2022-2023 Georgia STARTALK Pilot Program “Career Pathways in Chinese” Application
The application deadline is 01/15/2022.

WE WILL COVER ALL EXPENSES FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS, INCLUDING TUITION, LEARNING MATERIALS, LODGING, MEALS AND ROUND TRIP AIR TICKETS.

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Email *
Legal name (first and last) *
Date of birth *
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Age on July 10, 2022 *
Gender *
Home street address *
City *
State *
Zip code *
Phone number (that we can reach you at) *
Email address (that you check often) *
Legal residency status *
Race and/or ethnic background (We aim to build a group enriched with diverse life experiences and cultural perspectives. All are encouraged to apply.) *
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Full name of your current school *
City, state, and zip code of your current school *
Current grade level (e.g., 9th, college sophomore) *
Current GPA (e.g., 3.5 out of 4) *
Have you taken Chinese for at least one year, or do you have equivalent knowledge? *
If you have taken any Chinese proficiency test? (e.g., HSK, AP Chinese) *
Name of the test(s)
Your test score(s)
Year of test(s) taken
If you have neither taken Chinese for at least four semesters nor taken any Chinese proficiency test, but you think you might have equivalent knowledge, please self-evaluate your proficiency in Mandarin Chinese using one of the following tools (only one) and       describe the results here. ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (https://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/guidelines/ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012.pdf) Interagency Language Roundtable: https://www.govtilr.org  (Speaking: https://www.govtilr.org/Publications/speakingsa.html; Reading: https://www.govtilr.org/Publications/readingsa.html; Listening: https://www.govtilr.org/Publications/listenngsa.html)     You may also use other criteria, such as HSK 3 (or HSK 4) or TOCFL B band if you are     familiar with them. HSK: http://www.chinesetest.cn/goquestion.do;     TOCFL: ttps://tocfl.edu.tw/index.php/sign_up/faq).
Have you attended any STARTALK program in the past? *
If yes, please provide the following information: language studied, location and name of the       STARTALK program, year of participation (for example, Chinese, Agnes Scott College, 2018):
What do you hope to gain from participating in this program? (Please explain in detail) *
If you participate in this program, which topics would you like to learn about in the Chinese curriculum? It could be any topic that you think would benefit your future career using your Chinese skills (e.g., business, environmental studies, geography, history, culture). Please elaborate. *
How do you hope to use Chinese in your future work or career (e.g., public health, environment work, federal government)? Please elaborate. It is okay that you’re interested in the possibilities but not sure which path to take.   *
Are you currently enrolled in high school, university, or home school in the US? *
The 2021-2023 Georgia STARTALK Pilot Program: Career Pathway in Chinese will progress in three phases: (1) The online pre-camp (February–May, 2022) will consist of 30 hours of synchronous instruction via Zoom, 5 hours of synchronous activity on Canvas and Flipgrid and 4.5 hours of synchronous interactions with invited Chinese-speaking professionals. (2) The residential summer camp (July 10-30, 2022) at Agnes Scott College in Georgia will consist of a 3-week immersion experience with language, music and sports classes on weekdays, cultural activities and extensive reading in the evenings, and field trips on weekends; (3) The online post-camp (September, 2022–May, 2023) will include 30 hours of synchronous instruction via Zoom, 5 hours of synchronous activity on Canvas a Flipgrid, 4.5 hours of synchronous interactions with invited Chinese-speaking professionals and a 1.5-day online conference, concluded with an alumni association through which graduates will continue to help one another with employment and career support. Will you be able to commit to the full duration of this program from February 2022 to May 2023? *
In spring 2022, there will be 30 hours of synchronous activities via Zoom, please provide your time zone (e.g., Eastern Time) and ALL available two-hour periods for synchronous activities (e.g., Monday to Fridays, 7 PM - 11 PM ET & Saturdays and Sundays, 6 AM – 11 PM ET). This will help us plan for the synchronous activities ahead of time. *
In summer 2022, students will arrive at Agnes Scott College on July 10, 2022, and depart on July 30, 2021. Will you be able to purchase your air ticket ahead of time? Your air ticket will be reimbursed upon your arrival. *
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