Become a Global Ambassador
If you loved your Trinity College Study Away experience and want to share your expertise with
other students and help prepare them to study away, consider applying to the Global
Ambassador program.
Student interns who have recently returned from studying away, Global Ambassadors are peer
advisors and recruitment specialists for their program, and serve as a primary point of contact
for prospective students interested in a Trinity College Study Away program.
This is a one semester position. The time commitment varies throughout the semester. Please
consider your other responsibilities around campus to ensure that you are able to fulfill the
requirements of this position.
Qualifications
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Have leadership experience or an interest in developing these skills
Be reliable, responsible and able to adapt to new initiatives and priorities
Possess strong public speaking skills and be self-directed, responsible and organized,
approachable and outgoing
Be dedicated, committed and creative - think of new and innovative ways to promote
your program
Responsibilities
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Work two hours per week in the Office of Study Away, plus additional hours for events
as needed
Assist with pre-departure meetings at the end of the semester
Assist with social media for your program
Advise students during office hours
Assist with and coordinate various recruitment projects and events
Conduct general informational meetings
Assist with clerical tasks as assigned
Various activities and presentations across campus
Compensation/Requirements
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Successful candidates must attend training sessions held during the first two weeks of
the semester and will receive a stipend of $300, contingent upon successful completion
of the program
How To Apply
In order to be considered, all applicants must send the following materials to
studyaway@trincoll.edu no later than August 1, 2015:
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Completed Global Ambassador Application
Updated resume
Photo of you taken in the city where you studied away. (This photo will not be
taken into account in reviewing your application, and it will only be used if you
are hired as a GA.
Office of Study Away Study Away Global Ambassador
Application - Fall 2015
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Class Year: _______________________ Student ID # ___________________________
Major(s): ________________________________________________________________
Minor(s): ________________________________________________________________
Cell phone: ___________________________
Semester(s) spent studying away: _________________________________________
Study away program(s): __________________________________________________
Submit an updated resume along with the following information:
Why are you interested in being a Global Ambassador?
Are you involved in other activities on campus? Please elaborate on these and any leadership
positions you have held.
Why would you recommend that students study away? Why would you recommend your
particular program?
What would you like to share with students about your study away experience?
What ideas do you have about publicizing your program on campus and recruiting students?
Please describe any experience with blogging, marketing, social media and photography.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
If you are accepted to be a Global Ambassador, you will have a profile on our website for
prospective study away students to see that includes your photo and some information about
you. Note that the information that you provide below will be public on the Study Away
website.
Please complete the following information for your profile:
Hometown:
Something you are involved with around campus (clubs, sports, etc):
Your favorite campus hangout:
Your post-graduation plans:
Your favorite Bantam memory:
Your favorite TV show:
Your favorite dessert:
A fun fact about you: