What will I do as an Ambassador?

When you chose to study abroad with Arcadia Abroad, you made the conscious decision that quality education, both inside and outside the classroom was critically important to you. Ambassadors are students just like you who want to share those values and that experience with others. 

There are several ways you can share your experience and help your fellow students understand the benefits of studying abroad through Arcadia Abroad.

Individual Student Support

Many students considering study abroad want to speak with someone who recently completed a study abroad program. I'm sure you remember all of the questions you had early on in the process: "How will this experience be meaningful to me?" "Will I meet local students or be able to get involved in the community?" "Is this program going to give me a strong academic experience?" As an Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with prospective students about several different general, academic, and social topics such as:

Country and/or program

The application process

Academics

Housing accommodations

LBGTQIA+

Race, ethnicity & identity

First time abroad

Finances

Men's / Women's topics abroad

Religion

Athletics

Events and activities

Health & wellness abroad

Daily life

Making friends

Community involvement

As students ask to speak with an Ambassador, they will be directed to the Alumni Ambassador list on our website. Students all over the U.S. will have questions about the country or program they're interested in or have questions that match the subject areas you've indicated in your application. Once contacted you will have the ability to mentor them via phone, email, text, social media... whichever way works best for you.

Other Support

Aside from individual support, there are lots of ways you can connect with students and help promote your Arcadia Abroad program.

  • Meet with our staff when they come to campus and share your story with them,
  • Join our staff when we attend a fair on campus,
  • Do a photo dump and share your memories with us for use on social media and our website,
  • Take part in an Instagram Takeover, make a TikTok, a Reel, or write a blog post about your time abroad, 
  • Tag @arcadiaabroad in your posts on social media,
  • Join our ZeeMee community and answer the questions of students preparing to go abroad and help build our online community

Tell your story

I'm sure you remember reading program reviews as you were making your choice. They gave you insight and perspective as you considered your options. Let your story be among those students are reading as they weigh their options by posting a review online. Not only will your review help others, it will help you reflect on your time abroad and serve as a writing sample when entering the job market or applying for graduate school.