Study Abroad UMSL Ambassadors Program

Become an AMBASSADOR today!!!

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Keep your international experience going...!

Mission: To forge positive relationships between domestic and foreign students, and facilitate intercultural learning in a fun atmosphere. Additionally, to provide support and guidance to fellow peers while promoting education abroad opportunities.

Requirements:

Be a study abroad returnee
Current student in good-standing or recent graduate
Have strong communication skills
Be enthusiastic about study abroad and international education!
Assist in event planning with the assistance of other ambassadors and the Study Abroad staff.

Ambassadors will be chosen for the program through an application and selection process and should be able to attend the first Ambassadors meeting the beginning of each semester.

Responsibilities:

As an Ambassador your main role is that of a mentor for your incoming international student, providing them with firsthand knowledge of the university life, coursework, social networking, and student life in Missouri/USA. As their mentor, you will help them become more acclimated and involved on-campus. Sharing of your own personal experiences, fears, and accomplishments through your time abroad give you a chance to ‘relive’ your memories and help new students understand how to cope with and make the most of their experience at UMSL!

You will also be able to serve as a Peer Mentor by sharing your experiences with other UMSL students and offering preliminary advice to potential applicants.

Study Abroad Ambassadors are expected to participate in both Promotional and Social events.

PROMOTIONAL: exchange

Participate in at least one study abroad promotional event throughout the semester. Some examples are helping to plan and work our Study Abroad Fair or Open Houses, participate on a Study Abroad panel or outgoing orientation, or participate in class visits with the Study Abroad Office.
Write a featured student article about your experience abroad for our student experiences page and service as a peer mentor for UMSL Students looking study abroad.

SOCIAL:

Attend and help plan one Ambassador Group social event throughout the semester with your exchange student.
Be a mentor and great resource for incoming exchange students and UMSL students looking to study abroad. You should meet with your exchange student within the first week of their arrival for an informal lunch or coffee meeting. It is also suggested that you make yourself available about once a month to meet up with your student and connect over coffee, a concert, or any other social event. It is also necessary that you provide your student with a way of keeping in contact with you as questions arise during their semester.

Benefits:
In addition to meeting new, fun international and UMSL students, you will also gain:

Better Communication and public speaking skills
Excellent leadership and team building experiences
A chance to share enthusiasm for international education and overseas experiences
Greater self awareness/knowledge (values, interests, goals)
Good resume/CV addition

How to Apply:
Download an application today and submit it to our office! Apply now by JULY 15 to be an Ambassador for the upcoming academic year!

Join Us:
If you have specific questions about this program please contact the Ambassadors Program Coordinator, via e-mail at studyabroad@umsl.edu.

Study Abroad Office

Study Abroad UMSL Ambassadors Program

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