The Fusion Arts Exchange on Sports Management

Info Sheet:  The Fusion Arts Exchange on Sports Management

The Fusion Arts Exchange on Sports Management is designed around two key components: an academic residency, conducted at the host institution, running approximately four weeks; and an educational study tour to one or two regions of the

United States other than the region where the host institution is located, running approximately one week (including Washington, D.C.), designed to directly complement and reinforce the concepts explored in the academic residency program.

These components will be organized through an integrated series of individual and group training workshops, lectures, readings, seminar discussions, public presentation opportunities, and regional travel and site visits. Each program will also include some opportunity for limited but well-directed independent research. Every effort will be made to encourage active student participation in the educational process.

Additionally, three to five American undergraduate students, outstanding in the above-named field of study, will be competitively selected by the program host institution to be participants in its program. These American participants will participate in all aspects of the Fusion Arts Exchange program, living and working collaboratively with their international peers.

Please note: Travel to visit family or friends elsewhere in the United States will not be permitted before, during or after the program, including on weekends during the academic residency period. Students must return home immediately at the conclusion of the program.

Travel

The U.S. Embassy will be responsible for all international travel arrangements to the U.S. for participants. Participants will receive a travel allowance prior to departure to cover unexpected expenses en-route and any other expenses that may arise as a result of international travel planning.

Upon arrival, all participants will be met at U.S. Customs and Immigration at their port of entry by their respective host institutions. All participants will return home through Washington, D.C. in order to participate in U.S. Department of State informational debriefings.

 

The Selection Process

Three (3) students from Turkey will be selected to take part in the program.

Nominees should exhibit a serious interest in pursuing opportunities within their field of study in their home countries, and demonstrate a genuine desire to learn first hand about the United States and its societal institutions. All students must be prepared to engage seriously in practical training, class discussions and other activities. In addition, they will be expected to take advantage of opportunities to inform and educate Americans about the cultures and societies of their home countries in non-structured gatherings, as well as in public presentations.

The Embassy is looking to nominate a balance of male and female candidates. Selection preference will be given to candidates with limited or no travel experience with the U.S. and other countries.

The deadline for applications is Monday, March 26.  Applications can be mailed to the Embassy of the United States, c/o Public Affairs Section, 110 Atatürk Bulvarı, Kavaklıdere, Çankaya, Ankara 06100;  faxed to the Public Affairs Section directly at (312) 468 6145; or emailed to tkleaders07@state.gov . 

 

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for the Fusion Arts Exchange on Sports Management will meet the following criteria:They are 18 to 22 years of age as of June 1, 2007;

• They are proficient in English;
• They are committed to returning to their home country immediately following the completion of their program;
• They demonstrate strong potential in their field of study that can be used in their university and community activities;
• They indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States;
• They have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by academic grades, awards, and teacher recommendations;
• They have had little study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of their home country;
• They are mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful and inquisitive;
• They are willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and active educational travel program; and,
• They are comfortable with campus life, sharing living accommodations while traveling with a multinational group of participants, and making adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those of their home countries.