Short essay (Your answers should not exceed 250 words)

Why do you want to participate in the exchange program, and what

will you contribute if you are chosen?
The Exchange program provides me the great opportunity of studying in USA
and to learn about the history, culture and traditions of this multicultural
country. This program also helps me to improve my skills in English. I will
contribute since my experience as an active member at the school where I
belong to a study group and environmental group; I am also very fond of
animals. I consider myself as a very well prepared person in all the topics that
have to do with social justice, humanitarian work, social transformation and
human rights, because since I was little girl my family and I have been really
interested in helping the community and I strongly believe I have vocational
skills, so that I can become a contributing member to the society.
2)What makes you a good leader? Using two examples, describe how
you are a leader in your school, community and/or home.
I have been the president of my class since first grade secondary school. As
the president, I have had the responsibility of talking directly to the teachers as
well as of the Headmaster in all the issues related to academic and facilities
problems. I know that my classmates trust on me so I am always willing to
help everyone in my class. I have leaded and participated in solidarity
campaigns such as TELETON.
As for my community Ibelong to a youth group where we share musical tastes.
Because I am the youngest in my family I also have the responsibility of helping
in all the issues that have to do with the taking care of my grandma. I always
take her to the hospital or health controls.
3)You will be required to do a community service project when you
return to Chile. Do you have an idea for a possible project that would
positively impact your community?
A possible Project would be to teach English to my classmates, that means to
have two or three groups just to develop oral production which is not a priority
in our school since we only have two hours a week for English class. I am sure I
can motivate my classmates to face this challenge to speak in English fluently.
4) What are you interested in doing when you finish secondary school?
If you want to attend university, which subject do you plan to study?
I want to attend University, I think thats part of my life project. Ive always
been interested in scientific area: biology, chemistry, physics and even math.
Whatever of these subjects I would like to be related.

Long essay .(Your answer should be more than 250 words, but should
not exceed 500 words)
1)How does the Youth Ambassadors Program, as you know it, satisfy
your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future?
Please include some of your own wishes for the future and how they
relate to the Youth Ambassadors Program.
I have extreme passion for learning innovative areas in Science and Math. I am
a go-getter and would like to achieve my goals in life. I strongly believe that I
can attain my goals through the Youth Ambassadors Program which is designed
to counsel and support youngsters. The Youth Ambassadors Program (YAP) not
only helps in reaching the educational goals but also helps me in the
placements offering a rewarding job simultaneously bridging the gap of
theoretical knowledge and practical experience. I believe that YAP is very
essential for all youngsters to fulfill their objectives in life. My aims can be
achieved with the help of YAP and my boundless desire for learning in all areas
of Science and Math. My wish is to contribute my knowledge for the community
development and try to help the forthcoming youth as much as I can. My aims
coincide with that of the aims of YAP we have several aims in common. My
desire is to help youngsters through the YAP who are talented and capable to
learn and achieve their goals in life.
I would consider myself lucky to be a member of YAP. In my opinion, the
learning process is continuous and never-ending process throughout life. Every
person learns many things at different stages in life. I would like to learn more
because whatever I know now is just a drop in the ocean and would like to
acquire as much knowledge as possible and be successful in this learning
process. My promise is to up bring the youth and contribute to the youth sector
of the society for both personal, professional and community development. I
am very sure that YAP offers all the help that is essential in this learning
process for continuous development of community and the society through
regional, national and international levels in the world.

2) Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What

encouraged you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
I remember that long time ago, when I was about 13 years old, there was a
authoritarian headmaster, she was a nun.
At the school, I had three
classmates who were very undisciplined and because of that she decided to
expel them. They were good students, but unfortunately they didnt like to
follow some silly rules, that is to say, not to chew chewing gums in class, wear

the skirt under their knees and bottom up the blouse completely. At that time,
nobody was brave enough to say something to be against her decisions. But,
as I considered unfair their removal, I leaded a campaign for accepting them
again.
My classmates and I decided no to attend class until the headmaster accepted
to have a meeting with us. She used to regret meetings with students.
Because of that little strike, we were received by her and could to talk to her.
At first, she was not willing to listen to our demands. But we were convinced
we had the reason.
Finally, my classmates could return to class and the our rules were checked by
both students and authorities at school.
I was encouraged to act since I believe in justice, tolerance and common sense.
I would make the same decision again and again.
3) Please write a letter introducing yourself to a potential host family.
Dear family
My name is Alexandra Jego, Im 17 years old and Im a junior in secondary
school now. I dare to say that Im a good student; I spend Monday to Friday
studying and at the weekend I visit my grandmother and I rest. In my free time
I usually spend my time on Internet, maybe on YouTube, Facebook or even
watching movies. I also belong to a youth group where we share musical
tastes. I live with my parents and there are no children in my family, but I have
13 cousins and lots of friends.
I am a petlover so I have a cat whose name it is Violeta and a dog, whose name
it is Gastn.
I have no boyfriend.
I am fan of anime and kpop. I am not very good at sports but I play Volleyball. I
am more into Nature. I love gardening so much. I love to educate all the people
I know about the pollution and Global Warming. I love to play with small kids as
they are so innocent and kind. I also like spending time with Old people as their
experience about life is invaluable. I always learn a lot from elders.I visit old
age homes to meet and greet those old grannies.
I am so good at adjusting to any kind of environment or place. I value people
and their love more than the comforts and materials.