Use TAP to connect short-term students with ambassadors before, during, and after their programme — helping them feel supported, engaged, and part of your institution.
🧭 Before Arrival
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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.
📌 Example: Kingston University’s Head Start programme uses ambassador content to prepare short-term students.
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🎉 During Welcome
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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.
🎮 During the Programme
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Human Bingo
Use ambassador Q&A as a fun icebreaker — 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 — setting clear expectations from Day 1.
📌 Example: Downing College used TAP to connect students before, during, and after their online residential.
🔁 After Departure
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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 — if they apply for further study, consider recruiting them as future ambassadors.