Study Abroad Opportunities
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Community Passport (local cultural or global interactions)Your Journey
How to earn your distinction - Step by Step:
Enroll in the AGS program
Complete the online enrollment form.
You’ll receive a welcome email with access to your dashboard and AlamoEXPERIENCE page, where your miles will be tracked through your journey.
Participate in qualifying activities
Engage in any combination of the qualifying activities above - from enrolling in a GL or COIL course to attending cultural community events or even studying abroad.
Every experience counts.
Track your miles
Log and verify your activities through your AGS dashboard.
Your running mile total will be visible, so you always know where you stand on your journey to distinction.
Reach a milestone - then claim it
Once you’ve accumulated enough miles to reach level 1, 2, or 3, you initiate the recognition process.
Submit a short written reflection that tells the story of your global journey.
Your reflection is your opportunity to put your experiences into words for employers, universities, and yourself. Address the following in 100–150 words:
- What global or intercultural activities did you complete, and what drew you to them?
- What did you learn about yourself, other cultures, or global issues through these experiences?
- How have these experiences shaped the way you think, communicate, or approach challenges?
- How will the skills and perspectives you've gained serve you in your career, studies, or community?
Reflections are submitted through your Canvas AGS page and reviewed by program staff. You may claim recognition at each level you reach - you don’t have to wait until the end.
Receive your distinction & Co-curricular recognition
Begin training and take the next step toward your educational and career goals.
Your AGS distinction - Global Citizen, Diplomat, or Ambassador - is added to your official AlamoEXPERIENCE co-curricular transcript.
Share it with employers, include it on transfer applications, and use it when applying for scholarships and fellowships.
Graduate with distinction
Students who complete an AGS level by graduation are recognized at commencement and invited to a special ceremony.
At the ceremony, they receive a distinction medal, either Citizen, Diplomat, or Ambassador.
Each medal reflects a student's commitment to global engagement throughout their time at the Alamo Colleges.