Welcoming a new generation of Google Student Ambassadors in the Middle East and North Africa
October 10th, 2012 | Published in Google Student Blog
During the last week of August 2012, Google hosted 235 students from 70 universities in 11 countries from all over the Middle East and North Africa for the second run of our Google Student Ambassador Program. With 160 more students than last year, the Google Student Ambassador (GSA) program tripled in size this year. Students came from far and wide to attend the training which took place in the busy grand city of Cairo, Egypt.
As soon as the GSAs arrived and despite their huge number, they became friends almost instantly. They had loads of fun together playing games, taking pictures, or just chilling on the famous Google-colored bean bags.
But it was not just fun and games that marked this summit: during their four day training in Egypt, 27 Googlers from around the globe joined in training and polishing those bright new talents. Interactive and informative sessions such as how to map your country, tips and tricks for webmasters, ways to collaborate with Google, how to join a GDG or GWIT were on the menu. Moreover, GSAs got a chance to develop their professional skill, boost their confidence and prepare for the job with our tailored soft skill workshops on everything from presentation and communication skills to planning powerful events and budget management skills.
Then on the glamorous night of August 30, we celebrated the graduation of those 235 bright stars at the majestic Cairo Citadel with a breathtaking view over Old Cairo.
On the fourth and last day of the GSA training marathon, the GSAs and Googlers alike
enjoyed a literally colorful morning at Fagnoon (crazy arts land) a very creative activity park in Giza. They went wild with color wars and mud fights. They also showed their artistic side with t-shirt printing, wood carving and clay molding.
By the end of the summit, the student ambassadors were well equipped with information necessary to hold events, transfer their knowledge of the Google products to their fellow students and represent Google at their university. They have also formed valuable friendships and various opportunities of collaboration among themselves.
You can take a look at more photos from the Summit in this album. We also encourage you to go and seek out the Google Student Ambassador at your university or apply to be an ambassador yourself. To find out more about the program, please visit our website.
Posted by Noha Salem, Google University Programs Specialist in the Middle East & North Africa
As soon as the GSAs arrived and despite their huge number, they became friends almost instantly. They had loads of fun together playing games, taking pictures, or just chilling on the famous Google-colored bean bags.
But it was not just fun and games that marked this summit: during their four day training in Egypt, 27 Googlers from around the globe joined in training and polishing those bright new talents. Interactive and informative sessions such as how to map your country, tips and tricks for webmasters, ways to collaborate with Google, how to join a GDG or GWIT were on the menu. Moreover, GSAs got a chance to develop their professional skill, boost their confidence and prepare for the job with our tailored soft skill workshops on everything from presentation and communication skills to planning powerful events and budget management skills.
Then on the glamorous night of August 30, we celebrated the graduation of those 235 bright stars at the majestic Cairo Citadel with a breathtaking view over Old Cairo.
enjoyed a literally colorful morning at Fagnoon (crazy arts land) a very creative activity park in Giza. They went wild with color wars and mud fights. They also showed their artistic side with t-shirt printing, wood carving and clay molding.
By the end of the summit, the student ambassadors were well equipped with information necessary to hold events, transfer their knowledge of the Google products to their fellow students and represent Google at their university. They have also formed valuable friendships and various opportunities of collaboration among themselves.
You can take a look at more photos from the Summit in this album. We also encourage you to go and seek out the Google Student Ambassador at your university or apply to be an ambassador yourself. To find out more about the program, please visit our website.
Posted by Noha Salem, Google University Programs Specialist in the Middle East & North Africa