University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Organizational Leadership Student Association
Mentorship Program
REQUEST FOR MENTOR APPLICATION FORM
Please e-mail by September 3rd, 2010 to:
E-Mail: Chantal Figueroa (figu0027@umn.edu) or Yinglu Wang (wang1735@umn.edu)
Name: Alfonso Sintjago
Preferred Mailing Address: 1100 15th Avenue SE, Floor 1
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
E-mail: asintjago@yahoo.com
Home Telephone: 352-450-2662 Cell Phone: 352-359-4026
Program/Concentration: CIDE Degree & Year: PhD – 2010
(Circle one) Full Time StudentPart time student
Home State or Country: Venezuela
- Why are you interested in having a peer mentor?
To learn more about the U and about the program as well as to establish a personal connection with an older member of the program.
- Briefly describe your current position (if any) and primary job responsibilities.
Graduate Assistant for Dr. Furco – Planning a six credit class that will span three semesters and include a summer trip to Argentina
Graduate Assistant at HHH – Surveying three Minneapolis neighborhoods regarding park use, leisure activities and self reported health.
- Please list any hobbies, interests (Including academic, research, personal)
I have an interest in development and the growing use of technology in education. My study focuses primarily on Latin America, where I conducted my M.A. studies (Latin American Studies at the University of Florida).
I enjoy partaking in group athletics. I was a varsity member of a Division II university swimming team and I coached a high school swimming team during the past three years in Gainesville, Florida. I also enjoy hiking, and visiting new parks or places.
- Please list any international travel/study experience abroad
I was born in Venezuela and lived there until I was 14. My study abroad took place in the United States where I conducted my high school, undergrad, and previous graduate studies. My grandfather from my father side was born and grew up in the Dominican Republic, where I have gone to visit on previous occasions. I visited England with my wife prior to getting married (She is from Bromsgrove, England). She has travelled more extensively that I, travelling around the world for six months as well as living in Barcelona for a year and researching in Nicaragua. We both greatly enjoy travelling and visiting parks and other outdoor activities.
- Are you interested in being paired with an international student mentor?
Yes
___ No
___ No preference
- Please check the following EPASA mentor-mentee group activities in which you might like to take part: All of the above
- Local happy hours and/or coffee hours (afternoons/evenings)
- Workshops on relevant topics such as presenting papers, how to prepare for preliminary exams, how to job hunt, etc.
- Informational business and academic lunch sessions
- Tourism-related activities throughout the year (area hiking, organized trips to local sites, etc.)
- Community service events such as sponsored walks, volunteering at a local food shelter, tutoring, etc.
Other (please explain): All of the above
- Other comments, requests, preferences: My wife is hoping to join CIDE next year. She just finished her MA and is currently working for the University of Minnesota for a year while she decides more clearly what in particular issues she would like to study. Because of her interest in CIDE and other OLPD initiatives and programs she would greatly enjoy and benefit from participating in various OLSA activities. I hope this is possible.
Thank you. I had to work for the HHH project yesterday afternoon and I was unable to partake in the social gathering. I am looking forward to meeting all of you in upcoming events.
Sincerely,
Alfonso Sintjago
