Interested in becoming an International Student Ambassador? Here’s what you need to know.
International Student Ambassadors enhance the University’s international student community through leadership and engagement. As an ambassador, you will work alongside the staff at Brock International to build an inviting, supportive atmosphere for international students on campus.
Being an ambassador takes commitment and dedication.
Ambassadors play an integral role in making other students feel at home, whether they are international students looking to connect, or domestic students interested in learning about different cultures. To help support this, ambassadors are required to dedicate 80 hours to the role throughout the Fall and Winter Terms.
If you apply and are selected to be an ambassador, you are making a commitment to:
- Be visible, friendly, and available to chat with other students who have questions or need help.
- Promote events and initiatives facilitated by Brock International and campus partners.
- Be a spokesperson and advocate for Brock’s international community.
- Represent the international student community and Brock International at events.
Benefits of being an
International Student Ambassador
Tuition Savings
In exchange for their hard work and dedication, ambassadors are granted assistance towards the cost of studying in Canada, having their international tuition fees reduced to the domestic student rate.
Networking Opportunities
Participating in Brock International’s many events and promotional campaigns provides ambassadors a multitude of opportunities to meet and engage not only with other students, but also with staff, faculty, and members of community organizations.
Communication & Confidence
Working diligently to make others feel more comfortable at Brock will help you feel more comfortable too! Ambassadors often comment on how their experiences communicating with a diverse range of people helped them to come out of their shell.
Professional Skills
As with any job, we want our ambassadors to feel that they can add new skills to their resume. Being an ambassador can help you to learn and grow so you can take skills like teamwork in a multicultural environment, public speaking, peer mentorship and leadership with you as you move forward in your professional career.
How to Apply
Brock’s International Student Ambassador program contributes to the University’s strategic priority to offer a transformational and accessible academic and university experience. It follows a formal award application process through Student Accounts & Financial Aid. This award program recognizes up to 10 international students who exemplify the University’s mission and vision through academic achievement and community engagement efforts both on and off campus.
To apply, you must:
- Complete and sign the online application form.
- Provide two signed and dated letters of endorsement from people who are nominating you for the award.
- Create a 2 to 5-minute video describing why you feel you would make an excellent International Student Ambassador.
For more information on the application requirements, please visit the International Student Ambassador program application form, available through Student Accounts & Financial Aid.
Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted no later than April 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
If you have questions about the International Student Ambassador Award program, please contact isa@brocku.ca or stop by the International Centre (2nd floor) to chat.
