Student Ambassadors
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The benefits of being a student ambassador
What does a student ambassador do?
How do I apply?
Current Ambassador profiles
Name: Elen Haf Roach 
Course: Cymraeg Proffesiynol
Year: 3
Why did I apply to be an Ambassador?
When I visited Aberystwyth for the first time on an Open Day, I was nervous and didn’t really know what to expect. When my parents and I arrived on campus, we were greeted by a friendly ambassador which made me feel at ease and comfortable straight away. I soon realised the importance of being able to ask a current student their thoughts and feelings regarding studying at Aber and wanted to be able to provide prospective students with a similar experience. Similarly, I have absolutely loved my time at Aber and wanted to share my passion with others and answers any questions or queries prospective students may have about studying here.
What do I enjoy most about being an Ambassador?
I see being an Ambassador as an opportunity to be able to give back to the University and share my own experiences with others. I love it when you take prospective students and their families on a campus tour and see their reaction to what we offer and the facilities that are available for all students to use. There’s no better feeling than seeing somebody you took on a tour, walking around the campus and town as a student!
Name: Tom Mumford 
Course: Computer Science with Integrated Year in Industry
Year: 3
Why did I apply to be an Ambassador?
I really wanted to help prospective students gain a positive insight to their future. Student experiences in my opinion are invaluable when making the decision of what uni to attend.
What do I enjoy most about being an Ambassador?
Chatting and teaching people about Aberystwyth University. Hearing why they chose to apply to the university is really interesting. I also enjoy seeing how happy people are when they visit Aberystwyth.
Name: Darya Koskeroglu 
Course: Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering with Integrated Year in Industry
Year: Industrial Year
Why did I apply to be an Ambassador?
I applied to become a student ambassador because I am keen to get involved with the university, meet new people and improve my CV. I really love Aberystwyth and I hope to pass on the advice and sources that helped me through the university process. I am an international student, therefore I could not attend an Open Day to learn as much as I wanted about Campus, so I was passionate about making sure that prospective students would get a genuine and complete picture of Aberystwyth University!
What's the best thing about being an Ambassador?
The numerous Campus Tours I've been leading has allowed for my further development in public speaking, I now know the campus tours off by heart, being able to answer questions about what happens if they need academic or financial help, career's and CV advice or what to do if the laundry machine stopped working. Lastly, when graduating from Aberystwyth, having this experience on my CV is a brilliant asset. Coupled with getting paid for the experience and having fun, being an Ambassador is such a joy!
Name: Assanatou Sy 
Course: Strategy, Intelligence and Security
Year: 2
Why did I apply to be an Ambassador?
I’ve always been involved in my academic environment so I applied to be a Student Ambassador to get involved with the university. I was also eager to get out of my comfort zone and work in an environment that relied on exchanging with people and developing my communication skills. I knew that this would be a great way to familiarise myself with the university, so I applied in my first year. I was also keen on getting more work experience with flexibility around my term timetable. I was able to speak with previous Ambassadors and was really interested in joining the team, specifically for international prospective students. As an international student myself, I relate to the stress and fear many international students experience when choosing a university away from home, and I wanted to help in the process of making these important decisions.
What do I enjoy most about being an Ambassador?
I enjoy so many things about being an Ambassador, this has definitely been an amazing experience! Not only have I been able to meet and exchange with prospective students from around the world, I am continuously meeting fellow ambassadors from different cultural and academic backgrounds. I’ve made many friends from duties and activities that I’ve participated in. There are a variety of duties, so it never feels like a routine, which is something I really appreciate. I was able to participate in Open and Visiting days, Covid-Marshalling and my favourite so far has been Campus tours.