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International Student Ambassador (ISA)

International Student Ambassadors (ISAs) are current undergraduate Stony Brook University students who volunteer to welcome and aid incoming international students during Undergraduate International Student Orientation.  ISAs play a major role in assisting with the adjustment of new undergraduate international students during their transition to the university community.  ISAs are a vital component of International Student Orientation and an important resource for new students.  Volunteering as an ISA is not only a great service opportunity but it is also a leadership and networking opportunity. 

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Responsibilities

International Student Ambassadors assist with the following activities:

  • Attend and take part in training sessions.
  • Assist new undergraduate international students as they complete orientation tasks.
  • Facilitate discussion during student success workshops on topics such as adjusting to the US culture and educational system, and getting involved.
  • Provide information about campus life and answer students' questions.
  • Support programming for new undergraduate international students.
  • Assist orientation supervisors as needed.

 

What We Look For

  • Must have a minimum semester and cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
  • Must be an undergraduate student in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.
  • Must attend and be on time for all required training sessions and events.
  • Must commit to the position for the full International Student Orientation program in January before classes start.
  • Prompt response to all office communications (email, Google Calendar invitations, etc.).
  • Strong interpersonal skills, especially when communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong desire to help new international students.
  • Self-motivated.

What You Can Gain

  • Experience and development of public speaking skills, teamwork, and problem-solving.
  • Networking with University staff and fellow ISAs.
  • Possibility to move into your residence hall early for residential ISAs.

Time Commitment

  • Training is January 17 - 18. Training is provided and mandatory for all International Student Ambassadors. International Student Ambassadors work during International Student Orientation/New Seawolf Winter Welcome, January 19 - 22. 

Application & Selection Process

The ISA application is now closed for Winter 2023. 

ISA Interest 

If you are interested in the ISA position for Summer 2023 and beyond, please click here to complete the International Student Ambassador Interest Form.