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Honduras trip survey

We will use this survey to help determine who will be invited to participate in the January trip to Honduras. There are a limited number of spaces and given the continued growth in the AguaClara team it is very unlikely that we will be able to accommodate everyone who would like to go on the trip. Completion of this survey does not guarantee you a spot on the trip.

The trip costs including transportation from Ithaca, transportation in Honduras, trip planning, and hotels is expected to be approximately $1200 per person. These nonrefundable program costs ($1200) will need to be paid by check to Cornell University and given to Christine Day in Hollister 220 by the end of business on November 10. Personal expenses for food and exit fee are estimated to be approximately $250 per person.

Time line

  • September 6 survey opened for applications
  • September 13 survey closed
  • September 15 approximately 20 students invited to participate in the trip
  • October 10 non refundable program fee deposit of $200 required to hold your spot on the trip.
  • October 30 Final program fee revision for trip based on this year's expenses and number of participants
  • November 10 non refundable program fee balance must be paid in full
  • January 7, 2011 depart from Ithaca for Honduras
  • January 22, 2011 arrive in Ithaca

Visa requirements

U.S. citizens do not need visas to travel to Honduras. Citizens of other countries should check visa requirements. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.

Please read the Team Contract and the Spanish Proficiency Definitions. Then complete the survey below by September 13.

AguaClara Team Contract

Cornell University Expectations

Even though the University expects certain standards of conduct, I understand that as an adult, I am responsible for my own conduct. I further understand that there may be times during this activity where there will be no supervision, and during these times I alone am responsible for my personal safety. I understand that whatever activity I choose to engage in, I shall not bring shame, embarrassment or ridicule upon the University or this program on account of my behavior.

AguaClara Team Expectations

The behavior that is required of you on this trip is not the same as if you were traveling on your own. You are traveling with a group and it is essential that you keep the group needs in mind at all times. You can not make decisions as if you are the only person on the trip. You must be mindful of how your decisions affect the team and make sure that your decisions are respectful of the other team members and helpful for the safety and performance of the team.

Alcohol

Alcohol is an expensive drink that is also the source of an incredible amount of suffering among the poor. There is a significant population of Hondurans who view alcohol as a drug (alcohol has a much more negative connotation among many Hondurans than smoking has here). My strong preference is that we all stick to non alcoholic drinks while we are on this trip. Bottled water is available and is safer to drink than beer. I realize this standard won't be accepted by everyone. If you are certain that you won't be offending our hosts it is permissible to drink one beer in an evening. More than one beer is completely unacceptable. Remember that poor judgment not only affects you but also has implications for the entire team.

Reporting in

Before you leave the team for any purpose, tell at least 2 people from the team (and preferably one of the team leaders where you are going and where and when you plan to meet up with the team again.

If you walk off without telling others in the team where you are going and when you are returning the team may be forced to try to locate you.

Punctuality

Take responsibility for knowing the team schedule and ensuring that you are ready to participate fully. Use an alarm clock. Organize your time so you are ready a few minutes before the planned times for scheduled events. You will be more relaxed and you will be showing your respect for the entire team.

Spanish Proficiency Definitions

Scale

ACTFL Scale

Definition

11

Native

Able to speak like an educated native speaker

10

Distinguished

Able to speak with a great deal of fluency, grammatical accuracy, precision of vocabulary and idiomaticity

9

Superior

Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations

8

Advanced Plus

Able to satisfy most work requirements and show some ability to communicate on concrete topics

7

Advanced

Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements

6

Intermediate - High

Able to satisfy most survival needs and limited social demands

5

Intermediate - Mid

Able to satisfy some survival needs and some limited social demands

4

Intermediate - Low

Able to satisfy basic survival needs and minimum courtesy requirements

3

Novice - High

Able to satisfy immediate needs with learned utterances

2

Novice - Mid

Able to operate in only a very limited capacity

1

Novice - Low

Unable to function in the spoken language

0

0

No ability whatsoever in the language

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