Welcome back to campus! Now that you are back in the U.S., we hope you will get involved with international activities at NMSU and encourage others to pursue international opportunities.
Education Abroad Ambassadors Club
The Education Abroad Ambassadors is an NMSU student organization that is sponsored by Education Abroad. This group of students acts as a buddy group to the incoming exchange students that are hosted each semester by Education Abroad. Functions for members of the club include assisting with the arrival weekend and orientation for each incoming group of exchange students, planning events throughout the semester for participation by club members, exchange students, and Education Abroad staff. Examples of activities/events include end of semester banquet and a group trip to White Sands National Park. The Education Abroad Ambassadors Advisor is also the Incoming Exchange Coordinator.
Internationalize Your Education
Consider adding an internationally focused major, minor, or certificate program to your studies. Undergraduate Majors
Undergraduate Minors
- U.S.-Mexico Border Health Issues
- East Asian Studies
- International Studies
- International Relations
- International Business
- French, German, or Spanish
Benjamin A. Gilman Alumni Ambassador Program
The Benjamin A. Gilman Alumni Ambassador Program is a group of Gilman Scholarship recipients who have studied or interned abroad. Gilman Alumni Ambassadors serve as official representatives of the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program. They provide testimonials about their Gilman Scholarship experiences at campus presentations and offer application tips via written articles, videos, webinars, and special events. The Gilman Alumni Ambassadors have been trained by the Gilman Scholarship Program.
International Student Organizations
Meet international students who are from the country where you studied. NMSU has many international clubs and student organizations where you can meet these students.
Graduation Sashes
Order a graduation sash and represent your education abroad experience as you walk the stage at commencement. Email sales@visonwear.com with any questions.
Share Your Experience
Remember all the questions you had before you went abroad? Your story can be a valuable tool to future study abroad participants! Sharing your education abroad experience can be a great way to reflect on your time abroad and can inspire other NMSU students by giving them a glimpse into the program or country where you studied at. We would love to work with you to make that possible! There are several ways for you to share your story:
- Write a testimonial to be featured on our website, you just need a photo and a brief quote!
- Write a blog post about your study abroad experience and share a little more details.
- Takeover our Instagram for the day! Email eamarketing@nmsu.edu to set up a date.