Mountains Beyond Mountains Reading Group Application

For information about Mountains Beyond Mountains, click here.

Students from all majors and class years are encouraged to apply
This is a competitive reading group where only 20 students will be accepted
The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on September 14.
Selected students will be notified on September 15 via email.
Selection of students will made by Professor Barbara Christie-Pope and Professor Erin Davis. They will look to create a group of participants from diverse academic backgrounds and class years.

Name of student applicant:

Student’s (anticipated) major and minor fields of study (i.e. Biology, Theatre & Communications, Politics, Economics & Business, Sociology, etc.):

Please enter a personal statement discussing why you want to participate in the Mountains Beyond Mountains reading group.

Briefly describe how participation in this reading group will be beneficial to your academic focus here at Cornell.

By submitting my application I acknowledge that selection for this reading group is competitive and not all students will be selected. If selected, I agree to read all assigned materials, attend all meetings, and participate fully in all activities related to this group. If I fail to meet these obligations, I understand that I must return the free copy of the book and may not be eligible for participation in future Berry Center or Dimensions events.