What is the team looking for in this year’s applicants?

This year we are looking to fill 12 positions total for both the Traveling Member positions and for the Volunteer Course Assistant positon. The team will consist of 8 Traveling Members and 4 Volunteer Course Assistants. Experience in the fields of engineering, business, or human development, combined with a desire to participate in construction, structural design, and grant writing is preferred. Additionally, any level of Spanish proficiency would be beneficial, but is not required.

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Do I have to be an engineer?

No! We are now looking for upper-level business and human-development focused majors to play a key role in next year’s team.

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When are applications due for the 2024-2025 NDSEED team?

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 to be considered for the 2024-2025 NDSEED team. If you have been chosen for an interview, you will be notified by the following day.

 

What will I do as a traveling NDSEED team member?

Traveling members will also lead the fundraising, trip planning, and design process as well as travel during the summer for bridge construction.

 

If I am studying abroad during the 2024-2025 academic year can I still be a part of NDSEED?

Students traveling abroad wishing to be a part of the NDSEED team may apply for a VCA position.

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Where will the team be traveling?

Since NDSEED's last four projects have been in Bolivia, it is likely that next year's project will also be somewhere in Bolivia.

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When and for how long will the team be traveling?

Traveling team members will spend 6-8 weeks early in the summer of 2025 constructing the bridge.

 

What is a Volunteer Course Assistant?

As a VCA you will gain basic engineering skills and become familiar with the NDSEED project. These skills will be beneficial for those hoping to participate as a Traveling Member in the future. VCA’s will assist the NDSEED program during the fundraising, trip planning, and design process necessary to build a bridge each summer. ​

 

There will be no Letter of Recommendation required this year.