Education Abroad Ambassadors Program
The Education Abroad Ambassadors are a cohort of highly enthusiastic student volunteers with a shared passion for education abroad. Applications for the 2020-2021 cohort are officially closed. Scroll to learn more about the program and to meet the team.
Program Benefits:
- The opportunity to help others
- Professional development experience and resume boost
- Supervisor reference (based on performance)
- Holistic reflection on your time abroad and insight into education abroad processes
- Education Abroad Ambassador shirt
- Add service hours to your volunteer transcript
Program Commitment:
- One academic year
- One mandatory training session
- One meeting per month
- Average three hours per week for advising
- Participation in University events as requested (University Fest, Homecoming, etc.)
Program Eligibility:
- Binghamton University undergraduate or graduate student
- Successful participation in an education abroad program for which Binghamton recognizes credit
- Evening and weekend availability for University events (not every weekend and with notice)
Program Objectives:
Annotated Program Objectives- Professionalism and Public Speaking
- Communication and Accountability
- Teamwork
- Reflection
Program Responsibilities:
(Responsibilities may vary based on Office needs and cohort size)- Be familiar with general IEGI resources, guidelines, and deadlines
- Guide students in selecting and applying for programs that match their personal goals for education abroad
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information
- Communicate with IEGI staff with questions or issues that arise during the advising experience
- Complete projects in any down time during advising hours as tasked by IEGI staff
- Assist at least one hour at the Education Abroad Fair each semester
- Promote education abroad through word of mouth, social media, and other outreach
- Submit photos and information for Binghamton Abroad website and media
- Respond to student inquiries received via email and during advising
- Organize with student groups to create, advertise, and implement at least one education abroad program
- Identify new opportunities for promoting education abroad on campus
Questions?
- Please email any Ambassador related questions to eaambassador@binghamton.edu.