GS-106: International Student Interest Form -- English Conversation Partners, Spring 2020
The Language Resource Center sponsors GS-106: English Conversation Partners.  This 1-credit course pairs US native speakers of English with international students for one-on-one weekly conversation.  Students earn one academic credit after successfully completing the course requirements.
• Partners meet for 20 hours of face-to-face conversation in the Language Resource Center.  
• Partners attend a certain number of campus activities.
• Partners also attend 2 required meetings and write a short reflection at midterm and at the end of the semester.  

 WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THIS FORM?

• If you are an international student (non-native speaker of English) who is definitely interested in participating, please complete this form.  Undergraduate students and students taking CORE have priority.  Students who indicate they are definitely interested in participating will be paired with a partner first.

• If you are an international student who would simply like more information about the course, please complete this form.  
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Part One
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Last name *
First name *
Preferred first name *
Valpo E-mail *
Valpo ID number *
Gender *
I will be studying at Valpo (check all semesters that apply): *
Required
Next semester, my student standing will be: *
* GRADUATE STUDENTS : PLEASE NOTE:  
Students earn one academic credit by participating in the conversation course.  The credit is earned by registering for a "GS" (General Studies) course that is listed as an UNDERGRADUATE course. Therefore, this credit does not count towards a graduate degree.  •• IMPORTANT •• The Graduate School requires that graduate students pay an additional fee to register for any undergraduate course.  The conversation course is very beneficial to graduate students as it helps them integrate into campus life and improve their language abilities.  Please be aware that you will have to pay for the additional credit.  If you have questions about the Graduate School's fees, please talk directly with your academic adviser.
Who is your academic adviser? *
(Who is the professor who helps you plan your class schedule?)
Major *
Second major or minor
Will you be taking CORE next semester? *
Required
Total credits you plan to take next semester *
Do not include the one credit earned through the conversation course in your total.
Part Two
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Home country *
Native language *
Required
Other language(s) you speak fluently
How many years have you studied English? *
When did you first arrive in the US? *
When did you first arrive at Valparaiso University? *
Have you ever had an English conversation partner before? *
Required
Explain in 1 - 2 sentences why you want to participate in the conversation course.  Please be specific. *
GS-106 credit *
In this course, international students earn one academic credit by registering for "GS 106-- English Conversation Partners." Students who say they want to earn GS 106 credit will be paired first with a partner. What is your preference?
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How interested are you in participating? *
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How did you hear about GS-106: English Conversation Partners? *
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Comments or questions
Please include comments or questions. If you prefer to be paired with a male or female partner for whatever reason, please indicate this here. The LRC will try to accommodate your preferences.
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