Work abroad after graduating from Ursinus
Curious about volunteering or working abroad after graduating? The Peace Corps provides a service opportunity for U.S. citizens to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.
This certificate program ensures that students build the skills needed to have a positive impact as a Peace Corps Volunteer or working for another development organization. Students in the program benefit from sector-specific work in and out of the classroom, inter-cultural competency courses, leadership and professional development training, as well as foreign language study. By developing these core competencies, Peace Corps Prep students are highly competitive applicants for the Peace Corps and other domestic and international service organizations.
Former Peace Corps Volunteers report that their service made them more confident and resilient, improved their communication skills, increased their problem-solving ability, and developed the kind of leadership and critical thinking skills that enable them to successfully adapt to life and work in different social environments.
Certificate Requirements
12 credits of intercultural courses
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- One course that focuses on global diversity;
- One course that focuses on diversity within the US;
- One cross-cultural course.
12 credit hours of sector-specific courses in one of the following sectors:
50+ hours of internship, service learning or volunteer experience. These hours must provide relevant practical experience related to the chosen sector track.
8 credits of foreign language study. Students interested in serving in Spanish- or French-speaking countries should complete foreign language study through the 200-level or above. Advanced language study is recommended but not required for other destinations.
Leadership experience & professional development. This includes resume support and interview training.
Nickie Sene (’06), Peace Corps Country Director, Cameroon
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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- Peace Corps Prep Coordinator, Rebecca Evans (revans@ursinus.edu)
