Student Application - Agents of Change
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:

*Application is open to Dornsife majors only. If you are planning to transfer to Dornsife, please indicate your expected transfer date in the application below.*

*The initiative is a two year commitment, so applicants must have at least two undergraduate years remaining.*

*Applicants must commit to enrolling in required Agents of Change curricular courses.*

*Applicants must be eligible for work-study funds.*

*DEADLINE: Applications for the Fall 2023 semester are due by June 1, 2023.*

For more information, see: https://uscagentsofchange.org/
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Full Name  *
Email Address (please verify that you have listed your email address correctly.) *
Phone Number  *
Your Major *
Your Minor  *
Are you enrolled in Dornsife College? (You must be a Dornsife major to apply. If you are planning to transfer to Dornsife, please list your expected transfer date.) *
What year are you in school? (You must have at least two years left in your undergraduate course work to apply.) *
Do you have at least two years left in your undergraduate coursework? *
Are you eligible for work-study funds? (You must be eligible to receive work-study funds to apply).  *
Where are you from (born and raised)? *
What organizations have you been involved with (past and present)? *
What language(s) do you speak? *
Link to Your Resume (Please use a Google Drive link, or similar program to share a LINK to your resume. Make sure the "sharing" settings enable us to view the document. PDF files are preferred.) *
Two references (Name, email address, and phone number of someone who can tell us more about you). One reference must be from a USC faculty or staff member. *
Writing Sample: Write about a current social or political issue that touches your life personally. Why and how does this issue touch your life?  (3-6 paragraphs) *
Describe a time you worked hard to achieve something. How did you stay focused and motivated? Mention any challenge(s) you faced and how you overcame challenge(s). What was the outcome? (2-4 paragraphs) *
What does “working hard” mean to you?
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Is it important to work hard? Why or why not?
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Select the response that best describes how you feel about the following statement: "It’s important to give my best effort at work."
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INFORMAL VIDEO: Please create a short, informal video, telling us a story about something that is important to you. The video can be a maximum of 3 minutes in length. Phone videos are acceptable (don't worry about video quality!). The video should be informal and conversational. Try to convey the story as clearly as you can. INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR VIDEO IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW:
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Describe a time you faced a conflict with someone. How did you use your communication skills to resolve the issue?
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How have you used your communication skills to work with someone who disagrees with you about a social or political issue?
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Describe a time you worked collaboratively with one or more other people on a project, goal, or team. What did you do to help your team succeed? What was the outcome?  (2-3 paragraphs) *
What is the worst part of working on a team? How can you overcome this obstacle?
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What makes teamwork effective?
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Why are you interested in applying for Agents of Change?
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Describe your past experience(s) with political activism, civil rights, and any other involvement with public service.   (2-4 paragraphs) *
Tell us about the communities you’ve helped serve. How did you take their needs into account when advocating for them?
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What does social justice mean to you? Why is it important?
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How can you help bridge the social divides that exist today to effectuate justice? Is it necessary to bridge the divide(s)? Why or why not?
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How will your life experience, background, or other aspects of your identity contribute to the mission of Agents of Change? How does your unique background and experience shape your understanding of social justice issues?  (2-4 paragraphs) *
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