Global Greyhounds (GG)

Would you enjoy being an ambassador to all things Loyola, Baltimore, and the U.S.? Share what you love about being a Loyola Greyhound with our incoming international students and assist in their transition to Loyola! The Global Greyhound Program offers opportunities to help incoming international and exchange students acclimate to Loyola, Baltimore, and the U.S. Applicants who are selected to become members of this rewarding team will assist the Office of International Student Services (OISS) in providing a warm welcome to our newly arriving international students in both fall and spring semesters, including airport pick-ups, planning orientation activities, leading day-trips in the Baltimore-Washington area, hosting on-campus events, as well as serving as peer mentors. A full list of Global Greyhound responsibilities, requirements, and information on applying can be found here: Global Greyhounds requirements and responsibilities.

Duties

Under the guidance of the Director of the Office of International Student Services (OISS), Global Greyhounds:

• Attend a four-day training session prior to the start of the semester
• Welcome new international students to Loyola
• Greet arriving international students at BWI airport
• Participate in New International Student Orientation activities, on- and off-campus
• Assist international students with integration into campus life
• Co-lead one of three day-trips for international students per semester
• Help make social connections between international students and other Loyola students
• Attend a four-day training session prior to the start of the semester
• Participate in weekly OISS GG team meetings (~1 hour) throughout each semester
• Maintain good academic and disciplinary standings

 

Requirements for Consideration

1.  Must be at least a junior at Loyola University Maryland 
2.  Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
3.  Cannot be on academic or disciplinary probation/have no history of serious academic probation
4.  Must have studied abroad, be an international student, or have other abroad/international experiences
5.  Must show evidence of leadership skills/have excellent communication and organizational skills
6.  Cannot be serving as an Evergreen, R.A., OAE Leader, Pre-fall Program Leader, or CCSJ Service Coordinator (due to scheduling conflicts)

Benefits of the Position

• The chance to develop friendships with students from all over the world, such as: Argentina, Chile, China, France, Germany, Japan, Greece, The Netherlands, Spain, and more!
• Early access to campus housing
• Continue your international/study abroad experience
• Leadership training and experience
• Fun trips and activities
• Great résumé builder
• Personal and professional development

Application Process

1. Complete the Global Greyhound Application:

Global Greyhound Application w/ Resume

2. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview with OISS.

Questions?

Contact us at: 

+1 410-617-5245 OR oiss@loyola.edu