2007-2008 RA Application 

Please answer the following questions completely and concisely: 

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required for submission. 
All dates should be entered in the MM/DD/YY format. 
Name *
Local Address 
  Street
  City
  State
  Zip Code
Permanent Address 
  Street
  City
  State
  Zip Code
Home Phone *
Work Phone 
Cell Phone 
Email *
Social Security Number 
Date of Birth 
Sex
Additional Information 
Country of Birth 
Country of Citizenship 
Native Language(s) 
Other Languages 
Academic Information 
College/University Name *
Degree Sought:
Undergraduate
Graduate
Doctoral
Other
If other please describe.
Field of Study *
Length of Program 
Beginning Date 
Ending Date
Check all that apply: 
I am interested in a Summer 2007 position and can be available as of .
I am interested in a 2007/2008 academic year position.
I learned about the Resident Advisor Program (check all that apply):
From the International House website 
From the flyer posted in International House 
From a flyer posted on my campus 
From an advertisement 
(please provide publication title
From an existing Resident Advisor 
Other 
Essay Questions 
General questions (to be answered by each applicant) 
1. Why do you want to live at International House? 
2. Why do you want to serve as a Resident Advisor, and what qualifications 
and experiences will you bring to the program? 
3. Describe your extracurricular and/or volunteer activities over the past 
three years including leadership positions, club memberships, honors, etc. 
4. Describe any international or intercultural living and/or working 
experiences you have had. What did you learn from those experiences? 
5. Describe any background or skills you have had in group process, group 
facilitation, or team building that you could use as resources for the RA 
team and the residents. 
Proof of Visa Status: 
RAs who are not US Citizens must present a copy of an F-Visa, J-Visa or green card upon arrival at IHouse.

Hours of Service: 
All RAs are required to attend mandatory monthly RA team meetings. The RAs supervisor must approve in advance any hours in excess of their regularly scheduled hours. (Note: under the terms of an F-Visa or a J-Visa, non-US citizens may not work more than twenty (20) hours per week during the academic year. It is the responsibility of the RA serving under an F-Visa or a J-Visa to ensure that other work on or off-campus, and work in IHouse, does not exceed twenty (20) hours per week. 

If you have printed this form and are faxing your application, please attach a copy of your resume or CV If you are submitting this application from the internet you will be asked to email your resume after submitting this form. 

OR 

Send completed application with attachments to: 
Deborah Houda
Resident Advisory and Activities Center
International House Philadelphia
3701 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-6552
housing@ihphilly.org

 

 
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