International Student Ambassador Application

Thank you for your interest in serving as an ambassador during our upcoming international student orientation! Applications are due by 11:59pm on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Name
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Pronouns
EIU Email
WhatsApp Phone Number
Please select all the social media platforms you regularly use.

Please select all the social media platforms you regularly use. Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) LinkedIn Snapchat Other (list any you use that are not listed above)
Please select your classification

Please select your classification Undergraduate Student (earning a Bachelor's degree) Graduate Student (earning a Master's degree)
Do you currently have a graduate assistantship?

Do you currently have a graduate assistantship? Yes No If yes, in which department? If yes, in which department?
Home Country
Major/Program
Are you planning on applying to be a Resident Assistant (RA) for the 2026-2027 school year?

Are you planning on applying to be a Resident Assistant (RA) for the 2026-2027 school year? Yes No
Besides this position, what are your other obligations in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026?
T-Shirt Size
Please upload your most recent resume/CV here.

Attach Files
Why did you choose to attend EIU? Why is it important for you to represent EIU?
Tell us about your experience travelling to the United States and integrating into EIU/US culture.
Tell us about your experience serving as a mentor or source of support in a professional setting.
What is one resource at EIU all international students should know about? What would you tell them about this resource?
What is one resource in Charleston (not at EIU) that international students should know about? What would you tell them about this resource?
Tell us about your leadership style. What makes a good leader in a multicultural setting?

Please rank how comfortable you are with...
	Not at all comfortable	Sort of uncomfortable	Neutral	Sort of comfortable	Very comfortable
Speaking to a group of people	Speaking to a group of peopleNot at all comfortable	Speaking to a group of peopleSort of uncomfortable	Speaking to a group of peopleNeutral	Speaking to a group of peopleSort of comfortable	Speaking to a group of peopleVery comfortable
Initiating conversations with people	Initiating conversations with peopleNot at all comfortable	Initiating conversations with peopleSort of uncomfortable	Initiating conversations with peopleNeutral	Initiating conversations with peopleSort of comfortable	Initiating conversations with peopleVery comfortable
Answering questions and directing students to appropriate resources	Answering questions and directing students to appropriate resourcesNot at all comfortable	Answering questions and directing students to appropriate resourcesSort of uncomfortable	Answering questions and directing students to appropriate resourcesNeutral	Answering questions and directing students to appropriate resourcesSort of comfortable	Answering questions and directing students to appropriate resourcesVery comfortable
Serving as a point of contact/source of support for students after the orientation process	Serving as a point of contact/source of support for students after the orientation processNot at all comfortable	Serving as a point of contact/source of support for students after the orientation processSort of uncomfortable	Serving as a point of contact/source of support for students after the orientation processNeutral	Serving as a point of contact/source of support for students after the orientation processSort of comfortable	Serving as a point of contact/source of support for students after the orientation processVery comfortable

Reference Name (This person must be an EIU faculty or staff member.)
Position Title and Department
Reference's Email
I understand that if I am selected to be an International Student Ambassador, I will be required to attend a mandatory retreat on Saturday, March 28, a required training session on August 17-18 and be present for the International Student Orientation program on Wednesday, August 19.

I understand that if I am selected to be an International Student Ambassador, I will be required to attend a mandatory retreat on Saturday, March 28, a required training session on August 17-18 and be present for the International Student Orientation program on Wednesday, August 19. Agree
I understand that by submitting this application I am giving New Student and Family Programs the authority to check my academic and conduct record. I also verify that the information I provided in this application is truthful.

I understand that by submitting this application I am giving New Student and Family Programs the authority to check my academic and conduct record. I also verify that the information I provided in this application is truthful. Agree