Immersion Summer 2023 | Student Application

Immersion Summer 2023 | Student Application

Applications are due March 26, 2023 at midnight.
Immersion Summer offers 3 unique opportunities to choose from:
4-Week Intercultural Learning Programs
- 3-4 weeks total in duration - in June and/or July 2023
- Require nearly full-time immersion and commitment during the experience (40 hours per week), similar to a short-term study abroad program
- May be either off-campus (with travel required), or a mix of on- and off-campus
- Collaborative in nature, and led by a Knox faculty member
- Major costs of participation (travel, housing on-campus, food) are all paid for by a grant from the College
6-Week Collaborative Research Groups
- 6 weeks total in duration - in June 12-July 21, 2023
- Students engage with with the project, with the group and independently, for a total of 25 hrs/wk
- Mainly on-campus
- Collaborative in nature, and led by a Knox faculty member
- $1,000 stipend, $300 cafeteria funds, and on-campus housing covered by a grant from the College
Courses for Knox Credit
- Summer Term is a single, 3.5-week session from Wednesday, June 7 to Saturday, July 1, 2023.
- For degree-seeking Knox College students, the cost is $1600 per 1.0 credit; $800 per 0.5 credit. Knox first- and second-year students who are behind on credits: $800 per credit.
- Register for Summer Term courses online (NOT via this form!)
Use this Form to Apply for a 4- or 6-Week Program!
4-Week Intercultural Learning Programs - View Descriptions of the Programs Onlin e (click here)
- Underrepresented in Healthcare: Intercultural exploration of American Healthcare (led by Judy Thorn & Lisa Harris)
- Preserving the Past, Facing the Future: Mexican Americans in the Midwest (led by Deirdre Dougherty)
- Japanese-American History in Chicago (led by Natsumi Hayashi)
- Middle Eastern Music in the United States: History and Performance (led by Alyssa Mathias)
- Crossing Borders, Building Solidarity; Affective Labor and the Chicago Mural Movement (led by Gonzalo Pinilla)
- Performing [_________]-American Identity–Folkloric Perspectives on Hyphenated Identities (led by Brandy Wilcox)
6-Week Collaborative Research Groups - View Descriptions of the Projects Online (click here)
- Up, Down, Left, Right: Religion, Ritual and Video Games (led by Scott Harris)
- The Telescope: Investigations Into the Night Sky (led by Nathalie Haurberg and Mark Shroyer)
- Finding the Founders: Abolition, Manifest Destiny, and Settler Colonialism (led by Hilary Lehmann)
- Decolonizing News Media Literacy: Abolitionist and Activist Approaches to “Fake News" (led by Jonah Rubin)
In the application below, you will be asked to select one program/project to apply to. You can also give a "runner up" option if you have one, that you would also be excited to participate in.

Information About You
First Name*
Last Name*
Student ID*
Knox Email Address*
Example: rsmith@knox.edu
Graduation Term & Year*
Example: Spring 2023
Major(s)*
Minor(s)
Minor(s)
Have you studied abroad or "away" (ie domestically, but outside of Galesburg) during college?*
Please tell us about your study abroad or study "away" experience(s). Please share a meaningful part or moment from your experience.
Do you have any research or creative work experience outside the classroom during college? This could include working in a professor's research lab, or working 1:1 with a faculty member over the summer or a winter break.*
Please tell us about your research or creative experience(s).
Are you planning to enroll in a summer term course at Knox (these are in the month of June)?*

YesI'm not sure yetNo
What course are you enrolled in, or planning to enroll in?
HEADS UP! If your summer term course conflicts with your program/project, you will NOT be able to do both.
Apply to a Project

You may only apply to one project, but you will be asked which project is a "runner-up" in your mind, if your top choice is not available.
Is your top choice program a 4-week or 6-week project?

My top choice is a 4-week intercultural learning programMy top choice is a 6-week collaborative research project
Only 4-week intercultural learning programs still have spots available. Please find that option below. *
Choose the 4-week intercultural learning program you wish to apply to:*
Choose the 6-week collaborative research project you wish to apply to:*
What interests you about this project/program? Please discuss any relevant coursework, major/minor coursework, personal, professional, or familial background. *
What prior experience, if any, do you have with the project topic, location (if applicable), or theme?*
These projects will feature collaboration with a faculty member and a small group of students. Reflecting on group projects or team experiences you’ve had, do you feel you are most often a leader, mediator, or supporter? (Teams will need ALL of these roles so do not feel compelled to answer that you are a strong leader!) Choose the role(s) that you typically assume in a group and explain below. *
How will participating in this project help you achieve your personal and/or professional goals?*
Time Commitment
What other activities/plans do you have this summer in the same general timeframe as this project/program (June/July)?*
HEADS UP! If you are taking a summer term course and it conflicts with your program/project, you will NOT be able to do both.
Look at the project/program's time commitments (dates, days/week) here: https://www.knox.edu/offices/academic-affairs/immersion-summer-2023. Please share with us your plan to navigate participation in the project with other obligations you may have.*
Prior Coursework & Experience

Most projects require no experience with research or exposure to the topic; others may have a few requirements.
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts. This will only be used so that the faculty mentors running the projects can see what courses you have experience in.

Go to My Knox > Registrar Portal > Student Tools > Unofficial Transcript > Scroll to the Bottom for PDF > Save to Upload
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Reference from a Faculty Member

Please share the name of a faculty member or Knox staff person who can serve as a reference for you. The faculty mentor leading the project you applied to may or may not contact the reference.
Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to you*
In what context do you know this person?
Recommender Email*
asmith@knox.edu
Financial Awards for Selected Students
4-Week Intercultural Learning Programs

The major costs of participation (travel, lodging, site visits, food, materials required) will be covered by a grant from the College. Additional personal expenses must be covered by participants.

6-Week Intercultural Learning Programs

All selected students will receive a grant from the College to support their participation in these projects. In 2023, this will take the form of a stipend, some funds for the Knox cafeteria, and on-campus housing.
Application Agreement
If I am accepted into my desired program or project, I agree to:*
The application deadline is March 26. Do you have any questions about this application or process?
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Immersion Summer 2023 | Student Application

Immersion Summer offers 3 unique opportunities to choose from:

Use this Form to Apply for a 4- or 6-Week Program!

Information About You

Apply to a Project

Time Commitment

Prior Coursework & Experience

Runner-Up Choice

Reference from a Faculty Member

Financial Awards for Selected Students

Application Agreement