Contact a Global Ambassador
Global ambassadors are peer mentors, inspiration leaders, and expert travelers who have participated in various global engagement programs around the world. If this sounds like you, learn more about how to apply to become a global ambassador.
Many global ambassadors have had multiple experiences, including semester and short-term programs, and every global ambassador has been trained in how to help other students. If you have questions about global engagement at Elon, start by asking a global ambassador.
Ways to get connected:
- Use the Google Map to find Global Ambassadors by location of their program.
- Find a global ambassador by major, Fellows or Scholar program, or lived experience and advice by scrolling through the profiles below or doing a keyword search (control/command + F) for terms relevant to you. For instance, if you want to contact a finance major, keyword search “finance.”
- Email globalambassadors@elon.edu about being paired with a global ambassador, or email any specific questions only students can answer.
If you attended a Global Engagement 101 session, complete this survey!
2023-24 Global Ambassadors
Who I am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): Art History, Classical Studies
- Minor(s): Italian Studies
- Kappa Delta Sorority
- Writing Center (Lead & Consultant)
- Classics Club
My Experience:
- Sorrento, Italy, Sant’Anna Institute, Summer 2022
- Copenhagen, Denmark, DIS, Spring 2023
- Future Abroad Experience: Eat, Pray, Love: France, Winter Term 2024
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Amazing local experiences while abroad, like a sunset kayak trip on the Amalfi Coast and climbing Mount Vesuvius!”
Ask Me About:
- Solo travel
- Interning abroad
- Living with a host family
- Learning a new language abroad
Who I Am:
- Class: 2025
- Major(s): Elementary Education
- Kappa Delta
- Admissions (Records Department)
My Experience:
- University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, Elon Teaching Fellows, Spring 2023
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Bungee jumping in Queenstown!”
Ask Me About:
- Living with new people while abroad
- Cooking for yourself for the first time
- Making the most of your time abroad
- Being a flexible traveler
Who I Am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): Arts Administration
- Minor(s): Art History and Anthropology
- Sigma Kappa
- Elonthon (Freshman and Sophomore Year)
My Experience:
- Elon in New York, Fall 2022
- Dublin, Ireland, Spring 2023
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Going out of my comfort zone, exploring Ireland, and visiting amazing places like Paris and Amsterdam!”
Ask Me About:
- Adjusting to being abroad (getting used to living in a new place)
- Balancing academics and abroad life (wanting to travel but being focused on school work)
- Going abroad with food allergies
- How I chose my abroad programs
Who I Am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): Communications Design
- Yearbook Managing Editor
My Experience:
- Kansai Gaidai University, Asian Studies Program, Japan, Fall 2022 (IEPA)
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Singing karaoke (in my broken Japanese) with the locals in Kyoto!”
Ask Me About:
- Studying abroad in Japan
- Choosing classes abroad
- Navigating a language barrier
- Benefits of studying abroad
Who I Am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): Psychology
- Minor(s): Communications
- Tri Sigma, VP of New Member Education
- Club Tennis
My Experience:
- Copenhagen, Denmark, DIS, Fall 2022
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Traveling to Poland for a week for a study tour with my Positive Psychology class.”
Ask Me About:
- Making new friends abroad
- Adjusting to new environment/culture shock
- Travel while abroad
- How study abroad enhanced by college experience
Who I Am:
- Class:2024
- Major(s): Environmental Studies; Outdoor Leadership and Education
- Minor(s): Sustainability Studies; Environmental Education
- Elon College Fellows
- Club Swimming
- ELOA
- Catholic Campus Ministry
My Experience:
- Sunshine Coast, Australia, The University of the Sunshine Coast, Spring 2023
- Cerro Punta, Panama, Field Biology, Winter Term 2023
- Alajuela, Costa Rica, Language, Culture, & Ecotourism, Winter Term 2022
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Australia!”
Ask Me About:
- Living with a homestay family
- Comparing winter term versus semester long programs
- Navigating academic stress in a foreign country
Who I am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): History, German Studies
- Elon Mock Trial
- Elon German Club
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Phi Alpha Delta
My Experience:
- Heidelberg, Germany, American Junior Year in Heidelberg, Academic Year 2022-2023
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Seeing Fritz Lang’s Metropolis with live musical accompaniment in an original silent film theater.”
Ask Me About:
- German language
- Personal finance while abroad
- Navigating the German University System
Who I Am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): Biology
- Minor(s): Public Health; Statistics
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Elon Volunteers
- College Fellows
My Experience:
- CIEE South Africa, Cape Town: Open Campus
- CIEE Germany, Berlin: Open Campus
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Being able to study and live in two different continents and travel to other beautiful countries like Switzerland!”
Ask Me About:
- Interning abroad
- Culture shock
- Traveling around Europe
- Language barriers
- Basics of CIEE Open Campus courses
Who I Am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): International and Global Studies
- Minor(s): Leadership Studies, Communications, Poverty and Social Justice
- Tour Guide for Elon Admissions
- New Student Orientation
- Alpha Xi Delta
- Study Body Government
- Leadership Fellows
- Hillel
My Experience:
- Semester at Sea, Leadership Fellows, Winter Term
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Getting to live with hundreds of strangers and explore new countries and cultures every week!”
Ask Me About:
- Semester at Sea
- Travel styles
- The value of study abroad on an affiliate program
- Navigating constantly changing cultures and situations
Who I Am:
- Class: 2026
- Major(s): Strategic Communications
- Minor(s): Business Administration
- Communication Fellows
- Live Oak Communications
- ESTV’s Win Stuff
- Orientation Leader
My Experience:
- Elon in LA, Summer 2023
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “I absolutely loved working at the annual Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance as a part of my internship. I had the opportunity to see some of the world’s most admired cars and I got to meet Jay Leno!”
Ask Me About:
- Living in and navigating a big city
- Internships
- Summer Programs
- Budgeting
Who I Am:
- Class: 2024
- Major(s): Marketing
- Minor(s): Psychology, Communications
- Kappa Phi Lambda Interest Sorority – Founding Mother
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- Smart Mentor
My Experience:
- Sorrento, Italy
- Favorite Elon Global Experience: “Traveling around Europe and going to countries I would never have traveled to if it wasn’t so accessible.”
Ask Me About:
- Traveling around Europe
- Finding your independence
- Creating a home away from home