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International Ambassadors are a select group of students who volunteer to serve a leadership role within the international student community at Ãå±±½ûµØ.Ìý International Ambassadors provide welcome and arrival assistance to incoming international students, are involved with the planning and facilitation of International Orientation, and provide ongoing support through peer mentorship and organizing connection opportunities throughout the year.

International Ambassadors are a select group of students who volunteer to serve a leadership role within the international student community at Ãå±±½ûµØ.Ìý International Ambassadors provide welcome and arrival assistance to incoming international students, are involved with the planning and facilitation of International Orientation, and provide ongoing support through peer mentorship and organizing connection opportunities throughout the year.

Between now and the beginning of August, it is anticipated that leaders may spend approximately 10 hours on ambassador commitments.Ìý These commitments include one group meeting before the semester is finished and some individual work over the summer on a specific project (planning ice breakers, social activities, or an orientation session) and emailing with an incoming international student.Ìý Ambassadors are expected to be in Raleigh onÌýTuesday, August 12 as we will have a mandatory training/meeting that afternoon, before orientation events begin on Wednesday, August 13.Ìý If you’re living on-campus, OIP will work with Residence Life to request an early move-in for you.Ìý International Orientation runs through Friday, August 15.Ìý While ambassadors will share responsibilities during orientation, please block your calendars for all of Wed – Fri until our schedule is set.Ìý Unfortunately, this does mean that RAs and SAs are unable to serve as International Ambassadors due to schedule conflicts in August. During the school year, Ambassadors should expect a monthly group meeting, regular contact with new student mentees, and one of the monthly ‘group connections’ to plan.

1. Facilitate pre-arrival communication (e.g., emails, Zoom meetings, texting) to ensure new international students are well-informed and prepared for their transition.
2. Provide arrival support, including airport pickups and shopping trips, to ensure a welcoming experience for new international students.
3. Plan and facilitate international orientation to ensure effective content structure and engaging activities.
4. Lead group discussions and ice-breaker activities during orientation, sharing personal experiences to build a sense of community among international students.
5. Maintain regular communication with the new international students throughout the semester to foster ongoing connection and support.
6. Participate in monthly meetings to report progress, discuss ongoing activities and plan future initiatives.
7. Advocate for international students’ concerns by communicating issues to the Office of International Programs (OIP).

Interested students are invited to apply to serve as an International Ambassador . Applications are due by Monday, April 14. Welcoming new international students to Meredith is an exciting opportunity, and we appreciate your willingness to volunteer your time to make the transition a memorable and positive one for new students!