The Ambassador Platform Knowledge Base

How might I connect summer school and short-term students with ambassadors?

 
๐Ÿงญ Before Arrival
  • Invite students to explore your TAP Feed
    Let them browse ambassador content and ask questions ahead of arrival.
  • Create a Group Chat
    Connect prospects with ambassadors to ease pre-programme nerves and build early rapport.
๐Ÿ“Œ Example: Kingston Universityโ€™s Head Start programme uses ambassador content to prepare short-term students.
 
๐ŸŽ‰ During Welcome
  • Buddy students with ambassadors
    Use the Link button in the dashboard (Ambassadors > Manage) to share direct ambassador profiles via email.
  • Run welcome events via Streams
    Host presentations, info sessions, or taster lectures with academic staff.
  • Encourage mentoring
    Ambassadors can check in regularly and act as informal mentors throughout the programme.
๐ŸŽฎ During the Programme
  • Human Bingo
    Use ambassador Q&A as a fun icebreaker โ€” offer small prizes to boost participation.
  • Conversation starters
    Email prompts to help younger students feel confident initiating chats.
  • Team projects
    Pair ambassadors and prospects in teams to work on a shared challenge using Group Chats.
  • Scheduled TAP time
    Add 15-minute daily blocks to the itinerary for chatting with ambassadors โ€” setting clear expectations from Day 1.
๐Ÿ“Œ Example: Downing College used TAP to connect students before, during, and after their online residential.

๐Ÿ” After Departure

  • Host a follow-up Live Stream
    Recap the experience, share photos/videos, and highlight next steps or application deadlines.
  • Stay in touch
    Track student progress โ€” if they apply for further study, consider recruiting them as future ambassadors.