Global Ambassador
Global Ambassadors are UNM students who have studied abroad fo
r 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
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:What do Global Ambassadors do?
Requirements & Benefits
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: *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
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 How can I become a Global Ambassador?
Current Ambassadors
VU Amsterdam, Fall 2024 Trinity is a Nursing major who studied abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands, an experience that pushed her out of her comfort zone and transformed her perspective on the world. Initially hesitant, she found the courage to go after speaking with past study abroad students—an encouragement she now hopes to provide as a Global Ambassador. While abroad, she traveled extensively, gaining insights into different cultures and developing independence. Her experiences taught her resilience, adaptability, and the importance of cross-cultural communication. With a caring heart and a passion for sharing her journey, Trinity is eager to inspire others to take the leap and explore the world. Advice for other students: Talk to everyone you can. Get to know their story because you will learn so much through that little interaction and you’ll never see them again so it really doesn’t hurt! Chung Ang University, Fall 2024 Susan is an East Asian Studies major with a Chinese concentration and an Art minor at UNM. She spent a semester abroad in Seoul, South Korea, where she expanded her global perspective and honed her communication and time management skills. While abroad, she worked as a Blog Abroad Recipient for GEO and interned as a GSI at Chung-Ang University. Passionate about international education, Susan hopes to inspire and assist other students in their study abroad journeys. She sees the Global Ambassador program as a way to build connections, gain experience in the field, and encourage more students to explore the world. Advice for other students: I would say do a lot of research. Either by looking online or talking to other people who have done it before you. The more research you do the more prepared you will be for your time abroad. I will also be open to everything that goes your way. Be open to change. Be open to making friends. Be open to new adventures, but also be open for the challenges. Not everything will be smooth, but take it with stride. Learn to find new solutions and to make the best of whatever comes your way. API University of New South Wales, Fall 2024 Emely is a Computer Science major with a minor in Electrical Engineering who studied abroad in Sydney, Australia. Her time at the University of New South Wales broadened her academic and professional perspectives, helping her develop adaptability, resilience, and cross-cultural communication skills—key qualities in the tech industry. Emely hopes to inspire and support students who may have hesitations about studying abroad due to financial, academic, or cultural concerns. As a Global Ambassador, she aims to encourage others to step outside their comfort zones, embrace international opportunities, and gain the invaluable personal and professional growth that comes with global education. Advice for other students: If you're considering studying abroad, my advice is to embrace every opportunity and be open to challenges. Research scholarships to help with financial concerns. Understand that adjusting to a new academic and cultural environment takes time, but the growth you experience is worth it. Take classes that help you understand the local culture and explore beyond the tourist spots to fully immerse yourself. Most importantly, don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, it's in those moments that you'll learn the most about yourself and the world around you.
Trinity Harbaugh
Susan Perrone
Emely Seheon
