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UNAOC - EF Summer Schoo l

Tarrytown & New York City, USA

24 - 31 August 2013

Disclaimer - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and EF Education First (EF) expect to officially launch UNAOC-EF Summer School in Spring 2013. However, UNAOC and EF reserve the right to not select any

applicants, or to cancel the Summer School for any reason. UNAOC and EF accept no liability for cancelling the Summer School orfor anyones failure to receive actual notification of cancellation.

http://www.unaocefsummerschool.org/

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100 youth from across the globe meet in New York, USA

Collaboration and development of skills through workshops andseminars on some of the most pressing issues of humanity

Interaction with international experts and UNAOC & EF staff

Private tour of the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan

Flights, accommodation, meals and full events access provided

What is the UNAOC-EF Summer Schoo l?

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Ski l ls for p osi t ive socia l change

The seminars, workshops and roundtable

discussions at the Summer School will cover a

range of themes and topics, including:

Negotiation for peace-building and cooperation

Use of social media for positive social change

Fostering of responsible global citizenship

Effective advocacy Media and information literacy

Essentials of social entrepreneurship

The top ics

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About us

The United Nat ionsAll iance o f Civi l izat ions (UNAOC)

Formed in 2005 by former SecretaryGeneral Kofi Annan, the UN Alliance ofCivilizations mission is to improve cross-

cultural understanding and cooperationamong countries, peoples and communities.

Learn more at:

www.unaoc.org

EF Educat ion First (EF): The worldleader in in ternational educ at ion

EF Education First was founded in 1965with the mission to break down thebarriers of language, culture and

geography that divide us. Now the world'slargest private education company, EFoffers programs centered aroundlanguage learning, travel, and culturalexchange.

Learn more at:

www.ef.com

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How to app ly

The App l icat ion Form includes:

Registration

Personal details

Background questions

Essay & motivational questions CV & passport submission

English Test (B2 level required)

Apply at:

www.UNAOCEFSummerSchool.org

Eligibi l i ty cr i ter ia:

Be between 18-35 years old

Hold a passport valid until March 2014

Possess upper-intermediate (B2)English proficiency

Find all the eligibility criteria online at:

www.UNAOCEFSummerSchool.org / faq

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The UNAOC - EF Summer Schoo l t imel ine

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Part ic ipan ts wil l :

Address and find solutions to pressing global challenges within the context of

cultural and religious diversity

Develop an international network and leverage it to create positive social change

locally and globally

Get a unique opportunity to be involved with UN Alliance of Civilizations and EFEducation First, the world leader in international education

If selected, be provided with flights, accommodation, meals and full event access

Why app ly

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Apply now at :www.UNAOCEFSummerSchool.org