Study Abroad Service Application
Community Learning Agreement (BWBRS)
You must submit your CLA on BWBRS before you can log service hours in the system.
A clear, well-designed (however basic) website that has complete information and is regularly updated. It doesn’t have to be fancy or cutting-edge, but it does have to be professional-looking, ideally with NO popup ads.
Look at the site’s domain registration information at www.whois.net. If the site is official, the company’s information should be listed as the domain owner.
Make sure the URL domain is correct when you visit the site. Click on any images and links to make sure you aren’t redirected to a site within another domain.
Always look for the padlock icon. When a site is secure, you’ll see a padlock in the status bar or at the bottom of your browser window. Look for the lock before you enter any private information, including your password.
Check that there is a list of staff/faculty/program organizers, and their e-mail addresses and phone numbers.
A lot of programs have a list of collaborating organizations of universities who have previously sent students on a program-- see if there is any information like this on the website, and get in touch with previous participants.
Make sure there is complete information on the program details (Consider details like the population served, the location of service, dates and costs, the insurance coverage, etc.)
Look for a reference from another area nonprofit or academic institution and/or former students who can confirm the program’s legitimacy. Try www.idealist.org as well.
You should receive timely responses from the program regarding questions or concerns.
Google the name of the program to see whether any articles or posts have been published referring to lawsuits, credibility, etc.
University of Richmond Bonner Scholars Program
Student Information
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address While Abroad (School Address if Unknown):
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Address
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City Country/State Zip
Cell Phone Number: _________________________________ Home Phone Number: _____________________________
Study Abroad Phone Number:_________________________ Study Abroad E-mail:_____________________________
Will you have Internet and email access? ______Yes ______No Will you have cell phone access? _______Yes ______No
Study Abroad Service Site Information
Study Abroad Service Agency Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Agency Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City Country/State Zip
Agency Phone Number: ______________________________ _____ Fax: ___________________________________________
Supervisor’s Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Agency Website: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about this organization? ________________________________________________________________________
If its non-Bonner approved, have you utilized the “Checklist for Validating a Program/Website?” _____ Yes _____ No