IELP Conversation Partners Program Application

IELP Conversation Partners Program Application

Thank you for your interest in joining our conversation partner program. Please tell us about yourself and your preferences by answering the following questions.

Personal and Contact Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Gender*

Select

Date of Birth

Email Address*

Phone Number*

What is your current affiliation with the University of Washington?*

IELP Student

Undergraduate Student

Graduate Student

Faculty/staff

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Participant

Which quarter would you like to be matched with a conversation partner?*

Spring 2025

What is your UW NetID?*

This information is used to verify your affiliation to the University of Washington.

Which IELP Program*

Business Intelligence for Global Entrepreneurship

Global Business Program

Global Connections Program

Graduate Preparation Program

Rits BES

Short Term English Program

VISIT/VISER

What is your major/field of study?*

Language Proficiency

What is your native language?*

Select or enter value

What other languages do you speak?

Please select all that apply.

Select or enter value

Availability and Preferences

How often would you like to meet with your conversation partner?*

Twice per week

Once per week

Once or twice per month

When will you usually be available to meet with your conversation partner?*

Weekdays - during the day

Weekdays - during the evenings

Weekends - during the day

Weekends - during the evenings

How do you prefer to meet with your conversation partner?*

In person

Virtually

No preference

What factors would you like us to use when matching you with a conversation partner?*

Please note that we will do our best, but we cannot guarantee that all preferences will be met.

Select

Which gender do you hope your conversation partner will identify as?*

Same gender as me

Different gender than me

Which language do you hope your conversation partner will speak?*

Select or enter value

Which of your hobbies do you hope your conversation partner will also be interested in?*

Select all that apply.

Select or enter value

Please describe any other preferences you have about your conversation partner match.*

Additional Questions

Why do you want a conversation partner and what do you hope to get out of participating in the program?*

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your desired conversation partner?

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