When will the school open?
The real answer is “when it’s ready.” The less smarmy answer is that our goal is to break ground 2012/13. We’ll keep folks updated through the newsletter.
How much is the school?
The tuition for the first year is $19,000. This includes everything except airfare to the school. With that said, we expect to offer some degree of scholarship to 75% of our students. If you don’t think you can afford it, but are called deeply to attend, contact us and let’s see what we can work out. Besides scholarships, we will also offer work programs to offset the cost of tuition.
When can I apply?
If you are interested in applying, contact us. We are currently organizing a list of first year prospective students. If you contact us, we’ll set up a conversation to see if the school is a good fit. If so, we’ll keep a dialogue open and move from there.
What kind of tools do you use to monitor learning progress and assessment?
We are the best judges of our accomplishments, because we set the goals, we know what we hope to achieve, and what results we consider acceptable. In this light we learn to self–evaluate and do honest reflection. Before the year begins, we will work together in determining learning goals. These goals will be revisited halfway through the year and again at the end of the program. After graduation, students will illustrate accomplishments at years one, three, five and ten following graduation. Since our definition of success relies on how students create social change rather than what score they earn on a test (we have no tests), it is with these reports that we can qualitatively assess the success of the individual’s self-defined progress and the school’s mission.
Will I get a recognized degree or diploma after this course? College credit?
The true answer is maybe. We are in conversation with several colleges and universities regarding accreditation through those institutions. With that said, every college and university is unique and while a precedent from other schools helps, it is not guaranteed. Students should contact the college they hope to obtain credit before coming to The Mycelium School. We will assist you in any ways we can toward this end.
All students receive a certification in Natural Building and Permaculture.
What can I expect after graduation?
Since one of the ultimate missions of the school to be a catalyst for social innovation, mentors from the school will collaborate with graduates for up to three years after graduation to bring student’s social ventures to life.
Besides the comprehensive support the school will offer the school’s alum, more and more colleges and potential employers are looking for students with hands-on international exposure. Check out this article from the dean of admissions at Harvard University.
What kind of work opportunities would be possible on completion of such a course?
The focus of this program is mainly to prepare 18-30 year olds to be proactive global citizens. With the broad skill sets cultivated at The Mycelium School, a graduate can expect to have a leg up on other applicants as they apply to institutions of higher education as well as positions in the market place. In a study conducted by the Coalition for the Advancement of International Studies, 86% of corporations stated they will need managers and employees with greater international knowledge in the coming decade.
Graduates will also be well situated to be key players as they either begin their own social ventures or join organizations within the non-profit, NGO, social or hybrid business worlds.
How will this experience benefit my future?
Hands-on international experience, systems thinking and social entrepreneurship is more important than ever to society and the individual as our world becomes increasingly interdependent. Economic, political, social, and environmental challenges require global solutions. Not only will your experience at The Mycelium School open doors for you within higher education and business, but will give you the tools needed to be the architect of your life. You will cultivate your critical thinking about the world and your relation to it and thus align yourself meaningfully. With this right alignment your actions will not only be of great service to those you engage with, but you will live with intention, clarity and focus; a prerequisite for happiness.
If you have a question that’s not answered here, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you.
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