Office of Study Abroad
Office of Study Abroad
Study Abroad Peer Advisors (PAs) are a group of students who are excited about study abroad. They serve as a resource to interested students by sharing their personal insight, first-hand experience and knowledge on the study abroad opportunities offered by Southern Miss.
Each semester, the OSA selects 10-15 students to serve on the team for a semester or an academic year. Peer Advisors attend outreach events and class visits on their home campus and assist with pre-departure sessions all in an effort to share their study abroad story to interested students. PAs on the Hattiesburg campus will also work two-hours-per-week in the Office of Study Abroad, which will offer hands-on International Education experience. This year, we are offering three leadership roles within the team (see below for details).
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL PAs
Attend one meeting per month
Advise students on the basics of study abroad including available programs (semester, year, and summer), application deadlines and procedures, etc.
Mentor incoming and outgoing exchange students
Attend initial training sessions and regular meetings throughout each semester
Attend and in many cases assist in welcome/farewell events/barbecues/lunches for our visiting international exchange students
Assist the Office of Study Abroad with International and Diversity Education Week, recruitment events, email campaigns, study abroad fairs, specific projects (as assigned), class visits, and pre-departure orientation sessions
Contribute ideas, feedback, and suggestions from the student perspective
Share your study abroad experience with others
Other duties as assigned or as suggested by you!
Networking opportunity to potentially be hired in the field of International Education
Recommendations for future employment
Free meals at official PA meetings
A $250* discount towards any future Southern Miss study abroad program
Friends and Fun times
*Performance-based.
Stage one: The Application
Stage two: The Interview
Peer Advisor Chair: (position filled)
Responsibilities include but not limited to
Peer Advisor Reporter: (position open)
Responsibilities include but not limited to
Peer Advisor Liaison: (position filled)
Responsibilities include but not limited to