Fall 2020 Graduate International Peer Leader

Love William & Mary? Want to welcome new international students to the university? The Reves Center is seeking enthusiastic students to serve as International Peer Leaders for Graduate International Student Orientation.

As an International Peer Leader, you will:

Assist William & Mary’s newest international students as they transition to life in the US
Serve as a Peer Leader for a group of new international students
Stay in touch with students in your group by email before they arrive, welcome them, and answer their questions about life at William & Mary
Provide welcome assistance to new students (this may include leading campus tours, staffing welcome tables, etc.)
Lead small group discussions and activities during orientation sessions

Why become an International Peer Leader? Share in these benefits:

Leadership: Enhance your advising and leadership experience
Global/Intercultural Fluency: Develop intercultural competencies through working with a diverse student population.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Gain skills to build collaborative relationships with other Peer Leaders and students. Strengthen ability to work with diverse populations.

International Peer Leaders must be:

Skilled at working in a group environment
Able to work comfortably with students, staff, and families
Professional and enthusiastic
Committed to attending all orientation trainings and events (see calendar below)
An ambassador for W&M (e.g., knowledgeable and excited W&M; serve as a role model to the students)

Application Timeline & Calendar for Fall 2020

Timeline for Peer Leader Program
Friday, February 7	Peer Leader Application Available The application period for Fall 2020 closed. Thank you for your interest!
Friday, March 6 at 5pm	Peer Leader Applications Due
Wednesday, March 18	Peer Leader Group Interviews
Thursday, April 2, 3-4:30pm	Peer Leader Training (Required)
August 15 or 16, 8:45am-1pm	Half-day Orientation Session (Required)

Thank you for your interest in serving as an International Peer Leader! Questions? Please contact Eva Wong