Thinking Beyond Borders has a full student group for the 2008/2009 program year. We will begin accepting applications for the 2009/2010 program October 1, 2008. Due to the high volume of interest, we strongly recommend you apply early.
TBB APPLICATION
Thinking Beyond Borders (TBB) is an eight month intensive Gap Year program. It is both academic and service focused. Students will live, work, and learn in a variety of unique and challenging environments. Applicants must have a high degree of academic and personal motivation and the ability to adjust to different social and cultural norms. They should also possess the maturity to engage in conversation with representatives from the UN, World Bank and IMF as well as to make presentations to educational and philanthropic organizations.
Our application process is thorough and specific to ensure Thinking Beyond Borders is the right program for you. Due to the limited capacity of the program, it is also a very selective process.
Students must earn a High School Diploma before participating in a Thinking Beyond Borders program. No more than one full academic year may pass between the time of High School graduation and enrollment in Thinking Beyond Borders and students must be at least 17 years of age.
Additionally, at the time of enrollment students must have been accepted to a college or university of their choice and must have deferred their enrollment at that college or university for one year.
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*Note: Your responses can be typed directly into the blanks on the PDF and saved. The completed Application Form can be submitted via email (preferred) to applynow@thinkingbeyondborders.org or can be printed out and mailed to Thinking Beyond Borders, PO Box 656, Fairfield, CT 06824.
