At the University of Birmingham, there's plenty of opportunities to get involved with events, activities and visits as a student. Whether you're looking to gain some more experience, build your confidence or earn some money alongside your studies, being a Student Ambassador in the Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Outreach teams is a great opportunity for you.
Hear from some of our wonderful students now on why they love being Ambassadors:
- “Some of the greatest people I have met during my time at Birmingham have been those through the Ambassador programme. This includes...applicants and parents at Open Days [and]...other Ambassadors that you will work your shifts with”
- “You...make a difference to the decisions that other people make in their academic journey - one of the most rewarding feelings you can get"
- “I really enjoy being able to get involved in different events and activities.... You get to meet so many different and interesting people.... Each event I've worked has been a different experience...and it’s this flexibility of the Ambassador job I also really enjoy.”
- “Being enthusiastic and genuine are key characteristics of being a Student Ambassador.”
- “I honestly always look forward to a shift because I get to see the other Student Ambassadors who are always so lovely and friendly! Joining as an Ambassador in first year,...I have so many friends who I probably would never have met had it not been for the student Ambassador position.”
- “What I enjoy most about being an Ambassador is engaging with our university! I’ve learnt so many interesting facts about the history of the university and its development into the successful education system that it is today. Additionally, as a student who did not have any experience with family members or friends attending university, the campus tours and student life presentations helped me as a prospective student make the right decision to attend Birmingham. Therefore, having the ability to inspire new students who are in the same position is fantastically rewarding and wholesome.”
- “My advice to those who are applying for the role is to be your most approachable, chatty and hardworking selves! In the interview process, be relaxed and comfortable to ensure that your communicative nature is conveyed and apply previous experiences of anything similar that you have done in your part-time jobs or roles in previous education. If you [get] the position, be creative and have fun with your campus tours, presentations and other responsibilities as what you put into the role, you will gain experience and knowledge from. Enjoy the process of representing your university!”
- “After giving a campus tour, there's nothing better than hearing a young person say that they really want to go here or firm the university.”
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