Kilachand Ambassadors
Kilachand Ambassadors are our official volunteer student representatives and hosts. With poise and alacrity, Ambassadors share their enthusiasm for Kilachand and Boston University with prospective and admitted students and their families. Ambassadors connect with prospective students through email and during in-person and virtual events. As liaisons between Kilachand Honors College and visitors, Ambassadors are fundamental to Kilachand’s recruitment efforts and community.
Kilachand Ambassador Supervisor: Dr. Shoronda Matthews (sematth@bu.edu)
During the spring semester, Kilachand Ambassadors will:
- Feature their photo, short bio, and email address on our Ambassadors webpage
- Correspond with prospective and admitted students via email
- Welcome visitors and give brief tours of Kilachand Hall’s first-floor and ninth-floor (as scheduled)
- Attend meetings/trainings with the Ambassador Supervisor as requested
- Staff Visit Day drop-ins (in coordination with BU Admissions)
- Write congratulatory cards and emails to admitted students (March)
- Staff Kilachand Open House welcome events and webinars (April)
- Looking ahead: attend Orientation events, as available (summer)
As representatives of the College, Ambassadors demonstrate intellectual curiosity, collaborative spirit, and commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive space for peers and applicants. They present themselves considerately, communicate confidently, and show an appreciation for the mission of Kilachand.
Ambassadors are expected to:
- Be in good academic standing in their school/college and Kilachand (GPA 3.0)
- Demonstrate a positive attitude toward Kilachand and Boston University as exemplary representatives of these communities
- Provide a personalized, genuine approach to visitor engagement
- Come to events prepared and thoughtfully attired
- Wearing either your official polo shirt or quarter zip sweater
- Notify the Ambassador Supervisor of any academic conflicts they have with events
- Respond within 2-3 business days to prospective student emails, copying honors@bu.edu on replies
Benefits of participation include:
- Strengthening interpersonal and communication skills while helping others
- Opportunities to work alongside Kilachand administration
- Making connections with visitors, peers, alumni, and faculty
- Building your resume
We are welcoming new volunteers this spring. The application period for Spring 2024 is now open.