Apply to be an Ambassador with the American Semester Program & Exchanges for the 2024-2025 Academic Year!

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Answering incoming student questions on our Whatsapp group before the students arrive on campus, as well as throughout the school year
• Helping with orientation - set up, sign in, serving on the ambassador panel, serving as a campus tour guide
• Assisting the ASP&E staff with on and off-campus sociocultural programming throughout the semester
• Supporting the fostering of relationships between students on the program
• Coordinating informal gatherings with visiting international students on campus

Time Commitment:

• Ambassadors are required to assist with orientation programming at the beginning of each semester.
• The highest volume of work occurs during the two weeks before the semester starts (answering pre-arrival questions) through the first two weeks on campus, as students are getting settled on campus
• Ambassadors are expected to attend at least one ASP&E-sponsored event during the semester as well as plan one event of their own
• Outside of peak periods, the time commitment is generally 5-10 hours per month

Benefits:

This position is voluntary. Therefore, you participate as you are able. Benefits of volunteering with us include:

• Exposure to different cultures
• The chance to mentor incoming international students and share your culture with others
• Participate in ASP&E-sponsored activities for free, including on and off-campus events and excursions

Past Ambassadors have used this experience on their resumes and in job interviews. This position also qualifies for the Spartan Experience Record. Being involved in our program offers you the opportunity to give back to the MSU community and make friends with students from around the world.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in students at Michigan State University
• Foreign language skills are preferred, but not required
• Student service, study abroad, or international experience preferred
• Must be outgoing, social, have a positive attitude, and be responsible representatives of Michigan State University on all ASP&E-sponsored activities and excursions, as well as with any and all interactions with ASP&E students and staff.
• Must be in East Lansing by August 21st and available to assist with orientation August 23-24.

Application:

• Applications are accepted online through Qualtrics
• Applicants will be required to submit a current resume, and a short statement describing qualifications for, and interest in, becoming an ASP&E ambassador
• All eligible ambassadors will be notified by email and will be required to attend a training session before their first semester with the program

The application deadline to participate in Fall 2024 programming is Friday, February 23.