Adult Participant Roles & Responsibilities

Adult program participants should be interested in the following:

• In the best interests of group cohesion, use your expertise to assess student applicants for the program.

• Participate in monthly teleconference, video, or in-person meetings with the group to prepare for the in-country learning experience.

• Conduct personal research to prepare yourself for the program to maximize your learning opportunities.

• Draw from your expertise to facilitate a limited number of sessions during the Cambodia program.

• Participate in the three-day orientation in Missoula prior to departure to Cambodia.

• Travel to Cambodia for the period of June 16 - July 21, 2013.

• Occasionally lead student groups when we break into small group sessions.

• Be willing to assist the group as an adult support system in Cambodia in case of emergency.

• Serve as a role model for the students.

• Be flexible, attentive, and enthusiastic throughout the length of the program.

• Serve as a good representative of the U.S. overseas.

• Maximize the benefit of your participation in the program by being interested in one or more of the following activities upon your return to the U.S.: conduct a lecture, write an op-ed to your local newspaper, read a commentary on your public radio station, create a course, encourage other teachers and students to travel abroad, etc.

• Take advantage of the opportunities available to you by being a Department of State alumni:  register for their newsletter, host Department of State international visitors, etc.