(BPJ) Overseas Programs/Trip Participation Application

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The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Backpack Journalism (BPJ) Overseas Programs/Trip Participation Application
(BPJ Rachael Trost in Changdu, China)
The Murrow Backpack Journalism project enlists smart, dedicated and curious student-journalists to
travel into some of the world's most remote regions to report on stories that count. As a backpack
journalist, students are outfitted with—and trained in the use of—the latest video, audio and web
technology. They're sent either solo or in teams of two into the field to create television, radio, Web and
print news reports which are disseminated to broadcast and print organizations throughout the Pacific
Northwest. This is a competitive scholarship program targeted toward juniors and seniors in the
ComJour sequence. If you are outside those parameters, convince us why we should send you.
(Stevee Chapman in the Galapagos)
BPJ Mindy Rossner in Sri
Lanka
If you have the dream and the passion we want you!
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Murrow BPJ Application:
If you have questions please contact Murrow College Director of Global Engagement Lucrezia Cuen
Paxson at [email protected]. Completed applications should be submitted to the Murrow Business
Office (3rd floor Jackson Hall {formerly MurW}). Applications for 2014-15 excursions due by October 1st!
(fall and winter trips due now, hurry!)
Applicant Name:
WSU ID No.:
Date of Application
Email Address:
Home Address:
Phone:
City, State Zip:
Emergency Contact:
Emergency Contact Phone:
Anticipated date of graduation:
Certified in the Murrow College:
Yes
No
Degree sequence/emphasis:
Do you have a valid passport?
Yes
No
To help us learn more about you, please answer the following questions. You may attach a separate sheet,
but please keep your answers to no more than one (1) additional page.
1. Do you have cross-platform writing/ journalism experience? (Please describe)
2. State your qualifications for this program. (Tell us why we should pick you!)
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3. If selected, you will be sent to a foreign country and may encounter some harsh living conditions as
well as potentially disturbing social conditions. How will you prepare for this?
4. What other experiences or extracurricular activities have you been involved in and how might these
experiences help you in this program?
5. Do you speak, write or read any foreign languages? Please describe degree of fluency. (This is not a
required skill, we just would like to know. )
6. Do you feel you would be comfortable in a country where English is not the first language? How
might you prepare?
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7. In the past we have sent students to a number of regions. Plans are in the works for new
destinations as well. Mark any you would be willing to travel to.
Changdu, China_____
Sri Lanka___________
Thailand___________
Guatemala____
Ecuador________
Costa Rica______
Nicaragua_____
Galapagos___
Mozambique_____ Nepal______
All destinations_____
Please note any place you would prefer not to travel__________________________________________
8. If you are selected in the first round, we will request an interview and references. The referees (up
to three) should note why you would be a good candidate for this program.
If you would like to include those references here please note. Now______Later______.

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