Apply to PLUS and Leadershape -- Leadership Development and Mentorship

[Noah Jessop]

Hi all,

Short version:
Apply for PLUS and Leadershape by Friday!

http://ua.mit.edu/committees/csl/plus/

http://web.mit.edu/leadershape/

Slightly longer version:

I want to draw your attention to two opportunities with application  
deadlines coming on Friday: the UA Committee on Student Life's PLUS  
program and Leadershape.

Leadershape is an immersion program that runs for 6 days over IAP;  
PLUS matches upperclassmen mentors with first year students, running  
over the course of the year.  I think that these programs are quite  
different, but both bring attention to an important matter: how do we  
develop leaders for the future at MIT?

It is never too soon to be thinking about personal development,  
particularly in the context of leadership; it is opportunities such as  
these that I wish I had taken advantage of earlier while here.  So I  
personally encourage you to apply.

Details for both programs are below.  It's worth noting that both are  
free!

Best,

Noah




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Applications to be a mentee or mentor in the UA's Program in  
Leadership and Undergraduate Success are due this Friday!  The  
applications should only take a few minutes to fill out, and the  
connections you make and the skills you learn in PLUS will serve you  
well beyond your years at the Institute.

See the PLUS website (http://ua.mit.edu/committees/csl/plus/) for more  
information about PLUS and what benefits you would get as a mentee or  
mentor.

See below for the mentee and mentor applications.  Please keep your  
responses to the short answer questions brief - 100 words max per  
question.  Applications must be emailed it to mentorship at mit.edu by  
this Friday, October 24 at 5:00pm.

Good luck!

- UA Committee on Student Life

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PROGRAM IN LEADERSHIP AND UNDERGRADUATE SUCCESS

PLUS: Leadership that Counts!

PLUS links freshmen to upperclassmen in a peer-to-peer, one-on-one  
mentoring relationship encompassing the leadership, academic, career,  
and social aspects of MIT. The program strives to build strong  
leadership skills in freshmen through seminars, the support of the  
mentor-mentee network, and first-hand experience in planning large  
campus events.

http://ua.mit.edu/committees/csl/plus/
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MENTEE APPLICATION FORM

A. General Information:

Name:
Gender:
Dormitory:
If affiliated, FSILG:
Phone Number:
Email address:

B. Interests:

What majors are you interested in?

What extra-curricular activities are you interested in?

What are your hobbies?

C. Short Response:

Please describe why you are interested in getting a mentor.

What are some leadership qualities that you would like to work on this  
year?

D. Resume

Please attach a copy of your most recent resume.



APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Email your application to mentorship at mit.edu.  All applications must  
be received by Friday, October 24 at 5:00 PM.

_________________________________________________________________________________________


MENTOR APPLICATION FORM

A. General Information:

Name:
Gender:
Dormitory/FSILG:
Phone Number:
Email address:

B. Academic Information:

Course(s):
Minor(s):
HASS concentration:

C. Short Answer:

- Briefly describe your key extracurricular (on-campus and off-campus)  
involvement and leadership, including activities and jobs/internships.

- Briefly describe any notable honors or special recognition (on- 
campus and off-campus) that you have received.

- Explain your motivation for becoming a mentor.

D. Resume

Please attach a copy of your most recent resume.


APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Email your application to mentorship at mit.edu. All applications must be  
received by Friday, October 24 at 5:00 PM.

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Be a leader.

Take action.

Make a difference.

Apply for...

MIT LeaderShape Institute

All undergraduates are eligible
Cost: FREE!
Program dates: IAP, January 16-21, 2009
Application due: Friday, October 24, 2008

http://web.mit.edu/leadershape/



What is it?

The MIT LeaderShape Institute aims to produce a breakthrough in the  
leadership capacity of participants and facilitators.  This IAP, take  
part in a program that has inspired, motivated, and changed the lives  
of MIT undergrads since 1995.  The results are undeniable and the  
lessons you learn will last you a lifetime.  Don't miss out on MIT's  
best leadership development program.  Space is limited, so apply NOW!


Quotes from previous participants:

"I was looking for a week off of life, a week to simply have fun and  
enjoy my time, maybe learn something new. But when I joined  
Leadershape, I had more than just that: I had a week where all my  
strains where washed away, all my limitations removed; I was able to  
think without boundaries, picture and shape my future the way I wanted  
it, and learn how to make it real and down to earth. Basically,  
Leadershape helped me clear my vision of where I want to go and how.  
Plus, I met a lot of interesting people, many of whom are now my  
friends, and are the people who in the future can help me reach my  
goals. So if you're looking for that fun week like me, trust me, get  
in Leadershape and you'll get that and then some". ~ LS 2008 participant



"No classroom can teach what I learned at LeaderShape.  I still find  
myself looking back at it as the most valuable experience at MIT." ~  
LS 2005 participant


"LeaderShape changed how I view the world and people in it." ~ LS 2006  
participant


Questions?

Email Saba Mohsin (sabamo at mit.edu) or Mitch Westwood  
(westwood at mit.edu) OR visit the MIT website at (http://web.mit.edu/leadershape/ 
) or the national website at (http://www.leadershape.org)


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