Water Center for the Humid Tropics of Latin America and the Caribbean CATHALAC Study Abroad Program Reference Letter CATHALAC Study Abroad Program
Statement of Purpose
Applicant’s Statement of Purpose Your Statement of Purpose (SOP) should not exceed 1000 words. The SOP is to help us learn about your career plans, your interest in the program, and what you hope to achieve from the program. Please note that you are able to upload your SOP (in WORD or PDF format) to the online application form. That is why we recommend writing the SOP first and later filling out the online form. The following guiding questions must be addressed in your SOP. You may also add any other information you consider relevant. 1. Describe your academic background and interests (please specify if you did any coursework that is relevant to the program) 2. What are your academic goals you hope to achieve from the program? 3. Have you ever participated in field work, research project or a study abroad program? Please describe briefly your experience. 4. List potential areas of interest for the internship component in part II of the program. (Please take into account, CATHALAC´s thematic areas of work). 5. Describe your extracurricular activities, and any achievements (are any of them related to topics covered by this program?) 6. In conclusion, describe how the program will contribute to your career plans and long-term personal goals.