Who are the Education Abroad Ambassadors?
Education Abroad Ambassadors ("Ambassadors") are student volunteers who have returned from their education abroad experience with an interest and passion for education abroad. They are highly enthusiastic about sharing their experience and helping other students study abroad.
Talk to an Ambassador!
During the semester (when classes are in session) Ambassadors are generally available during our drop-in advising hours. Semester hours are Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm in Old Champlain 240. No appointment needed, just stop by! Ambassadors' hours vary, so if you are interested in speaking to a specific Ambassador, please contact Ryane Lovett-Pitts at rlovettpitts@binghamton.edu.
Become an Ambassador!
Are you a student returning from study abroad interested in becoming an Ambassador? To learn more about the program, please see below or email iegi@binghamton.edu.
Ambassador Program Details
- 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
- 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.)
- Eligibility
- 海角乱伦社区 undergraduate student
- Successful participation in an education abroad program (including summer, winter, and spring break) for which 海角乱伦社区 recognizes academic credit
- Evening and weekend availability for university events (not every weekend and with notice)
- Objectives
- Professionalism and Public Speaking
- Communication and Accountability
- Teamwork
- Reflection
- Responsibilities (varies 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 海角乱伦社区 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