The Student Advisory Committee for Education Abroad helps support Education Abroad’s Mission, Vision and Values by providing suggestions, perspectives, and feedback on various aspects of Education Abroad’s operations and offerings.
What: A formal body comprised of students willing to work together, brainstorm, and recommend changes that students want to see to improve, grow, and develop Temple’s Education Abroad services and opportunities. Students will commit to participate for a minimum of one academic year. Each semester, committee members will attend four, one-hour meetings. Members will be assigned activities as preparation for/follow-up to each meeting (approximately 1 hour per meeting).
Why: The committee provides an official way for students to contribute feedback, ideas, and solutions; student input is vital as we aim to offer services and education abroad programs that are impactful, accessible, inclusive and that meet the interests and needs of Temple’s student community.
Who: The committee is made up of at least 12 undergraduate students. We seek:
Students who reflect the breadth and diversity of student academic and personal interests, perspectives, needs, and experiences.
Students who plan to or have already studied abroad, as well as students who do not plan to study abroad but who have an interest in global education.
Students from each class level and from a variety of majors across Temple schools and colleges.
All students interested in making an impact on Education Abroad are encouraged to apply.
Education Abroad’s Senior Associate Director will serve as the main contact for the committee and assist the Chair and Co-Chair in setting agendas. An Education Abroad staff member (may rotate depending on the agenda) will join meetings to listen and answer any questions that arise.
General Expectations:
Commit to participating in the committee for at least one academic year, attend formal meetings four times each semester, and complete assigned activities as preparation for/follow-up to each meeting (1 hour per meeting). Meeting dates and times will be determined with selected students.
Advocate for student interests, opinions, and ideas regarding Education Abroad program offerings
Provide feedback on Education Abroad’s available program offerings, operations, policies, and practices, including those related to:
Customer service
Advising & informational sessions/events
Communications, marketing and outreach
Program eligibility and application process
Financial matters for study abroad (cost, financial aid, scholarships)
Preparation for study abroad
Brainstorm solutions to current issues, including barriers to study abroad participation
Assist Education Abroad in strengthening student community outreach and communication
Provide feedback on available resources and support for students; propose ideas
In addition to serving as a member on the Student Advisory Committee, two members will serve as Student Advisory Committee Chair and Co-Chair. Participants will learn about the Chair and Co-Chair positions and roles (and any vacancies) at the first meeting.
Why Apply?
Participating in the advisory committee is an outstanding leadership development opportunity. You will also gain an inside understanding of Education Abroad and its role at the university.
Student Advisory Committee members will be awarded an honorarium for their active involvement ($25 per meeting and associated activity), for a maximum of $100 per semester.
Eligibility and Application Process:
Selected students will serve on the committee for at least one academic year.
To be eligible for consideration, students must undergraduates, be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of application, and graduate no earlier than May 2026.
Students will submit the following via the Student Advisory Committee application form (link below):
Name, email, TUID, class year, anticipated graduation date, major(s), minor(s)
Current/prior study abroad participation, if applicable (not required)
If you have not studied abroad, what is the reason?
Didn't know about opportunities
None of the opportunities fit my academic plan
Affordability
I’m considering study abroad in the future
I’m planning to study abroad in the future
Other
Why are you interested in serving on the committee? (approximately 100-150 words)
Why do you think you’d be a good candidate? (approximately 100-150 words)
What qualities, perspectives, traits, and/or ideas would you bring to the Committee?
Based on what you know about Education Abroad, what is a potential area of improvement? (approximately 100-150 words)
Are you involved in other Temple-related activities or organizations? Is so, specify organization and general time commitment (hours) per week.
Do you work during the semester? If yes, approximately how many hours?
Are you currently in good disciplinary standing at Temple (not on disciplinary probation, no outstanding disciplinary sanctions)?
APPLY FOR THE 2025-2026 STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Timeline:
Applications due: April 14
Applicants notified: April 24
Committee formally begins in Fall 2025
Questions:
Questions about the committee or application may be directed to [click-for-email].
2024-2025 Student Advisory Committee Members
| Karam Burjas | |
| Zora Flounory | |
| Hannah Hellerslia | |
| Jadyn Howard | |
| Anthony Joson | |
| Adara Morganstein | |
| Behruz Omonullaev | |
| Moulishka Sawant | |
| Solikha Tulaganova | |
| Abby Valery | |
| Remington Vaughan | |
| Alex Zera |