| February-April
before internship |
Read
internship descriptions, talk with former participants, discuss options
with advisor, fill out applications, complete necessary requirements,
obtain/renew passport if necessary |
|
March (suggested) before internship |
Register
for necessary classes, discuss independent study and Saint Mary’s
Project ideas with advisor
|
| May-August |
Make
appointments for yellow fever shot, obtain anti-malarial medication, book
flight, read handbooks and culture notes, apply for Visa, register for
classes / independent study if not already done so
|
| August-September |
Student
teaching / participation in Maryland schools, attending seminars, completing
portfolio, make contacts with schools / professionals in the Gambia
to introduce yourself, pay travel insurance fees and attend pre-departure
meetings (Office of International Ed.), discuss housing options, obtain
Visa if not already done so |
| Early
October |
Confirm
flights and housing arrangements, obtain items on packing list, make photocopies
of documents such as passport, insurance card, Visa, purchase small silifano
novelty gifts for host family and school, complete and turn in all assignments
for seminar and other courses (or arrange to take an incomplete)
|
| Mid-October
(fall break) |
Departure,
one-week language and culture orientation |
| Late
October-mid December |
Volunteer
teaching internship (individual schedules will be arranged on-site), weekly
language an culture classes
|
| Mid-December |
Final
exams (secondary), departure (stay can be extended)
|
|
January-February
after internship |
Completion
of seminar / other course requirements, exit interview (certification
candidates), and presentation of experience to future candidates.
|
