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Karungi Theresa

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Feb 13, 2012, 11:59:40 AM2/13/12
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From: Karungi Theresa <karung...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Subject: Fwd: Invitation to apply to the Google Student Ambassador Program
To: Karungi Theresa <tkar...@google.com>



Dear All, 

We have opened applications to the  Google Student Ambassador Program for 2012 and would like to invite eligible students from you university to apply. We hope to find outstanding students from any discipline, in at least their 2nd year, who are leaders and passionate about technology to spend 1-year as Google Student Ambassadors in their universities.

In order to help you spread the word, we have attached a poster and included an email invitation that we invite you to share with students in your network immediately. The application deadline is Thursday, 1st March 2012. We'll contact shortlisted students by end of March 2012.

Cheers,

Terry

Apply to be a Google Student Ambassador

Google Ambassador Program

Are you thrilled by new technology? Do you love Google products? Do you want to bring new opportunities to your school and peers? Do your friends say you're a natural leader? If so, the Google Student Ambassador program may be perfect for you!

Through the Student Ambassador Program, you become a liaison between Google and your university. Ambassadors plan and host several events during the school year, introduce students to new Google products and features and act as a campus contact for Google teams. Google Student Ambassadors may:
  • Work closely with local Google teams
  • Host and organize events to bring awareness to Google's products and brand
  • Spread the word about competitions, training opportunities, scholarships and other events
  • Attend Google events as a Google representative
  • Help Google to better understand their campus' culture
  • Build relationships on campus with faculty and student groups
  • Test products and features
  • Promote product use and new product launches to students
  • Be a source of knowledge for your university about Google products
What are the qualifications?
This opportunity is open to university students at level 2 or above and postgraduate students. Google Student Ambassadors must be:
  • Currently enrolled in the university and available for one academic year
  • Pursuing a degree or postgraduate program in any discipline
  • Passionate about technology
  • Able to plan events and manage a budget
  • Actively involved in student life on campus
What is the time commitment?
  • One academic school year
  • Approx. ten hours per month
  • Four or more events per year
Benefits:
As a Google Student Ambassador, you will:
  • Receive regular updates about exciting new Google products / features, programs and announcements
  • Enhance your professional development, leadership, technical and communication skills
  • Be eligible to participate in special Google events, product training and be considered for local internships
  • Exchange best practices with Ambassadors from other schools and disciplines
  • Add the Google Student Ambassador Program experience to your resume
  • Get your own Google SWAG
Sounds great, how do I apply?
To apply, you should:

1. Write 2 Essays as specified in the application form.

2. Submit your application online at http://goo.gl/B2SjX by Thursday, 1st March  2012. We'll contact shortlisted students by end of March 2012.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Google Ambassador Program
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Andrew Jombwe

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Feb 13, 2012, 12:38:07 PM2/13/12
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Hey guys,

Where is the application form and what's the topic for the essays?


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Karungi Theresa

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Feb 14, 2012, 8:47:41 AM2/14/12
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So click on the links giben to view details

Mugabi Allan

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Agaba Allan

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Feb 14, 2012, 1:30:37 PM2/14/12
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starting on the essay and thanks again
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