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About Global Student Ambassadors

The Global Student Ambassador Program is designed to develop intercultural skills for any student, domestic or international. They will assist international students with engaging the Purdue University community to promote a sense of belonging. Global Student Ambassadors champion the programming and engagement initiatives for Purdue University’s Global Partnerships and Programs. This is accomplished through planning and execution of events throughout the semester, including but not limited to: Weeks of Welcome, Parent Orientation, Game Nights, and International Education Week. In addition to coordinating activities, ambassadors will help students navigate the challenges of studying in a new country, such as adjusting to a new culture, getting involved, and adapting to a new academic system. Global Student Ambassadors will also assist with welcoming and engaging visiting international cohorts.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Global Student Abmassador Program would have the following qualifications:
  • Be a current Purdue University graduate student (having studied at Purdue for at least one semester) or undergraduate student (having studied at Purdue at least one year)
  • Be open-minded and willing to assist everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion, or disability
  • Have interest in intercultural experiences
  • Commit to one semester as an ambassador (Fall:August to December or Spring: January to May)

Responsibilities

Global Student Ambassadors will:

  • Assist incoming international students with academic, cultural, and social transitions
  • Introduce international students to campus and community resources
  • Connect students to the larger Purdue University community
  • Involve students in campus activities, organizations, and programs
  • Participate in and facilitate Global Partnerships and Programs sponsored activities and events (minimum of 3 per semester)
  • Attend 3 of the Global Partnership and Programs’ leadership seminars
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with the Global Partnerships and Programming team and other ambassadors
  • Recommend programs or activities for further student involvement
  • Attend the Center for Career Opportunities’ Resume workshop to enhance the ambassador’s experience
  • Join and participate in at least one subcommittee, including, but not limited to: social media, campus tours, event planning, and advertising
  • Complete pre- and post-reflective assessment and goal setting for professional and personal development

Benefits

Ambassadors will gain the following benefits:
  • Develop leadership and mentoring skills that are transferrable to future careers
  • Strengthen cross-cultural/intercultural communication skills
  • Develop long-lasting friendships with peers from all around the world
  • Contribute to internationalizing and diversifying Purdue University’s community
  • Letter of reference for active ambassadors