Intercultural Ambassador Program
SDSU International Student Center & Global Education Project
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Are you an Ambassador?
A group of SDSU international students will be selected to participate in a leadership development program promoting global understanding and cross-cultural exchange in San Diego public schools. This is a voluntary program (no stipend paid), but ambassadors will have a $400 budget for travel and presentation/materials costs.
Informational Meeting
Have you ever wanted to share some experiences and insights about your country and culture with American students and teachers? Do you enjoy working with children? If your answers are yes, the Intercultural Ambassador Program may be an excellent opportunity for you. This program offers SDSU international students the chance to develop unique skills in promoting intercultural understanding in San Diego public schools. Come to the informational meeting or go ahead and apply!
Friday, Sep 28, 2018, 01:00 PM
SDSU International Student Center
Applications Due October 19, 2018
What are the expectations for this program?
During Fall 2018 and Winter 2019, ambassadors will receive 9-12 hours of training in public speaking, intercultural communications, global competence, and leadership development.
During Spring 2019, ambassadors will prepare and make 3 presentations to two different public school classes (total of 6 presentations) on topics related to their respective countries and cultures.
After training, the time commitment during Spring 2019 semester will be approximately 16-18 hours. This amount includes the time necessary to prepare and give 6 presentations and includes travel time to schools.
Ambassadors will be reimbursed for mileage costs to and from school sites.
Who is eligible and who gets selected?
To be eligible for this program, you must be a student during Fall 2018 and Spring 2019, hold a valid F-1 or J1 visa, have an overall G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, and have access to transportation. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and provide strong responses to the questions below will be invited for an interview. Brief interviews will be scheduled Oct. 31-Nov. 2 for select applicants. Participants will be selected for their:
Ability to communicate effectively to groups, especially children;
Ability to view international events and issues from a global perspective;
Ability to gather and effectively share information about one’s country and culture; and
Previous experience with youth, intercultural programs, and activities.
Complete Online Application before October 19th
If you are interested in becoming a 2018-19 Intercultural Ambassador, complete and submit the online application by 4:00pm Friday, October 19, 2018.
If you have questions, please contact Roselyn Enwemeka at the International Student Center Programs Office (internationalevents@mail.sdsu.edu) or Stephanie Duran at CGEP (Stephanie.Duran@sdsu.edu). Applications will be screened by the selection committee. Interviews will be arranged for the finalists.
California Global Education Project at SDSU
Email: cgep@sdsu.edu
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Location: 6475 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA, USA
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