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OverviewOverview College’s oldest service trip
College’s longest service trip Sustainable education efforts
Five to six weeks in Sarajevo, Bosnia Dates yet to be determined
Approximately, mid-June to end of July Includes excursions to elsewhere in Bosnia and Europe Full immersion in Bosnian culture
English language and film camp for children between the ages of eight and fourteen Focus on non-violent communication
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HistoryHistory§ Started at William & Mary by scholar-in-
residence, Mihailo Crnobrnja
§ Brought seven visiting Bosnian students, including our friend, Larisa Kasumagic, to W&M
§ Project focused on helping children with emotional trauma resulting from the 1992-5 war
§ Later, Larisa founded NGO Creativus and partnership with University of Sarajevo students
§ A group of William & Mary students has gone nearly every summer since 1998
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Project GoalsProject Goals Daily lessons in English
language at Isak Samokovlija school
Media component New two summers ago Self-empowerment,
creativity, and teamwork among students
Practical application of English language skills
Pre-school lessons at Creativus
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Co-teacher ExperienceCo-teacher Experience Co-teacher relationship
Collaboration between Bosnian and American teaching styles
Reciprocal relationship Learning about one
another’s cultures Gives University of
Sarajevo English majors practical teaching experience as well as the opportunity to practice English with native speakers
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Home Stay ExperienceHome Stay Experience Host stay
Major aspect of the Bosnia Project experience Allows students to meet Bosnians of all different ages
and learn more about individuals’ experiences during and after the war
Gives students the opportunity to become temporary members of the community as opposed to outside visitors
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Living in BosniaLiving in Bosnia Overview of daily routine
Teaching in mornings and preschool in afternoons
Sightseeing tours or time with teammates and Bosnian friends
Acquainting yourself with Sarajevo’s historical sites, incredible people, and food!
Sarajevo as both urbane and naturally beautiful
Sarajevo community Community of host families,
teachers, Creativus employees Bosnian culture defies many
stereotypes and misconceptions Tradition of hospitality
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Additional TravelAdditional Travel Weekend excursions
Mostar Banja Luka
Serb culture Kravice waterfalls Pocitelj castle and
artists’ colony Srebrenica Memorial Ayvatovica
Largest Muslim pilgrimage in Europe
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Additional Travel, Additional Travel, cont’d.cont’d.
Post-teaching travel in Dubrovnik, Croatia and Prague, Czech Republic Opportunity for bonding
and reflection after teaching experience
Location and duration based on the team’s preferences
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Class ComponentClass Component Two-credit course with Professor Paula
Pickering of the Government department
Lessons concerning Bosnian history, culture, and government Including films, articles, class discussion
Critical reflection required
How the class component differentiates the Bosnia Project from a number of other service trips Self-conscious service (?) Cultural awareness
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Fundraising and Fundraising and PreparationPreparation
The other portion of the class component: preparation and fundraising run entirely by Bosnia Project participants and alumni Valuable teamwork experience Student-led Fundraising examples from spring
semester: highly successful bake sales, profit-shares, and letter-writing
Prestigious grants from the Reves Center and Office of Community Engagement and Scholarship allay much of the cost of teaching supplies, host family stay, and airfare
Continued alumni involvement and the Bosnia Project community
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What We Look ForWhat We Look For Any and all majors should apply!
An interest in international relations, history, or government is a bonus, but is NOT required
Passion for teaching, working with children, and exploring foreign cultures
We need one team member who is well-versed in film
Most importantly: willingness to work as a team commitment to fundraising and helping the project come to fruition open-mindedness and enthusiasm towards the project’s goals
Check out our website, wmbosniaproject.wordpress.com, if you’d like more information
Questions?
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How to ApplyHow to Apply
Email wmbosniaproject@gmail.com for an application
Applications due Friday, October 13
Notified about interviews by Wednesday, October 23
Interviews held Saturday, October 26-Sunday October 27