Apply to BEST Technological Courses for Spring 2012!

Please see the following invitation from BESST:

 

Dear CFES,

The Board of European Students of Technology (BEST) would like to invite your students to apply to attend a BEST course. As an observer you’ll have the opportunity to meet Engineering students from all over Europe, to learn about a technical topic, to learn how complementary education courses are organised in BEST, to get to know a European city and to have fun. Attached to this e-mail you will find a list with the available courses for the upcoming Spring season.  Please note that all Engineering Students from a CFES member school are welcome to apply.

 What happens at a course?

·       Courses cover a technical topic, however, a student from any engineering program is eligible to apply regardless of technical background

·       Courses are usually 1 – 2 weeks long with approximately 20 hours of technical instruction per week;

·       In addition to technical instruction, courses include sightseeing activities, experiencing the local culture and an international evening to share traditions from all over Europe

Responsibilities of a BEST Course observer usually include:

·       Volunteering as required to help course organizers with minor tasks related to the hospitality, social and cultural components of the course;

·       Participating in teambuilding activities and games with the course’s participants;

·       Attending lectures and experiencing the academic component of the course;

·       Sharing your experience at the BEST Course with CFES upon your return to Canada

·       Having a good time and bringing your Canadian spirit!

Application procedure

·       Write a motivation letter indicating why you wish to attend the specific course;

·       Submit your motivation letter (in one email) to:

 

·       The motivation letter should be submitted by 15th February;

A good motivation letter:

·       Explains why you wish to attend the specific course (i.e. Why should the local organisers pick you?);

·       Tells the organizers about yourself (e.g. home city, University and program, hobbies, etc);

·       The letter not only describes your academic and leadership involvement but it gives the organizers a sense of your personality;

·       It should be concise (recommended length: 1 page);

·       The motivation letter should be targeted to a specific course (e.g. the same motivation letter should not be sent to a course in Paris and one in Copenhagen);

·       If possible, be creative! In some cases you will be sending motivation letters to courses with several applicants and your motivation letter will have to stand out.

Fee

·       A participation fee, when collected, will not exceed 45€.

·       Meals, accommodation, and sightseeing activities are provided by the organizing city during the course;

·       You are responsible for arranging and financing your return travel to the host city.

If you any questions, contact us through ambassador@BEST.eu.org. To learn more about BEST, visit our websitewww.BEST.eu.org.

Thank you and have a nice day!

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