CGE Ambassadors

The Center for Global Engagement ambassadors are a group of student leaders, both domestic and international, who represent the Center through events and programming. This may include welcoming international visitors and helping them adjust to life at Baylor, as well as talking to peers about study abroad.

Meet the 2019-2020 CGE Ambassadors

Ambassador Responsibilities

• Welcoming new international students and serving as a peer mentor during Global Bears Week at the beginning of both fall and spring semesters
  • Fall GBW Dates: August 19^th – 22^nd, 2019
  • Spring GBW Dates: January 8^th – 10^th, 2020
• Serving as a peer mentor for international students during their first semester at Baylor by serving as a resource to them
• Attendance at all monthly meetings and trainings, including Fall training which occurs before Global Bears Week begins
  • Spring Training: Wednesday, April 10^th, 2019, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (tentative)
  • Fall Training: August 16^th and 17^th, 2019 (tentative)
• Assisting with all local ISSS events put on by the Center for Global Engagement, including the International Student Retreat
  • International Student Retreat: September TBA, 2019 (tentative)
• Assisting with at least 1 ISSS trip per semester (NASA, Round Rock Outlet Mall and Asian Markets, Texas State Fair, Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas Rangers Baseball game, etc.)
• Hosting international guests who come to campus
• Assisting the Study Abroad office with outreach efforts to the campus community as needed

 

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with individuals from other countries/cultures
• Respect other individuals’ values, beliefs, and tradition even if they differ from your own
• Be flexible and patient as schedules tend to change and new tasks are assigned
• Be outgoing and engaging and have an “Above and Beyond” attitude
• Be skilled at working in a group environment as a leader
• Previous experience studying or living abroad is highly valued but not required

 

How to Apply

• Fill out the online application form HERE. - *Please note that applications are now closed for the 2019-2020 school year*
• Once the deadline has passed you will receive a notification to schedule an interview, as well as a commitment form that you must bring signed to your interview. *Please note that interview spots are limited and not all applicants will receive an interview.*
• Interviews will take place on Monday, March 25^th and Tuesday, March 26^th
• You will be notified by email whether or not you have been accepted by Monday, April 1^st

 

Application Deadline

• Applications for the 2019-2020 CGE Ambassadors are closed. Please check back later for updates on new applcation cycles.

 

Questions?

• Email Brandon_Hoye@baylor.edu.