Global Ambassador

Global Ambassadors are UNM students who have studied abroad foSong and Ethnography 2024r a semester or academic year, and would like to encourage their fellow UNM students to go abroad as well.This program is an opportunity to share your global perspectives and study abroad stories, raise awareness and interest in study abroad programs and inspire your peers to engage in diverse and inclusive cross-cultural experiences worldwide. Students want to hear from their peers, so the anecdotes, advice, and expertise from returned students are our excellent resources for students who are considering study abroad.

About

What do Global Ambassadors do?

Global Ambassadors are involved in a range of projects, including organizing and attending study abroad recruitment events, hosting information sessions or tables, and much more. Each mentor choses which particular projects to become engaged in and may even initiate their own programming! Mentors also make themselves available to be in communication with prospective study abroad students who want to learn more about UNM study abroad programs. 

 

Qualifications:

  • Enthusiastic student who wants to support perspective study abroad students
  • Ability to holistically reflect upon and articulate a variety of topics from time abroad
  • Maintaining a professional demeanor and positive attitude while representing UNM Study Abroad
  • Possess strong multi-faceted communication skills (writing, speaking)
  • Reliability and accountability for overall responsibilities and timely correspondence with staff members
  • Preferred but not required: Interest in social media content creation and/or event planning
  • Must be physically on campus during the semester you are applying/choosen to be an ambassador
    • Fall Ambassadors are required to be back at UNM taking courses during the Fall semester
    • Spring Ambassadors are required to be back at UNM taking courses during the Spring semester. 

Requirements & Benefits

During the semester the Study Abroad Ambassador duties include:

  • Attending ambassador trainings and kick-off
  • Providing written program testimonial
  • Submitting an ambassador profile to be showcased on study abroad website
  • Connecting with students that have questions about your program and/or time abroad
  • Committing 20 hours of time throughout the semester to participate in various on-campus study abroad outreach events such as:
    • Participating in at least three outreach events each semester, one must be the Study Abroad Fair 
    • Attend program- and topic- specific info sessions
    • Leading at least one peer advising session each semester
  • Main campus ambassadors will work with GEO staff on social media content and on-campus events
  • Provide feedback and ideas on different outreach events

Your time as an Ambassador may begin on-site during your time away (only at Exchange partner universities) by sharing information about UNM and coming to study in New Mexico!

 

Benefits:

  • $500 sholarship for ambassadors who complete all outlined duties*
  • Ambassador swag and additional rewards
  • Hone your resume, leadership and public speaking skills
  • Expand your network at UNM and beyond
  • Personal and professional development

*Paid positions are limited. Once all paid positions are filled, interested students will be offered a volunteer position. Volunteer ambassadors will participate in outreach events at will.

Apply

How can I become a Global Ambassador?

Applications will be accepted twice a year in August and January. 

 

Fall semester ambassador application: Due January 15th

Spring semester ambassador application: Due August 15th

 

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