U.S.-UKRAINE SUMMER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

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Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

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Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 15:59:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: Center for Civil Society International <ccsi at u.washington.edu>
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Subject: U.S.-UKRAINE SUMMER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS



                U.S.-UKRAINE SUMMER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

The Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (UCEF), based in Chicago,
provides opportunities both for Ukrainian students to study or intern in
North America and for American students to volunteer as English teachers
in Ukraine for the summer.

                ---Serve in America Program---

Today's Ukrainian students have grown up without an experience of
many cultural and economic institutions typical of free societies.  By
helping in North American parishes and service agencies, students see how
vibrant programs in American communities work, contribute their own energy
and skills, and create ties with the Ukrainian community abroad.  In
particular, seminarians from Ukraine can make a rich contribution to the
liturgical and spiritual life of parishes in the diaspora.

                ---Study in America Program---

American colleges and summer programs offer a wealth of courses and study
opportunities not available in Ukraine.  Qualified students with a working
knowledge of English also benefit greatly from the introduction to
American libraries, museums, and the fullness of university life.  In
previous summers, students from Ukraine have participated in the Harvard
Summer School in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the Sheptytsky Institute's
courses in Eastern Christianity at Mt. Tabor in California.

                ---Teach in Ukraine Program---

By bringing native English speakers to Ukraine for intensive summer
institutes, the UCEF also helps Americans of non-Ukrainian backgrounds
learn about this exciting part of the world.  Past summer programs have
involved 40 volunteer teachers from North America.


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        Make a difference this summer: Teach English in Ukraine
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The Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation is seeking volunteers for its
annual English Summer School.  The month-long program, currently in its
fourth year, gives participants a chance to live with Ukrainian university
students, experience Eastern Christianity, and learn about the new
challenges facing this ancient country.

No knowledge of Ukrainian is necessary.

The summer program is based in the Carpathian Mountains.  Housing is
provided in shared cabins; meals are likewise very simple. The full-day
schedule includes English use at six hours of classes, morning liturgy and
vespers, mealtime conversations, and evening activities.  Typical classes
have 7-10 students and involve a combination of reading, discussion and
exercises.

About half of the 100 students are seminarians from Lviv Theological
Academy; others come from a variety of backgrounds, including teaching and
journalism.  The English-speaking staff is principally from North America
with assistance from Ukrainian teachers.

Weekends include occasional hikes and short trips.

The summer program runs from July 8-31, but it is helpful if staff can
arrive a few days early.  Likewise, many volunteers in the past have
enjoyed staying afterwards to sightsee and visit student families, or
travel to Kiev or Poland.

Room and board are provided for volunteers.  The only real expense is
travel to Lviv (roundtrip bookings are about $900 from Boston, $1100 from
Chicago).

To apply (or for more information), please send a letter of interest, as
well as relevant experience or talents to:

Bryon L. Brindel
Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation
2247 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
tel: 773-235-8462
fax: 773-235-8464
e-mail: UCEFCHGO at aol.com,
http://hermes.richmond.edu/ucef/



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