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La Cañada Flintridge Sister Cities Association
2018 International Student Ambassadors Program INFORMATION SHEET SEEKING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADORS WANTED: Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who attend high school or live in La Cañada Flintridge, to participate in our international student exchange with students from Villanueva de La Cañada, Spain. The La Cañada Flintridge Sister Cities Association Selection Committee will make the final decision on who will represent La Cañada Flintridge. ABOUT THE CITY: . VILLANUEVA DE LA CAÑADA is home to the European Space Agency’s Astronomy and
Planetary Science Centre, one of the country’s biggest leisure parks, Aquopolis water park and two Universities. It has a population of 20,000 that swells to 30,000 with its university students. It is a young city, known for its parks and grassy areas along with its architecturally strong, cultural, and sporting structures. The income per capita is one of the highest in Madrid. SISTER CITY: The objective of the program is to create goodwill and further international understanding at the community level on a continuing, long-term basis. The purpose is to help learn about the people of other countries, their customs, their similarities as well as differences, and allow for a better understanding among people. THE PROGRAM: Spanish students will arrive from Villanueva de La Cañada for a two week stay with local students and their families who are participating in the international student exchange. The Spanish students are expected to arrive July 2nd or 3rd, 2018. Local students chosen to participate in the exchange program will travel to Spain with the Spanish exchange students for a two week stay in their homes, departing July 17th or 18th. U.S. students return to La Cañada Flintridge around August 1st or 2nd. COST: Travel costs are estimated to be approximately $2,000 which includes: round-trip plane ticket, luggage fee, travel insurance, and taxi or train service to and from the Madrid airport. Once in Villanueva de La Cañada, students will be hosted by their Spanish “family;” however, students will be responsible for their own spending money. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Students must be U.S. Citizens, have a current passport (expiration beyond 6 months from date of travel), and be in good physical health (doctor’s letter of verification submitted with the application). Students must join the La Cañada Flintridge Sister Cities Association as a student member. Membership application is available at lcfsistercities.org. Include a $25 check made out to: LCF Sister Cities Association. TIME COMMITMENT: Prior to departure, students and parents will be expected to attend an orientation session. During the 2018-2019 school year students must commit to a minimum 1-year period, serving an active role as an official representative of the City of La Cañada Flintridge. This may include local speaking engagements, attending events, publicity photos, and actively participating in the LCF Sister Cities Youth Group.
We understand the requirements outlined on the Information Sheet and will comply. ________________________________________________________________________________ Print name - Student Student’s Signature Date ________________________________________________________________________________ Print name – Parent Parent’s Signature Date
Applications must be submitted by January 8, 2018 to the City Clerk
La Cañada Flintridge City Hall, 1327 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada, CA 91011 OR
Received by mail no later than January 8, 2018 to the La Cañada Flintridge Sister Cities Association, Inc.
466 Foothill Blvd., #378, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Are you also interested in being considered for the Youth Leadership Summit to be held in Aurora, CO on August 2 – 5, 2018? Yes________________ No__________________ Would you like to be considered for a need based scholarship to provide assistance with the transportation cost? Yes__________________ No__________________ If you answer “Yes” above, please explain circumstances: ________________________________________________________________________________
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Application to Represent LCF in the Student Ambassador Program
Name: ____________________________________Age: _____ Grade: _____________
Address: ________________________________________ City: _______ Zip: _______
Cell Phone: _______________________Parent’s Cell Phone______________________
Student’s Email: _________________________________________________________
Parent’s Email: __________________________________________________________
School: ________________________________________________________________
This application must include the following:
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, administrator or community leader (e.g. scoutmaster, coach, religious leader); and
• LCF SCA Membership Application and fee (A $25 check may be made payable to LCF Sister Cities Association)
• Note from your doctor stating that you are in good physical health Applications must be complete and received, or submitted to the La Cañada
Flintridge City Clerk no later than 5 pm, Monday, January 8th.
Please answer the following questions in paragraph form. All answers should be in complete sentences. If you need additional space, please attach a separate piece of paper.
1. Please write a paragraph on why you want to participate in the Sister Cities International Student Ambassador Program. _____________________________________________________________
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2. List your three most important activities: describe your participation, leadership, and the value derived from participating. _____________________________________________________________
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3. How will your personal qualities contribute to the role of representing the city of La Canada Flintridge? ______________________________________________________________
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4. Tell us about one of your hobbies and what it means to you.
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_____________________________________________________________________ 5. What activities would you recommend doing with the foreign student living with
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6. US Citizen? Yes: __________ No: __________
7. Can your family host a Spanish student?* Yes__________ No ___________ Parents will be interviewed when they agree to host a student. *It is not a requirement that your family host a Spanish student in order for you to travel to Spain, although it is a richer experience when a student is both a host and travels abroad.
8. Who will live in your home during the student exchange and what will the living arrangements be for the foreign student? (For example, share room with other children or separate room). _____________________________________________________________________
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9. How would you describe La Cañada Flintridge? Why is it special to you?
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_____________________________________________________________ The selection committee will review all applications. Applicants who are chosen from the written screenings will have individual interviews to determine the final selection. Interviews will be conducted in January, 2018. Written notification of interview date and time will be provided. Applicants will be notified in writing within 10 days following the interviews. Good Luck!
Questions? You may contact: Gabriel Mendham at [email protected]
