculum, Faculty, & Facilities |
The curriculum for the Pennsylvania Governor's School for International Studies is constantly evolving to keep up with world events. For the latest information, go to the program's discrete website, http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/pgsis, and click on "Student Information." That page also has information about the faculty and the facilities at the University of Pittsburgh.
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