Recommendation Form for Global Learning Programs

Recommendation Form for Lipscomb Global Learning Programs

I. This section should be completed by the applicant.

I am applying for the ______Global Learning Program. The deadline for return of this form is ______. Name of applicant: ______Permanent address: ______Reference requested from (name): ______

I hereby waive _____ do not waive_____ my right to read this recommendation.

______Signature Date

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II. This section should be completed by the person making the recommendation.

1. How long and in what capacity have you known this applicant?

______

2. This student is applying for admission to a study-abroad program of two to three months duration. This program involves a full schedule of demanding academic work, extensive group and individual travel, and living in close contact with other students, faculty, and faculty families. To benefit from this experience, the student must be highly motivated, emotionally mature, easily adaptable, and able to work well with a group and independently. We would appreciate your thoughtful and candid appraisal of this applicant. Feel free to attach an extra page if necessary. Your remarks may be reviewed by the faculty responsible for choosing students for this program and will be held in confidence (the student has indicated above whether he/she chooses to waive the right to read this recommendation). Please return this form to the address below. We appreciate your help.

Return form to: Office of Global Learning Lipscomb University One University Park Drive Nashville, TN 37204 Please indicate the applicant’s competence in the following areas in comparison with other individuals whom you have known at a similar stage in their lives:

Below Average Above Very Excellent No Average Average Good Knowledge Intellectual Curiosity Socially Mature Self-Reliant

Emotionally Mature Self- assured Articulate

Perceptive

Adaptable

Cooperativ e Well- mannered

Please add any comments which might clarify your judgements above.

Name (please print): ______

Signature: ______

Phone (including area code): ______

Institution/Employer:______

Date: ______