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International @ Columbia Event: Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour on October 4, 2015

Are you interested in learning the history of the Lower East Side with other international students? Want to try out different food from the Lower East Side, Little Italy, and Chinatown? If so, join International @ Columbia for this two-hour walking tour. During the course of our walking we will sample about 10 different items, representing the Dominican, Jewish, Italian and Chinese communities of the Lower East Side. Offerings will include vegetarian options. 

What are some of the themes of our monthly meeting? What will we do in those meetings?

Our eight to nine student facilitators select themes for monthly meetings, so the programming is new and dynamic each year. Past themes have included:

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Is this a mentorship program? I am a senior and am looking for an opportunity to mentor younger students and make new friends. How is this program different from the Columbia Mentoring Initiative (CMI)?

We hope to include all class years in each ambassador group. Our fundamental goal is to connect people from different backgrounds and this includes age and class year. GAP is a learning and sharing experience for all members of the group  - the premise of your ambassador group is an equal rather than a mentor-mentee relationship.

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Is this a language exchange program? I am learning a foreign language now and would like to meet someone to practice the language.

No, this is not a language exchange program. All programming will be conducted in English. However, there will be many opportunities to share elements of language and culture, and you may meet people with whom you can speak and/or practice many languages!

There are Columbia student clubs and other organizations in New York City that offer language exchange pairs.  Please email international@columbia.edu if you would like to discuss some of your options. 

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What is the commitment like if I am selected?

Ambassadors are expected to participate in programs on Fridays (twice a month), sometimes as a large group and sometimes as a small peer-group. These meetings will typically last for about 75 minutes and start at 5:00 P.M. EDT. Additional optional programming like excursions may be added throughout the year.  Participants who have been able to fully participate are more likely to feel that the GAP has been a positive experience for them. 

Expected absences due to academic requirements can be discussed.  

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When will I know whether I am accepted?

You will be notified whether you are accepted to GAP and, if accepted, information about your ambassador group in early October.

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I am not an international student. Can I apply?

Yes! GAP is open to all CC and SEAS undergraduate students.  You do not have to be an international student to apply to be a part of the program.  Various perspectives make this program richer for all involved. 

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I am a visiting student. Can I apply?

The commitment to the program is one academic year (October to April). Please apply if your exchange program will be for one year.  If your program is less than one year, we will consider your application as space allows. 

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Who can apply to participate in the Global Ambassador Program?

All Columbia College and Columbia Engineering undergraduate students are welcome to apply.  Please email gap_coord@columbia.edu if you have any concerns or questions.

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