Thoreau College Summer Walkabout
Thank you for your interest in the Walkabout! This is a three-week full-time in-person program incorporating hiking and nature exploration, farming and permaculture education, crafts, and community building. The program will take place in and around Viroqua, Wisconsin, USA and will run from July 18 through August 6, 2021. We are seeking up to 15 participants who are excited to embark on this journey of exploration and discovery for the full three weeks of our first ever Summer Walkabout!

The application process has two steps.

Step one: Fill out the application form below, including two short essays.

Step two: After you have filled out the application form, we will contact you about your application status and schedule an interview with you if you qualify for the second round. After interviewing you, we will inform you of your status in the program within a week or so.

Once you are admitted, we will contact you to discuss a financial pledge for participation in this program.  We are committed to making our programs financially accessible to all admitted candidates.  Our estimated cost of offering this program for the full three weeks is $1200, including food, local transportation, camping equipment, and housing in Viroqua during the third week of the program.

Thoreau College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Thoreau College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

If you have any questions throughout your application process, please feel free to email Jacob, the program director at admin@thoreaucollege.org. We look forward to reading your application materials!
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The Summer Walkabout will involve a variety of physical activities including cross country hiking, canoeing, camping, and farm labor, as well as some reading, writing, and discussion-based academic activities.  Do you have any physical or other disabilities that we should be aware of as we plan activities?  We will make every effort to accommodate all participants to the very best of our ability.
Do you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or medical conditions that we should be aware of as we plan for this program?
Are you interested in participating in the full 3 week program (July 18-August 6) or in just the Walkabout Permaculture workshop (August 3-6)
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Essays
As part of the application, we would like you to share two short essays with us. We recommend that you type drafts in a separate word-processing platform and paste your responses in the spaces below. Have fun with it!
Where are you coming from and why do you think that the Walkabout is a good or exciting next step for you? (200-350 words) *
Tell us a story about a journey you took. How did you decide or discover where you were going, and what did you learn along the way? You may interpret this question physically or metaphorically. (350-500 words) *
Additional Information
As part of our commitment to create a healthy and intentional community culture, Thoreau College asks all participants in the Summer Walkabout to abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and to restrict their usage of electronic media in specific ways during the program—for example, participants may have limited access to the internet or cellular service during the expedition portion of the program. For more information, please see the "Student Life" page on the Thoreau College website. These guidelines are subject to periodic review and modification through the self-governance structures of the college. Are you able and willing to agree to abide by these agreements as a part of your enrollment in this program?
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