Texas Tech Global Guides

Global Guides

What are Global Guides?

Global Guides are current TTU students who volunteer their time to mentor incoming international students.

All new international students will be assigned to a global guide who will help you as you adjust to life at Texas Tech and in Lubbock. Because they have already experienced the ups and downs of living and studying abroad, they are a great first hand resource to students. If you would like to read advice from our current global guides, visit their advice page.

How to Become a Global Guide

The International Global Guides program connects current Texas Tech University Students with prospective students to promote, share, and support their efforts to attend the university. Global Guides will also provide assistance with student life and retention activities through the Office of International Student Life.

Benefits of the Global Guide Program

Gain an in-depth knowledge of TTU resources, history, & traditions
Develop leadership, interpersonal communication, and social skills
Build significant relationships with fellow Global Guides, new international students, and TTU OIA staff
Meals during ISO and other OIA events

Expectations

If selected as a Global Guide, student(s) will receive a stipend of $200 at the end of the semester for which they have participated based on the following expectations:

Participation in the program for at least a full academic year is expected
Must attend all training sessions
Serve as a mentor for assigned incoming student groups
Serve as a knowledgeable and friendly representative of TTU and Office of International Affairs (OIA)
Attend monthly meetings

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, all Global Guide candidates must:

Maintain a minimum 3.0 TTU GPA during participation with the program
Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Texas Tech University
Be a full time sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student
Must have spent at least one year at the Texas Tech Lubbock campus
Positive attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
One recommendation letter from TTU faculty or staff member