ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOING THE GLOBAL AMBASSADORS PROGRAM?
- Up to 8 students will be selected for the duration of the program, which will run for two semesters (typically fall and spring). Students may apply after their first two semesters on campus, but some preference will be given to students who will be a Global Ambassador in their third or fourth year at the College. Participants will not be restricted by major.
- For consideration for the program, students should submit:
- a resume;
- a personal statement describing their achievements to date at the College, as well as interest in the program and goals for participation (1-2 pages);
- 2 references from CofC faculty.
- Unofficial transcript. Students must have at minimum an overall GPA of 3.25.
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Student Application Form (this form is submitted by students)
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Faculty Reference Form (this form is submitted by faculty members)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
- Fall semester – each Tuesday, 4:30pm-5:30pm. Regular meetings during the first semester of the program. We will learn about foreign service, the work done by foreign service officers. We will have discussion sessions about global challenges and learn how to present information in a concise and systematic way. We will also interact with guest speakers – current and former foreign service officers and international leaders. Students will enroll in an independent study or experiential learning (1 credit hour) in International Studies.
- Spring semester. We will continue having weekly meetings and discussions about global challenges. Students will enroll with the approval of the Director in an independent study or experiential learning (2 credit hours) in International Studies.
- During Spring Break students will travel with the Director to Washington DC where they will participate in special programming, such as visits to embassies, think-tanks, NGOs, international service organizations, and State Department. This trip will be paid for by the program, provided satisfactory performance in the program.
- Throughout the year, Global Ambassadors will attend lectures and events organized by the the Mroz Institute, such as the Mroz Institute World Affairs Colloquium Series.
- Global Ambassadors will receive a complementary membership in the World Affairs Council of Charleston (WACC) and will attend monthly meetings for guest talks and discussions. See the list of previous programs organized by the WACC: https://waccharleston.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application process for the 2023-24 academic year is now closed. The application for the following academic year will open in March 2024 with a provisional deadline of April 1, 2024.
CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dr. Kovalov, Instructor of International Studies,
Bennett Director of the Mroz Global Leadership Institute
Kovalovm@cofc.edu