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Congratulations on your decision to pursue an international co-op! This is a two part application process. By clicking “Apply Now” you will create an International Co-op Application which will be reviewed by an International Co-op team member. If your application meets the preliminary requirements, you will be prompted to schedule a consultation meeting. After this consultation meeting is complete, if your application is approved, you will begin Part 2 of the application process where you will be able to apply to specific programs.

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weServe Africa

Various, Benin; Various, Gambia; Various, Mozambique

Program Terms:

Fall/Winter,
Spring/Summer

Restrictions:

Drexel undergraduate students enrolled in a co-op program

Dates / Deadlines:

Academic Year below always refers to the start of each academic year. Fall is the first term in an academic year and it always starts in September of every year. Please refer to the start and end date listed below for appropriate application term. If you do not see the date range applicable to you, please contact the International Co-op Team. Click here for more co-op terms details.

Term	Academic Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall/Winter	2013	07/09/2013**	Rolling Admission	09/23/2013	03/28/2014
** Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and will be required to complete additional materials to register the co-op placement.

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Eligible Major(s):	Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Program Description:

weServe Africa

Program Description:
Service through Innovation! weServe is a unique service learning experience that qualifies for co-op credit at Drexel University. This program is open to students with an interest in service and leadership in under-served communities. weServe’s Mission:

"To enable experiential learning and leadership development for students through a firsthand understanding of healthcare needs and disparities at a local and global level, and to address such unmet needs by service through innovation and partnership. weServe is designed by and for students to build partnerships through service and leadership, to enhance their academic and professional experiences. Through weServe, students can exercise creativity when confronted with real-world problems and apply their education to the immediate benefit of patients and/or communities".

Job Description and Required Skills

Job Title: weServe Africa Co-op

Job Description:
Some of the projects previous students have accomplished:

Work in rural health facilities
Computer networking, library development, community projects
Building and repairing adaptive technologies and assistive devices for people with disabilities
Rehabilitation projects
Bioinformatics

Required Job Skills: The job description and skills will be determined on a case-by-case basis, based on the student’s skills, experiences, and academic major.

Number of Positions: Numerous

GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA

Program Fee: N/A

Compensation: Unpaid

Financial Award: Students will be considered for a financial award from the Steinbright Career Development Center once accepted and paperwork submitted. Additionally, the student’s academic department may have some funds.

Housing: Provided by host institution

Visa Requirement: Students will receive assistance in applying for a visa

Resources:
For any questions regarding the weServe program, please contact the program director, at weServe@drexel.edu or visit http://www.drexel.edu/weServe