Trojan Ambassadors: into the tour

Walking around campus, students may notice a group of potential Trojans on a university tour. These tours are led by students called Trojan Ambassadors. 

Trojan Ambassadors is an on-campus organization that specializes in recruitment for the university. They are called the university’s hosts and hostesses, and they specialize in serving the university through school spirit. 

Zara Smith, a senior political science major from Bradenton, Florida, is a current Trojan Ambassador. She reflected on her time as a high schooler touring Troy, and how it led to her applying to be an Ambassador. 

“I would not be able to call myself a Trojan without the impact of the random Trojan Ambassador who selflessly spent time on a random Saturday to give me a tour,” Smith said.

“I decided to become a Trojan Ambassador to have the opportunity to give back to the university that has done nothing but pour into me.” 

Students have to apply to become a Trojan Ambassador. If selected, ambassadors will be the hosts for multiple events such as Chancellor’s receptions, athletic events, Trojan Day and other recruitment events for potential students. 

Connecting with potential students is a crucial part of the job, and something the ambassadors appreciate the most.  

“I gauge what interests them as they are looking into colleges,” Smith said. “I make sure that I am knowledgeable on all things Troy so I can answer any questions they might have. 

“My favorite topics, which seem to be most frequent, are the scholarship opportunities, campus involvement and the overall community aspect of Troy.” 

The Trojan Ambassadors’ executive board and Troy University’s administration work together to provide flexible schedules for their ambassadors. Smith is a member of Chi Omega, the Student Government Association, the Palladium, the Welcome Week Committee and she was an impact leader.  

She says that the flexible schedule has made being an ambassador easy, despite her involvement in many organizations.  

“I balance the responsibilities of being an Ambassador and a student by utilizing time-management skills and understanding that both [roles] go together,” Smith said. “The Trojan Ambassador association pushes me to uphold a high standard in the classroom and on campus.” 

Tours happen on regular weekdays, gamedays and during special university events, so potential Trojans can get a taste of the campus life.  

Applicants to Trojan Ambassadors must have a 2.5 GPA and be a full-time student. Applications for Trojan Ambassador will open in the Spring Semester.  

For more information about applications and to follow the daily lives of Trojan Ambassadors, follow their Instagram @trojanambassadors.