What is the UWYO Abroad Ambassador Program?
The UWYO Abroad Ambassadors are a group of students passionate about education abroad
who want to share their experiences with the campus community and promote Study Abroad
to their fellow UW students. A call for ambassadors will be sent out each summer,
and interested students should submit their applications per emailed instructions. We offer training at the beginning of the semester and ask that you host various informational
sessions and participate in various events throughout the academic year.
Ambassadors are eligible to receive a $500 stipend upon completion of the program!
Ambassador Responsibilities Include:
- Attending initial training sessions and meetings
- Submit an “about me” profile and photo for the ambassador section of our website and our social media pages
- Volunteer at the Fall and Spring study abroad fair, if class schedule allows
- Hosting weekly peer advising hours each semester
- Hosting 2-3 “Education Abroad 101” Info Sessions per semester
- Organize at least one independent outreach event per semester
- Be willing to give 1-2 classroom presentations per semester, depending on how many are requested by faculty.
- Be enthusiastic about study abroad and sharing your experience!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have completed a study abroad program
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Able to be in the program for a full Academic Year (i.e., not graduating in December).
Want to become an ambassador? Fill out the registration form for the upcoming semester. In the meantime, check out our current UWYO Abroad Ambassadors!
2025-2026 UWYO Abroad Ambassadors
Name: Kelsey Sarne
Major: Marketing and Management
Year: Junior
Studied Abroad: Rome, Italy
“In Fall 2025, I studied abroad in Rome, Italy- an experience that completely changed my perspective and helped me grow personally. I loved living in the city, traveling around Europe, and meeting new people who became lifelong friends. I hope to share my experience, stories, and encourage other students to study abroad. Studying abroad is something I will always cherish.”
Name: Julie Sharpes
Major: Physiology
Year: Junior
Studied Abroad: Londan, England; Paris, France; Brugge, Belgium
My name is Julie Sharpes, I am a physiology major. I studied abroad in London, England, Paris, France, and Brugge, Belgium in summer 2025 as part of the Art and History of Medicine study abroad program. In my time abroad I learned a lot about the diversity of the world outside of the United States and gained a lot of self-confidence. I hope to share my experiences abroad with others in the UW community who are scared to take the plunge into leaving the country, like I was, and hopefully inspire them to take a similar leap.
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