Global Partnership Trip Application

We are so glad that you have decided to apply for a Global Partnerships Trip! A trip leader will contact you with information about interviews. We hope this is just the beginning to your journey with Global Partnerships. While our partners are Christian-based, there is no requirement that our travelers be practicing Christians. We do hope that you would be open to conversations about faith in a variety of contexts, and be open to participating in faith-based activities while on the trip. Before filling out the application, please consider the following qualifications for participation: 1) Good academic and financial standing with the University 2) No open conduct cases with Residence Life or the Dean 3) Minimum GPA of 2.5 4) Interview with student trip leaders or GP Coordinator to discuss application 5) Willingness to participate in group activities/travel for extended periods of time 6) Willingness to be present, limiting things like being on the phone and “me time” while on the trips 7) Adaptability and willingness to try new things 8) Willingness to adhere to the no-alcohol/drugs policy while on the trip or during participation in GP events/fundraising. 9) Willingness to adhere to our partner’s COVID-19 protocols, including wearing a mask properly and maintaining appropriate social distance with those we serve with. Thanks, and I look forward to journeying with you! Ben Swihart Service and Outreach Coordinator Office: Johnson Center 127 Cell: 785.332.4566 Email: btswihart@northpark.edu Web: https://npu.me/global

Trip Preference

Contact Information

Name(Required)

Personal Information

Gender(Required)
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Racial or Ethnic Background

Students traveling outside the US: Please apply for a passport.

If you do not currently have a passport, we recommend that you apply for one as soon as possible. If you are unable to apply for a passport, please consider our domestic trips!
Are you a U.S. citizen?(Required)
Do you have a US Passport?(Required)

Global Partnership Information

Have you gone on a Global Partnership trip before?(Required)
Have you participated in any other service/mission trips or long-term travel such as study abroad?

Short Answer Essays

Select how you intend to pay for your trip
Are you involved regularly in a church or faith community?
Would you be willing to live in the home of a family that does not speak English for several days? (With other students)
Would you be willing to eat food that is foreign to you?
Are you willing to to share the story of your spiritual journey with others?
Would you be willing to limit your personal freedoms including time, space, attire and speech so as to fit in appropriately with the local culture?
What is your preferred form of communication if your team leader needs to contact you?

Trip Stipulations

Answering the following 6 areas affirmatively indicates my agreement and understanding of the responsibilities I am undertaking as a trip participant. I also personally assume any risks involved in activities outside of the trip program. Submitting this Trip Agreement form online indicates that I have carefully read and agree to the below conditions.
1. Meetings – Attend all pre-trip, on-trip, and post-trip meetings and activities, including the mandatory trip orientations.(Required)
2. Liability – Behave in ways that are responsible, mature and representative of the best of North Park University. This means compliance with all applicable state, federal, and international laws as well as the North Park University Student Handbook. This includes the no-alcohol policy during college sponsored events.(Required)
Have you ever been charged with academic dishonesty or received any disciplinary sanctions from the Office of Student Engagement that you believe might be relevant to your participation in a GP program?(Required)
I understand that I must complete a health waiver form and a liability waiver in addition to this application. (Waivers will be given to you after you have been accepted to a GP team.)(Required)
3. Participation – Participate in activities that help build community, support learning and allow for personal growth.(Required)
4. Reorientation – As an individual or with your group, educate others about your experience to recruit for the next year. Projects could include a video, a picture display, assisting with recruitment, etc.(Required)
5. Payment – Please turn in 10% of your trip costs within one week of acceptance to secure your spot. Full funding is required for departure.(Required)
I understand that all team members must raise the entire amount of money for the trip before embarking.(Required)
6. Cancellation – If for some reason you cannot attend the trip, you are still responsible to pay for any costs that have already incurred.(Required)
Name(Required)
I have read all above statements and submit this application with my electronic signature.(Required)
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