What
is an IPA?
International Peer Advisors (IPAs) are EWU students
who serve as a resource person to a group of 10 to 12 AUAP
students. Peer advisors coordinate and implement activities
to facilitate students' interactions with Americans. They
also support and assist students in the residence hall community,
encourage student participation in campus activities, and
act as communication links between AUAP students and staff.
The IPA component of AUAP has been in existence since the
program began in 1989. It has often been recognized as one
of the most beneficial aspects of the students' experience
in AUAP.
Being an IPA is a unique way to enrich
one's college experience. The communication and team building
skills, as well as broadened world view acquired from this
work experience, will surely contribute to the future professional
success of those who participate.
As an IPA, you will:
- Learn more about
Japanese culture, language and people.
- Foster team building skills.
- Strengthen communication skills.
- Make new friends.
- Enhance your college experience.
What do
IPAs do?
The International Peer Advisor position requires
organized, professional, and responsible individuals who
are willing to take the initiative to make AUAP students'
overseas experience both educational and enjoyable. IPAs
are required to work 19 hours per week and are expected
to:
Because student needs may arise at any time, IPAs must
be flexible in how and when the 19 hours of work are met.
In order to be successful in this position, an IPA must
have a genuine interest in the welfare of the students
assigned to his or her group.
Required Qualifications:
- Be a full-time student.
- Have residence hall living experience,
including at least one quarter at EWU.
- Reside in an assigned residence
hall throughout employment.
- Attend all pre-program training
orientations.
- Commit to at least one five-month
session.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least
2.5.
For more information, please
contact: Michael Reid
Student Services Coordinator
Louise Anderson Hall, Room
104
Eastern Washington University
509-359-6008
mreid@mail.ewu.edu.
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