This opportunity is recognized on the Co-Curricular Record (CCR), an official University document that tracks your co-curricular involvement at SFU. Learn more about the Co-Curricular Record.
Program Overview
The SFU Study Abroad Ambassador Program brings together returned study abroad students to stay connected, build community, and continue growing from their learning abroad experiences. As an ambassador, you will collaborate with peers, support fellow outgoing and incoming study abroad students, and take part in meaningful initiatives, all while continuing to develop as an engaged member of the SFU Study Abroad Community. It is an opportunity to keep your global perspective active and make your study abroad experience count long after you return.
As a Study Abroad Ambassador, you will be exempt from the post‑exchange promotional expectations (not the exchange report), provided you successfully complete the program.
Ambassador Benefits
- Gain experience in the international education field
- Have your experience formally recognized on the official University document via SFU Co-Curricular Record
- Opportunity to take part in professional development sponsored by International Services for Students
- Foster a sense of community and belonging as a member of the SFU Study Abroad Community
- Leverage your global learning experience to continue building on intercultural competency and global citizenship
- Strengthen your employability through hands-on experience in collaboration, communication, project work, public speaking and presentation
- Enjoy the Year-end Completion Celebration and receive a formal Certificate of Completion
- Obtain a professional reference upon successful completion of the program
Time Commitment
Study Abroad Ambassadors should be able to participate in various events, minimum of one professional development session, and organize at least one ambassador-led engagement event from September to April.
Mandatory Orientation Training will be held in late August.
For more details, please review the Position Description.
What We Look For
Study Abroad Ambassadors must be current SFU undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing who have successfully completed a Study Abroad program. We are looking for students who are enthusiastic about sharing the benefits of their study abroad experience with the SFU community.
How to Become an Ambassador
Applications for the 2027-28 Academic Year (Fall 2027 & Spring 2028) will open in July 2027.
Please check this page for updates or contact saofficer@sfu.ca for any inquiries.
Program Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Sua Park, Study Abroad Officer at: saofficer@sfu.ca.