Application Form 
 due October 30 or earlier

     Please be aware of the two essay questions below before filling out this form.

Last Name, First Name, Number of College Credits Completed not counting fall term 2004
(like this: Mitchell, Jake, 64) --        

E-mail address   

Date of Birth  mm/dd/yy  

Social Security Number

Campus Phone     Best time to call     Your age   

What are your major(s) and minor(s)? 

What is your cumulative gpa, approximately?     Intended date of graduation (month, year)

Have you been abroad before?  Where and how long?

Where or how did you hear about this program?

You are aware of the application deadline of December 12
and $200 deposit deadline of December 19?        

How strongly do you want to do this (from 1-10, ten being strongest desire)?

Why do you want to participate in this seminar?  (about 50-100 words, please): 

Describe your personal qualifications for this program and
what you would be able to contribute to the group (about 50-100 words, please):

 What hesitations might you have about going?   

Other students you would like to recommend for this Rome program

We may be able to accommodate two groups summer 2004.  Please indicate your first (1) and second (2) choice by writing the numbers 1 and 2 in the boxes below.  Your application may have a better chance of success if you are able to travel on either date.

May 12 to June 2     
July 12 to August 2

This form is due as soon as possible so that we can get good arrangements on the airline and in hotels.
If there are many applicants, you may be asked to provide a couple letters of recommendation
Applicants will be told whether they are part of the program soon after applying.

Applications due ASAP.
__ Applications due October 15
__ Deposit of $200 as soon as you are accepted to the program, about October 30.
__ Deposits are completely refundable until January 15, 2005.

Make sure your application is complete before clicking submit.    
Thank you.  Be ready for the experience of a lifetime!

Fr. Mark's e-mail  

How to make the best of your trip -- By agreeing to the following:

The Rome-Florence-Munich Experience

I understand that a productive, satisfying and fun experience in Italy and Germany will include the following elements:

1.  Good Health -- Eating well, getting enough sleep, drinking lots of water, exercise when possible, watching alcohol intake, encouraging others to be healthy.

2.  Upbeat Attitude --  Noticing my need for down time and rest, adding to the positive atmosphere of the group, having a philosophical shrug-of-the-shoulders attitude about plane delays, unforeseen change of plans, lost passports or money, waiting in lines.  Supporting others who need a kind word, gently changing the subject to brighter topics if conversation needs it.  Patience and care with someone having a rough time.

3.  Safety �-  Rome, Florence and Munich are large cities.  Going out with at least one other group person especially in the evenings.  Awareness of whom you can call in an emergency.  Keeping wallet and passport and flight tickets well hidden and out of reach (there are sometimes pickpockets). 

4.  Awareness of Others � Awareness of others� need for sleep or quiet in the hotel, the value of whispering and low music if the hotel isn�t  well soundproofed.  Gently challenging other group members who need a reminder or who are not aware of noise.

5.  Positive Participation in Group Activities  -- Punctuality so the group can depart for events on time or even ahead of schedule, readiness to enjoy the seminar activities and participate actively, desire to absorb the culture, art and architecture.    

6.  I am aware of how important it is for me to do my part -- in terms good health, upbeat attitude, safety, awareness of others and positive participation in group activities so that the entire group has a good experience.