Global Education Opportunity for Students and Faculty

Global Education Opportunity  

Geneva, Switzerland  

at the United Nations in the heart of Europe  

 Unique, individualized, education opportunity on the global stage.  

• Three months experience immersed in international affairs and grassroots issues.
• Geneva United Nations international experience working with issues such as  human rights, women’s health, violence against women and girls, peace building, value of unpaid work and economics of women, education of girls, global environmental climate change, well being and importance of the family in the community and the world, and more…
• Opportunity for participation in humanitarian projects from Nepal to Nigeria.
• Access to international forums and conferences on issues of global interest through WOW ECOSOC status at the UN
• Links to International connections developed by the Worldwide Organization for Women and its Global Education Opportunity Program         
• Academic credit and/or grants for this experience may be available    
• Programs will be held during the following time periods:   

 May  – July 2010     Sept – Nov  2010    Jan – March  2011  

Eligibility Requirements:  

● Students and faculty members of all educational backgrounds are desirable candidates  

● Students are selected through a competitive application process  

How to Apply:  

• Applicants are asked to send in a resume and a personal statement that demonstrates their interest and fit in the program. References should be included.  E-mail us at wow@wowinfo.org for application
• Applications are being accepted and interviews conducted for the 2010 summer session.

COSTS:  The Global Education opportunity fees are $9800 US.  Includes housing in Geneva;  transportation, registration and housing for at least one international conference;  personalized education plan designed to meet student’s interests;  WOW Membership and credentials allowing access to the United Nations during your GEO Program.  Additional internship programs may be available.  

 The first $2000 is non refundable and due upon acceptance to the program. Housing in Geneva is limited so contracts must be secured as soon as possible.  The remaining $7800 is due 2 weeks prior to arrival in Geneva as transfer of funds to the Geneva accounts will have to clear.  

Send funds to WOW Treasurer:  

Worldwide Organization for Women GEO  

 c/o Abbie Vianes  

2278 Atkin Ave , SLC, UT 84109  

–E mail at wow@wowinfo.org   Attention GEO   

–Click on Advocacy tab  to read about students who have attended previously.  Applications are being taken NOW for May to July experience.  E mail us at wow@wowinfo.org for further details.  

  

 

   

This experience could be yours!