The Office of Study Abroad is excited to announce two new opportunities for study abroad returnees to continue their global learning, support their peers, and make a lasting impact on the Wesleyan community.
Study Abroad student leaders will work closely with the Office of Study Abroad to support Wesleyan students as they navigate each phase of their study abroad experience. Ambassadors and Peer Mentors will promote international experiences and intercultural learning opportunities, offer guidance to applicants and outgoing students, and support students once they return to campus.
If you studied abroad during your time at Wesleyan, we hope that you will consider joining our student leadership team as a Peer Mentor or Ambassador!
Study Abroad Student Leadership Positions
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Position Title
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Study Abroad Peer Mentor
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Study Abroad Ambassador
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Work Basis
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Volunteer, no minimum work hours
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Paid, 4 hours per week
Limited positions available
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Time Period
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Semester, with possibility of extension
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Semester, with possibility of extension
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Special Note
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Due to the limitations of the Fall 2020 semester, the duties of this position may be performed on campus or remotely.
Students studying outside the U.S. in Fall 2020 are eligible to apply.
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Due to the limitations of the Fall 2020 semester, the duties of this position may be performed on campus or remotely.
Unfortunately, Wesleyan is unable to pay individuals working outside the U.S. Therefore, students who are studying outside of the U.S. in Fall 2020 are not eligible to apply for an Ambassador position.
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Responsibilities
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- Appear on the Office of Study Abroad website as a point of contact for students with questions or concerns
- Offer guidance and support to students who contact you with questions about your study abroad experience
- Advocate for the needs of Wesleyan students before, during, and after their study abroad experiences by bringing ideas and suggestions to Study Abroad Ambassadors or the Office of Study Abroad staff
- Attend training at beginning of semester
Optional, but encouraged:
- Participate in one or more study abroad working groups chaired by Study Abroad Ambassadors
- Participate in events hosted by the Office of Study Abroad during the semester. Events may include pre-departure orientation, the study abroad fair, International Education Week, WesFest, etc.
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- Appear on the Office of Study Abroad website as a point of contact for students with questions or concerns
- Advise students during weekly office hours around campus or remotely
- Advocate for the needs of Wesleyan students before, during, and after their study abroad experiences by bringing ideas and suggestions to the Office of Study Abroad staff
- Assist the Office of Study Abroad in planning and executing events such as information sessions, classroom visits, pre-departure orientations, re-entry events, etc.
- Represent the Wesleyan Office of Study Abroad at campus-wide events such as the New Student Orientation, International Education Week, WesFest, etc.
- Create new study abroad resources and collaborate with fellow ambassadors to organize new initiatives on campus related to study abroad
- Chair or co-chair a working group created by the Study Abroad Ambassador team
- Attend training at the beginning of semester and regular team meetings throughout the semester
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Benefits
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- Support your fellow Wesleyan students in their study abroad journey
- Develop concrete skills to articulate the value of your study abroad experience
- Gain advising and mentoring experience
- Global Ambassadors who participate in one or more events will develop public-speaking and teamwork skills
- Global Ambassadors who participate in one or more working groups will develop event planning and execution, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Global Ambassadors who show a high level of engagement will be considered for a Study Abroad Ambassador position in future semesters
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- Support your fellow Wesleyan students in their study abroad journey
- Develop concrete skills to articulate the value of your study abroad experience
- Enhance your public-speaking, leadership, teamwork, event planning, and intercultural communication skills
- Gain advising and mentoring experience
- Receive a personalized recommendation and certificate of participation from the Office of Study Abroad
- Study Abroad Ambassadors who show a high level of engagement may be asked to continue their position in future semesters
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Qualifications
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- Experience studying abroad through Wesleyan for a semester, year, summer, or winter term
- Dedication to sharing your study abroad experiences with other Wesleyan students
- Passion to support fellow Wesleyan students as they navigate the study abroad process, from pre-departure to re-entry
- A strong desire to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in study abroad
- Reliability and accountability for overall responsibilities and timely correspondence with peers, Study Abroad Ambassadors, and the Office of Study Abroad
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- Experience studying abroad through Wesleyan for a semester, year, summer, or winter term
- Dedication to sharing your study abroad experiences with other Wesleyan students
- Passion to support fellow Wesleyan students as they navigate the study abroad process, from pre-departure to re-entry
- A strong desire to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in study abroad
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (writing, public speaking, advising)
- Reliability and accountability for overall responsibilities and timely correspondence with peers and the Office of Study Abroad
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How to Apply
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Complete the Study Abroad Peer Mentor online application
Peer Mentor applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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The application for Fall 2020 has closed.
The Spring 2021 application will be open by early 2021.
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