SoBA STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The SoBA Student Ambassador Program is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to
represent UC Riverside’s School of Business Administration Undergraduate Business Programs
to internal and external constituents. The Student Ambassador will be the face of the program
and assist the school as a host during official functions, make presentations, and act as a
student liaison with the various communities that SoBA serves both on and off-campus.
Benefits:
Interact and network with students, the SoBA dean, faculty, and community leaders
Develop leadership, group dynamics, communication and public speaking skills
Improve and enhance interpersonal skills
Letter of recommendation for job searches or graduate schools
Résumé builder
Recognition at graduation with a Student Ambassador sash
Priority registration for business courses
Qualifications:
Must be a Pre-business, Business Preparation or Business Administration major
Must have a 3.2 cumulative GPA
Must have attended UCR for at least one quarter, or completed a minimum of 12 units
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Minimum three quarter commitment to the Student Ambassador Program
Must submit a résumé and two letters of recommendation (one from faculty and the
other from work or volunteer experience)
Attend program meet and greet on:
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Thursday, December 4
th
at 6:00pm for spring application
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Thursday, March 5
th
at 6:00pm for fall application
For more information, please contact:
Lata Patel, SoBA Undergraduate Student Ambassador Program Advisor
(951) 827-4732
Apply by Monday, December 1
st
2014 for spring admit
Apply by Monday, March 2
nd
2015 for fall admit
STUDENT AMBASSADOR APPLICATION
First Name: ________________________
Last Name: __________________________
Student ID: ________________________
Date: _______________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________
GPA: _________
Class Standing:
☐ Freshman (First Year)
☐ Junior (Third Year)
☐ Sophomore (Second Year)
☐ Senior (Fourth Year)
Are you a transfer student?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Major:
☐ Pre-Business
☐ Business Administration
☐ Business Prep
☐ Other: ______________
List any scholarship, honors, or awards you have received in High School and/or College.
1.
__________________________
2.
__________________________
3.
__________________________
4.
__________________________
List any extracurricular activities. What do you plan to be involved with at UCR? Also mention
any activities, hobbies, or jobs.
1.
__________________________
2.
__________________________
3.
__________________________
4.
__________________________
Please submit your application, two letters of recommendation, essay questions and résumé to
the front desk in Olmsted 2340. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
Please answer the following essay questions. Be precise and thoughtful with your answer. Please
attach typed essays to application.
1.
Please discuss why you want to be an Ambassador for the UC Riverside School of Business
Administration and, what your greatest contribution will be (limit of 150 words).
2.
Please discuss a topic in which you are passionate
(limit of 100 words).
3.
Please discuss your aspirations for your life and career (limit of 100 words).
4.
Please discuss your involvement on campus and how you plan to take full advantage of your
experience at UCR (limit of 100 words).
5.
Please discuss why you chose to attend UCR and pursue a major in business
(limit of 100
words).