• 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. 

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 (approximately 30 minutes-1 hour per meeting). Meeting dates and times TBD. 

• 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 

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 2027. 

Students will submit the following via a Microsoft Form application:  

• 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) 

• 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)?  

Timeline:  

• Applications due: April 3

• Applicants notified: April 14

• Committee formally begins in Fall 2026

Questions: 

Questions about the committee or application may be directed to study.abroad@temple.edu.