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GLOBAL AMBASSADORS

If you鈥檙e a returning off-campus study student, you鈥檙e eligible to participate in our Global Ambassadors program. Global Ambassadors volunteer 20 hours per semester promoting off-campus studies for the Center for Global Engagement, sharing their stories through presentations and outreach across campus.

Activities

• Give short (10-minute) presentations about your off-campus study experience to students and groups or organizations that you鈥檝e been involved in (athletics, youth groups, residence halls, etc.)
• Participate in various campus events as a representative of the Center for Global Engagement (like the Off-Campus Study Fair, pre-departure meetings and student panels)
• Contribute to our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Engage in marketing initiatives across campus

Candidates must

• Have experience studying off-campus through 快猫短视频 or one of its affiliate programs (CIEE, SIT, IES, TEANabroad, The Philadelphia Center, etc.)
• Attend ambassador training programs
• Commit to participating in events throughout the year
• Log a total of 20 volunteer hours over the semester
• Commit to a minimum of one semester
• Be in good academic standing

Benefits

• Develop marketable experience with public speaking, mentoring, time management and public relations
• Learn how to articulate what you learned during your study abroad experience and how to apply that to your future endeavors
• Receive a Global Ambassador t-shirt

PEER ADVISORS

When you return to campus, you bring a new set of skills and a depth of experience to our student population. Why not work in our office as a peer advisor? You鈥檒l be able to share your experiences with other students and help them make their decision with confidence. If you鈥檙e interested, let us know by stopping by the Center for Global Engagement and talking with our staff.

GLOBETROTTER CALENDAR

Now that you鈥檝e returned from a semester or year off-campus, you鈥檒l want to re-acclimate yourself to Hope. The Center for Global Engagement provides workshops, events and presentations to help you with your transition.

Check out our calendar for events with other returnees.

SCAPE MAGAZINE

Want to publish a story, photo, or blog entry? SCAPE offers a glimpse into the world of off-campus study offered through the Center for Global Engagement. This annual collection of student stories and experiences are packed full of great reflections, stories and photos. Inspire others to explore studying off-campus! Stop by the center to pick up your free copy!

SENIOR SEMINAR CLASS

Senior seminars are designed to be a capstone on the liberal arts experience you鈥檝e received at Hope. In the spring semester we are excited to teach a 鈥淯npacking from Study Abroad and Repacking for Global Citizenship鈥� seminar for students who have returned from studying off-campus. Find more information on offerings and descriptions.