Thanks for your interest in joining Builders Beyond Borders as we travel to Nicaragua in 2012.
Interested? Click here to fill out the 2011-12 Student Application online.
*** Please take note, that currently all February teams are full and you will be placed on a wait list. ***
I’m a student and would like to particpate
To join Builders Beyond Borders’ 2011 – 2012 program you must complete our online application. Please review the information below before proceeding. Note: A $100 late fee will be added to all applications received after the July 15 deadline.
In order to complete the application, you must provide information concerning your medical, travel, and contact information, as well as make a $600 deposit. Please be sure you have a parent, credit card, and passport (if you have a valid one) with you before beginning the application.
- Essay: you will be asked to write a brief (100 word) essay
- Dates: please review your calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts with academic or any other commitment. Our tentative trip dates are as follows: February 18 – 26*, March 10 – 18, April 14 – 21.
* The February trips are full: if you want travel in February, you will be placed on a wait list.
- Commitments: students are required to attend all meetings, volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours on local B3 projects, and raise their share of program costs ($2,750, which includes the initial deposit). Failure to meet any of these requirements will jeopardize your ability to participate in the program.
- Confirmation: once you submit your application, you will be directed to a waiver (click here to see it now) which you must print, complete, and return to the B3 office. In addition, a receipt and a copy of your application will be emailed to you.
- New Students: if this is your first year with B3, you must contact the office to schedule a mandatory informational meeting where parents and students will learn important details about the program.
- Advisors: in order for your application to be processed, you must download the waiver form, click here provide all necessary information on Page 1 and return to the B3 office.
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