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Welcoming a new generation of Google Student Ambassadors in the Middle East and North Africa
October 10, 2012
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
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