Application for Residence

Application for Residence

Max Kade German House

2010-11 School Year

Section I: General Information

Name: ____________________________________________

Gender: M F

Address (local): _____________________________________

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Telephone (local): ___________________________________

E-Mail: ____________________________________________

Permanent Address and Telephone:

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Section II: Academic Information

School Year: ________________________________________

Major (intended / declared):

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Please list all college-level German courses you have taken:

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Please list all other experiences with German (spoken at home, foreign exchange, German Academy, etc.):

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Please provide a UVA faculty member or TA as a reference:

Name: ____________________________________________

Section III: Personal Information

Hobbies:

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Do you like German music and/or films? Which ones?

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What activities would you like to see the German House sponsor?

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What makes you special?

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Section IV: Statement of Motivation

Please provide a brief statement in German describing why you wish to live in the German House. Please do not feel that Grammar errors will exclude you from our selection process; we need motivated students of all levels. (Also, please go beyond a simple statement that you wish to improve your German abilities. Why do you wish to improve in German? Why pursue this improvement in the German Haus? (Be creative!!)

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Section V: Interview

Applicants will be expected to attend a brief interview with the German House Advisor, the German House Director and the Faculty Sponsor.

There will also be an opportunity to meet current residents at an informal Haus dinner/Open House.

Section VI: Acknowledgement of German House Obligations

The intent of the Max Kade German House at the University of Virginia is to increase awareness of and appreciation for German language and culture while providing an opportunity for residents to improve their knowledge of German through participation as an active member of the House. As such, residents are expected to respect their obligations to the House.

These include:

1) Participation in House dinners.

2) Shopping, cleaning or cooking at least once a week.

3) Speaking German in all common areas of the House.

4) Mandatory German House Conversation Class with the resident TA.

5) Active and willing contributions to the House discussions and events.

Your signature below indicates your understanding and acceptance of these responsibilities.

Signature: ____________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________