The mission of the UL Lafayette Study Abroad Ambassador Program is to foster and educate students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on the advantages of broadening their education through studying abroad.
The UL Lafayette Study Abroad Ambassador Program is a voluntary program in which past participants of UL Lafayette Study Abroad Programs promote and share their unique, real-life experiences gained from studying abroad. Ambassadors are motivated and passionate about the program and students may take advantage of Ambassadors’ stories to begin creating their own Study Abroad experience.
Responsibilities:
- Attend a mandatory Ambassador Training session at the beginning of each semester (approximately 1 hour). You will learn about study abroad scholarship opportunities to be able to relay this information to students.
- Attend Study Abroad Fairs to assist in recruiting (5-hour commitment between fairs).
- Give presentations to various classes throughout each semester (minimum of 3 presentations per semester, approximately 20 minutes each). Any Ambassador presenting to classes and/or organizations on campus must have previously attended at least 2 presentations given by a Study Abroad Coordinator.
- Attend Pre-Departure meetings for the respective study abroad programs that you have attended to offer advice and answer questions students may have.
- Social Media Ambassador: Ambassadors selected for the social media role will focus specifically on creating content for Study Abroad social media platforms. Responsibilities may include creating photos, videos, Reels, Stories, and other promotional content featuring study abroad experiences, programs, destinations, and student experiences.
Benefits:
- Looks great on resumes
- International and leadership experience
- Public Speaking experience
- Social media and content creation experience
- Opportunity to share your experiences and excitement about studying abroad with others