FAQs
01. Is this programme affiliated with UWC?
Yes, the UWC Short Course: Doing Good is officially a UWC Short Course. We have received endorsement by UWC International and have completed trainings to uphold the standards of a UWC programme. Information on the Short Course can be found on the UWC website:
02. Who are the organisers and facilitators of the program?
UWC Short Course: Doing Good is a collaboration between the UWC Short Course organisers and Outward Bound Vietnam with consultation and programme adaptation from Harvard Graduate School of Education’s ‘The Good Project’. Throughout the programme, students will be supported daily by a team of 8 facilitators. Our facilitators come from 5 different countries, and varied backgrounds and experiences, from passionate educators to summer camp enthusiasts, UWC alumni, and individuals with hands-on experience working with social enterprises, each member of our team brings a unique perspective and expertise to the table.
Find out about our organizers & facilitators here
03. When does the Short Course begin and end?
The UWC Short Course: Doing Good is a hybrid program happening primarily in Binh Dinh, Vietnam from July 1st, 2024 to July 17th, 2024:
- 1/7/2024 - 5/7/2024: Students spend the first week of the programme getting acquainted with facilitators and familiarizing themselves with the course materials via an online curriculum.
- 7/7/2024 - 17/7/2024: Students will meet in Binh Dinh and participate in a series of offline activities, such as physical activities, site visits, volunteer, and workshops to experience real-world applications of Doing Good.
04. How do I determine if I am eligible for the Short Course?
- Eligible applicants must be born between July 18th, 2006 and December 31st, 2009 to fit our 15-17 age criteria as of July 1, 2024;
- Students are healthy and can participate in various outdoors activities;
- As the programme will be conducted entirely in English, students should have a good command of the English language;
- Students coming from abroad should have a valid passport and visa to enter and stay in Vietnam for the entire duration of the program.
05. If I was born in the year 2006 but before July 18th, 2006, can I join the program?
No. The student must not have legally turned 18 for the duration of the camp.
06. If I am 14 years old, can I join the program?
If you have not turned 15, but were born in the year 2009, you are eligible. If you were born between January 1st, 2010 and December 31st, 2010, we will consider your application on a case-by-case basis, depending on the demonstrated maturity and compatibility with the program.
07. What level of English is required to participate in the program?
As the program will be conducted entirely in English, students should have a good command of the English language (intermediate or advanced speaking, writing, listening and reading skills).
08. What are the application components?
- All students should complete the application form: https://bit.ly/49jjHth
- Students who are applying for a scholarship should fill out the scholarship section of the application.
- Students will be required to complete a medical form from Outward Bound Vietnam. This form will be sent to students via email after the UWC Short Course: Doing Good application form is submitted.
09. Is the Short Course application only available in English?
Yes, applications for the Short Course must be completed in English.
10. What is the application deadline?
The final deadline to submit the application is 29 April, 2024, 23:59 Viet Nam time (GMT+7). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by 22 April, 2024, 23:59 Viet Nam time (GMT+7) if they require a scholarship.
11. Are there interviews?
The UWC Short Course: Doing Good may require an online interview with the applicants when necessary. Applicants will be informed via email when an interview is required.
12. How much does the Short Course cost?
The Short Course fee is $1950. This fee covers airport transfers, meals, accommodation, and excursions, but not flights or medical insurance.
13. Does the program offer financial aid/scholarships to students?
- Yes, full scholarships and partial scholarships are offered on a limited basis to students. The scholarship covers airport transfers, meals, accommodation, and excursions, but not flights or medical insurance.
- Due to the limited availability of scholarships, priority will be given to applications submitted by 22 April, 2024, 23:59 Viet Nam time (GMT+7).
14. When is the deadline for tuition payment?
Tuition is due 7 days after students receive their acceptance. For example, if students received their acceptance email on May 1st, 2024, they should make the full tuition payment by May 8th, 2024, 23:59 Viet Nam time (GMT+7). Failure to submit payment on time will cause the release of the student’s placement to other qualifying students on the program’s waitlist.
15. Is it possible to join the Short Course for only part of the program?
No, all students admitted are expected to participate in the whole Short Course. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept participants who can only attend part of the program.
16. How do parents keep in touch with students during the program?
Students are allowed to use electronic devices at specific times of the day. We encourage parents to check in with their child during these off-time. Parents may also contact the organising team at any point during the program if they need to get in touch with their child urgently.
17. How do participants get to and from the camp site?
Students are expected to arrive in Binh Định via Phu Cat International Airport on July 7th, 2024, and free airport transfers are available to take students from the airport to the camp site. Students’ dormitory and the summer camp site is a 37-minutes drive from the airport. On July 17th, 2024, students are transported back to Phu Cat International Airport to catch their flights home. Camp organisers and facilitators will be present at all times during pick-ups and drop-offs.
18. Please explain more about the dormitory facilities for the Short Course.
- The Outward Bound Vietnam Campsite consists of dormitory, classrooms, dining halls, and activities areas for our students.
- The student units are single sex (male and female students live separately), with four to five students sharing each bedroom.
- Faculty members also live on-campus and will be available to assist students at all times.
- A living room/seminar area provides communal space for students to study and relax together.
19. How are roommates assigned? What are the housing options? Are ‘single’ rooms available for students?
All students will live in single-sex blocks. Students will be mixed by age, grade and nationality. We seek to encourage cross-cultural understanding through interaction, and thus students will not be permitted to have single rooms, and most students will have up to four roommates.
20. Can you describe the food plan and the costs involved? Will students be able to get vegetarian or special meals?
For safety reasons, students are not allowed to bring outside food and snacks onto the camp premises. All meals and snacks will be prepared at Outward Bound kitchen and meal costs are included in the program fee. If students have special dietary restrictions, please make sure to include this formation on the application form or send us an email at: shortcourse@uwc.vn
21. What will happen in the case of an illness or injury?
- There will be an on-site nurse who is available to tend to the student at all times during the 10-day program. Every camp organizer and facilitator will also have undergone UWC-quality safety trainings to ensure they are able to assist students in case of an emergency.
- We’ve also located the nearest medical centers from the camp site: Nhơn Lý Commune Medical clinic (27km from OBV), An Nhơn District Medical Center (35km from OBV), Binh Dinh Provincial General Hospital (40km from OBV), Quy Nhơn City Hospital (40km from OBV), Military 13 Hospital (41,8km from OBV). In the case of an injury or if a student falls ill, there will be staff available to take the student to the hospital.
22. Can participants use a cell phone during the program?
There will be specific hours during the day that students are permitted to use electronic devices. However, during camp activities, lessons, and excursions time, we will enforce a strict no-electronics policy.
23. Can students bring their own computer or iPad? / Do students have to bring their own computer or iPad?
Students might need to use a computer or an IPad for some parts of the curriculum. Students should bring their own devices and are responsible for the safe-keeping of all their belongings. The program organizers will not be held accountable for any items lost or stolen.
24. Do students need to bring extra spending money?
Aside from on-site activities, students will have the chance to go on excursions around Bình Định and might want to purchase souvenirs. Students are responsible for the safe-keeping of all their personal belongings throughout the duration of the program.
25. Under what circumstances could the Short Course be canceled?
The UWC Short Course: Doing Good might be canceled if there are risks of a natural disaster or other unforeseeable events that make it unsafe to hold the program.
26. What happens if the Short Course is canceled?
If UWC Short Course: Doing Good cancels the program, we will refund your full tuition.
27. What happens if the student cancels their attendance?
Participant may receive a full refund if they inform us of the cancellation before May 15, 2024. Cancellations made after May 15 will not be refunded. Please send us an email to cancel.
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