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JOIN THE CSULB DIPLOMATIC CORPS
INTERCULTURAL DIPLOMATS PROGRAM 2024-2025

APPLICATION PROCESS

Scroll down to answer 2 short essay questions and bio.
Create a short video presentation about your culture--under 3 minutes long.
Create a link to your video.
Application deadline including video is November 22, 2024.
If selected, you will have an online Interview and Orientation.

DESCRIPTION

Website: CIE Programs
What Intercultural Diplomats do: Video of an Intercultural Diplomat at a Long Beach school classroom

BASIC ELIGIBILITY

Must physically be in the state of California and in the local Long Beach area during the Spring 2025 term.
Must be an international degree student or exchange student enrolled full-time at CSULB.
Major: All majors are encouraged to apply!
Level: Current 2nd semester freshmen, Sophomores or above, graduate, postbac, or exchange student enrolled in the Spring 2025 term.
Not on academic probation and in good standing. Minimum grade point average (GPA): Undergrad = 2.5 or above, Grad = 3.0 or above.
Have a genuine interest in sharing your culture with Long Beach youth.
Attend orientation, training and school visits (no exceptions).
Please note: Some training will be done virtually on video conferencing.
School visits may be virtual or in-person.

(Students who will be on OPT in Spring are not eligible as you must be enrolled as a student for this position)

DESIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Any previous experience with intercultural programs or activities.
Ability to gather information about one's country or culture.
Ability to view international events and issues from a global perspective.
Ability to interact positively and communicate effectively to children/youth.

REQUIRED INVOLVEMENT

Time commitment: up to 30 hours total until end of Spring 2025

November 25-29, 2024: Interview and Orientation
December 7, 2024 (9am - 11am): Welcome and Training workshop on public speaking, intercultural communication and leadership development.
January 25, 2025 (9am - 11am): Teacher meeting
February - April 2025 (15 hours): Classroom presentation and preparation
End of April 2025 (2 hours): Certificate ceremony

REWARDS

Make a lasting impact on Long Beach youth.
Represent your country or culture.
Become part of a select group of Intercultural Diplomats.
Gain experience working with Long Beach community educators.
Develop professional career skills: cross-cultural communication, public speaking, leadership.
Earn an award certificate of service to the Long Beach community.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor Barbara Doten: Barbara.Doten@csulb.edu
Mayra Serna Gallegos, Assistant Director of ISS: Mayra.Serna-Gallegos@csulb.edu

IMPORTANT DATES

November 22, 2024: Application Deadline (Extended Deadline)
November 25-29, 2024: Interviews and Orientation
December 7, 2024 (Saturday morning, 9am - 11am): Welcome and Training workshop on public speaking, intercultural communication and leadership development.
January 25, 2025 (Saturday 9am - 11am): Meet with LBUSD Teachers
February - April 2025 (15 hours): Classroom presentation and preparation
End of April 2025 (2 hours): Final celebration

Submit all the following information:

Submit all the following information:
	Application due November 22, 2024
First and Last Name	First and Last Name
BEACH ID Number	First and Last Name
Contact Email	First and Last Name
Cumulative GPA (min. 2.5 & 3.0)	First and Last Name
Country of Citizenship	First and Last Name

Choose your current academic level:

Why are you interested in becoming an Intercultural Diplomat? (maximum 300 words)

Provide an example of how have you gained greater understanding about different cultures (maximum 300 words)

Create a short video of a presentation about your culture, as if you were presenting to school students of any level.

The presentation must be under 3 minutes.
You may use props or anything else that you think will enhance your application.

Copy & Paste the link to your video below: