GALS North Carolina Application for Summer 2021

GALS North Carolina Application for Summer 2021

Due March 1, 2021 at 5 PM
Please fill out this form to apply to GALS NC, which will take place on July 18-31. You will be selected to participate in GALS based on your motivation, interest for science, and team spirit as expressed in your written application. No previous backpacking experience is necessary nor are grades a determining factor. Preference is given to those who have not had similar previous opportunities.

For more information, please visit our website at https://sciencegals.org. Please note that this form is due no later than March 1 at 5 PM for you to be considered for this program.
Contact Information
Name *

First Name Last Name
Preferred Name
Name Pronunciation
Birth date *

Month Day Year
Date
Preferred pronoun *
Current year in high school *
Name of high school *
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Mailing Address *

Street Address Line 1

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Personal Email Address *

Confirmation Email Confirm your email address.
Parent/Guardian 1 *

First Name Last Name
What is Parent/Guardian 1's relationship to you? *
Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address *

Confirmation Email
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Parent/Guardian 2

First Name Last Name
What is Parent/Guardian 2's relationship to you?
Parent/Guardian 2 Email Address

Confirmation Email
Parent/Guardian 2 Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Did you apply to GALS last year? *

Yes No
How did you find out about GALS? *
If your application is put on a short list of potential participants, we may request to have an interview with you. Would you prefer for this interview to be scheduled via text or email? *

Text message to phone number listed above Personal email sent to email address listed above
Recommendations

Indicating a recommender signifies that this person has ALREADY AGREED to provide a letter on your behalf. A form will be e-mailed directly to your recommender upon submission of your portion of the application. The deadline for recommendation submission is March 2 at 5 PM. You are responsible for making sure that your recommenders submit their recommendations online before the deadline. Applications without two letters of recommendation will not be considered.
Remember that neither of your recommenders can be a family member. Recommender 1 must be a teacher.
Recommender 1 Name (Teacher) *

First Name Last Name
Recommender 1 Email Address *

Confirmation Email
Recommender 1 Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Did you ask Recommender 1 if they would be willing to write a recommendation for you by March 2? *

Yes
Recommender 2 can be anyone else who knows you well but cannot be a family member.
Recommender 2 Name (Non-family member) *

First Name Last Name
Recommender 2 Email Address *

Confirmation Email
Recommender 2 Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Did you ask Recommender 2 if they would be willing to write a recommendation for you by March 2? *

Yes
Application Short Answer Questions
What are five adjectives that your friends or family would use to describe you?
Adjective 1 *
Adjective 2 *
Adjective 3 *
Adjective 4 *
Adjective 5 *
We want to get to know you! Tell us about yourself. You can include information about your background, interests, and hobbies, as well as anything else that you feel is important for us to know. (250 words) *

0/250
Why do you want to participate in GALS? What are you looking to gain and learn from the experience? (250 words) *

0/250
Describe your interest in science. (150 words) *

0/150
What will you bring to the team? What leadership or teamwork qualities do you want to work on? (150 words) *

0/150
What is your ideal career, and why? (150 words) *

0/150
What do you think a backpacking trip looks like? *

0/200
Optional Introduction Video
Create a 1-2 minute video (on your phone is okay), and upload it here. Tell us a bit about yourself and why you're excited to participate in GALS.
Prior Involvement
Have you ever participated in any of the following? Please select yes or no. If yes, please give a 1-sentence explanation of your experience.
Summer camp focused on science or nature *

Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience in one sentence.
After-school science program or club, such as robotics team, 4-H club, Girl Scouts, etc. *

Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience in one sentence.
Science fair competition outside of your regular science class *

Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience in one sentence.
Worked (or observed work) in a lab at a university or medical institution *

Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience in one sentence.
Overnight field trip through school where you learned science or about the environment through hands-on activities *

Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience in one sentence.
Camping trip in a group that is not your family *

Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience in one sentence.
Other nature/science program (explain) *

Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience in one sentence.
Please let us know which of the following activities you have done before. Note: we won’t take this into account when selecting participants, but we want to know everyone’s level of experience. Choose one of these experiences to describe in one sentence.
Walking around my neighborhood *

Yes No
Walking through parks or woods *

Yes No
Hiking for a half-day or more *

Yes No
Sleeping in a tent for one night *

Yes No
Sleeping in a tent for more than one night consecutively *

Yes No
Hiking while carrying a tent and spending the night inside the tent, outside of sight of buildings and cars *

Yes No
Please choose one of the above experiences to describe in one sentence. *
Demographic Questions
What is your race or ethnnicity? (select all that apply) *

Asian/Asian American Latinx First Nations/Indigenous Black/African American White Prefer not to answer
Do you identify as female or gender non-conforming *

Yes No
Which of these categories best describes your total combined family income for your household for the past 12 months? (This is the amount that everyone who lives in your house earns.) *

Less than $25,000 $25,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 More than $150,000 Prefer not to answer
What is the highest level education obtained by your parent/guardian 1? *

Middle school/junior high or less High school/GED 2 year college - Associate's degree 4 year college - Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor/professional degree Other/unknown
What is the highest level education obtained by your parent/guardian 2?

Middle school/junior high or less High school/GED 2 year college - Associate's degree 4 year college - Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor/professional degree Other/unknown
If available, what is your GPA?
Please agree to the following statements.
I understand that GALS is a backpacking expedition that involves carrying a 40-pound backpack for 3-6 miles per day. *

Yes, I understand
I understand that the success of the GALS team involves working together as a community to accomplish tasks. *

Yes, I understand
I understand that GALS is an opportunity to learn science and leadership skills while backpacking. While there will be some downtime to hang out and relax, most of the trip will be filled with activities. *

Yes, I understand
I understand that this GALS program takes place in North Carolina. I can provide my own transportation to/from Catawba College; if not, I have spoken to GALS regarding my circumstances and have arranged transport. *

Yes, I understand
In the event that the GALS Summer 2021 program needs to happen as a virtual/at home program due to COVID would you still be interested in participating? *
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GALS North Carolina Application for Summer 2021

Contact Information

Recommendations

Application Short Answer Questions

Optional Introduction Video

Prior Involvement

Demographic Questions

Please agree to the following statements.