Peer Guide Opportunity Description & Application

Requirements:

• Must be a current UWEC student and have completed two semesters prior to international student orientation week
• Current good academic standing (GPA of at least 2.50)
• Available for and attend the entire Peer Guide training week, international student orientation week, and reflection meeting
• Submit required application materials (application, resume, and two references*) by deadline of March 15th, 2013
• • Returning (veteran) Peer Guides do not need to resubmit references
  • References must be from a supervisor or manager (i.e. faculty, manager, staff supervisor, R.A.'s, student organization chair person, academic advisor of a club, hall director, etc.)
  • At least one reference must be from the university community

Responsibilities:

• Welcome and assist new international students (undergraduate and graduate) in their adjustment, orientation, and transition to UWEC's campus and Eau Claire culture
• Attend, participate, and assist with international student orientation activities and events
• • Mandatory attendance for international student orientation week (August 24th - 28th).
• Encourage international students to participate in all orientation activities
• Act as a guide, resource person, provide peer support, and answer questions for a group of 8-10 international students
• Facilitate access to university programs, services, & resources (i.e. registration process, student organizations, etc.)
• Discuss any questions, difficulties, or concerns with the CIE staff members
• Conduct workshops regarding social issues, campus life, and cultural adjustment
• Participate in organized social activities during orientation week

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Empathy and helping skills
• Compassion for others
• Cross-cultural awareness, understanding, and sensitivity
• Flexibility and open-mindedness
• Demonstrated ability to manage academic workload
• Great time management skills
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and dependability
• Ability to muti-task

Benefits:

• Fulfill all 30 hours of service learning requirement
• Receive a monetary stipend upon completion of international student orientation week to help defray expenses (i.e. meals, social activities, etc.)
• Skill development/enhancement experience for future employment
• Personal satisfaction of making a positive impact on international students
• Enhance your global cultural perspectives
• Create lasting friendships with UWEC international students and other Peer Guides
• Letter of recommendations available upon request

Training:

• Mandatory week long Peer Guide training just before fall semester
• • Lunch will be provided

How to Apply:

Applications are available online or at the Center for International Education in Schofield 3. 

*Returning (Veteran) Peer Guides, please note that there is a separate online application for you below.

Selection is based on application materials and interviews. Those selected for an interview will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Questions? Contact 715-836-4411 or send an e-mail to Michael Buenger at buengerm@uwec.edu for more information.