Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with
Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Seven upper-level undergraduates (juniors and seniors) are sought to
assist as peer mentors and teachers with students from Japan (Keio
University) from August 3-23rd. The course, “Humans and the
Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting
students to topics ranging from forest ecology and land
use/transportation to ecological design and urban food sustainability.
Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field
trips to places like the Cascade Mountains, Puget Sound, Carkeek Park
and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring
students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be
available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the
course period.

Benefits include:
Potential independent study credit and Capstone credits.
Enhancement of resume-building skills including teaching,
facilitating, and project management.
Practice communicating with international students and development of
friendships with Japanese youth.
Training and mentoring from course instructor.

[Program Brochure]

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2012.
Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be
considered.