PC Prep Application

Please enter 'N/A' if you are uncertain of the answer to any required question. If you have any questions about the application, please contact peacecorpsprep@neiu.edu for assistance.

Name

Date

Phone

Major(s)

Minor(s)

Expected Graduation (month and year):

Cumulative GPA:

Training and experience in a specific work sector

Please check the box of the sector in which you would like to serve:

Education

Health

Agriculture

Youth in Development

Community Economic Development

Environment

Note: Actual Peace Corps assignments are based on local needs, and thus may or may not align seamlessly with your qualifications. Flexibility is key to the Peace Corps experience!

Coursework. List the number and name of 3 courses in the above checked sector that you plan to take, and the semester in which you plan to take them (it is fine if you’ve already taken them).

Note: The courses you include on this application may change, but it’s good to have a plan.

Hands-on experience in that same sector (must total at least 50 hours). Describe what you plan to do:

World language skills

Requirements depend upon your desired Peace Corps volunteer placement site. (1) Latin America/ Spanish-speaking countries require that you take two, 200-level courses. (2) West Africa/ French-speaking countries require that you take one, 200-level course in any Romance Language. (3) Everywhere else, there is no explicit language requirements, however language skills are a plus. NEIU’s department of World Languages offers courses in 15 different languages and the Office of International programs offers the opportunity to study abroad in over 20 different counties, including some in which the Peace Corp sends volunteers.

If you intend to learn a second language, please list which one:

List the two highest-level world language courses you plan to take:

Or describe your alternative learning process (e.g., native speaker, semester abroad, etc.):

Intercultural competence

List the core course and two approved electives you plan to take or immersion experience:

Professional and leadership development

Professional resume feedback: When do you plan to meet with Career Services for a one-on-one resume review?

Professional interview prep: When do you plan to attend a Career Services for an interview workshop?

Describe a leadership experience that you intend to pursue:

For example, leading a work or volunteer project, serving on the executive board of a student organization, or organizing a big campus event.