As an international student, study abroad participant, or a student interested in international education, you are invited to apply for the Global Peer Ambassador Program administered by the URI International Center.
Responsibilities:
- Promote international education across campus, provide cross-cultural experiences, and offer an intercultural student leadership experience that fosters professional and personal development.
- Work closely with URI’s International Center staff participating in specialized global education programming.
- Be a resource and connection to campus international students, helping them navigate in class as well as on and off-campus.
- Promote study abroad as a valuable experience that helps students achieve academic, personal, professional, and cultural growth.
What You Can Gain:
- Experience and development of public speaking skills, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- An Intercultural Leadership Micro-Credential.
- Service, leadership, and networking experience.
- Become a vital component of the International Student Community.
Opportunities to Support International Events:
- Peer Mentorship Program
- International Welcome Week Orientation Leader
- Study Abroad Fair
Requirements & Time Commitment:
- Must be enrolled at URI for the academic year
- Professionally represent the International Center
- Be able to commit a minimum of 50 hours to the Global Peer Ambassador Program
- Lead a student event
- Write a short reflection paper between 500-1000 words
We’re here to help
Office of International Students and Scholars
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm Eastern Time
International Center, 3rd FL
37 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI, 02881
Phone: 401.874.2395
issoff@etal.uri.edu
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