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CLI Campus Ambassador Program

Become a Campus Ambassador

Build practical marketing experience, earn cash or free Chinese lessons, and help classmates discover immersive study abroad in Guilin, China.

$30 Paid training
$20 Per class announcement
$200 Per enrolled student
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Flexible · Paid · Student-Friendly

A campus role that fits around your schedule

As a CLI Campus Ambassador, you’ll help more students discover immersive study abroad and Chinese-language opportunities in Guilin, China. CLI was founded in 2009.

Choose the activities that fit your schedule and complete them when it works for you. The role is designed to fit around your classes, and every activity in the compensation table is paid.

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Why Join

Useful experience, real impact, flexible work

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Help Peers Go Abroad

Introduce classmates to a study-abroad option they may not have found on their own. A quick conversation or class announcement can open the door to a meaningful international experience.

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Build Real Skills

Practice concise communication, outreach, relationship-building, and presentation skills through real campus activities—not simulations.

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Work on Your Schedule

Choose the activities you want to take on, fit them around classes and other commitments, and earn compensation for completed work.

What You’ll Do

Simple ways to make an impact on campus

Make Class Announcements

Use a provided slide to give a brief introduction to CLI before class and point interested students toward more information.

Hang Posters

Place approved posters and flyers in high-traffic campus locations where students are likely to see them.

Make Introductions

Introduce CLI to professors, advisors, study-abroad staff, or student organizations that may want to share the opportunity.

Spread the Word

Table at events, talk with student groups, or share approved content online—whichever channels make sense on your campus.


Simple, Transparent Pay

Know what each activity is worth

How it works

  1. Complete activities
  2. Send quick proof by email
  3. CLI reviews it
  4. Points are added to your account
  5. Redeem monthly for free Chinese lessons or cash via Zelle

Example payouts

Example Campus Ambassador payouts
$30 For completing the one-hour ambassador training
$20 Per class announcement
$200 Per student who enrolls at CLI

See the full compensation table for every paid activity.

About CLI

Share a program you can stand behind

  • Immersive study abroad in Guilin, within a warm community
  • Transferable credit from Guangxi Normal University
  • One-on-one Chinese tutoring alongside university courses
  • Supportive, high-impact student experience
  • Long track record of academic and experiential excellence
  • Founded in 2009 by two brothers from Virginia
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4.95 / 5

GoOverseas rating

50+

Countries represented

17+ years

Partnered with GXNU

Who fits

Is this you?

  • You're currently enrolled in college or graduate school.
  • You're comfortable saying a few words in front of a class.
  • You're curious about China, even if you've never been.
  • You're reliable over email. That's how we confirm activities and credit your account.

You don't need to speak Chinese or have studied at CLI. We'll cover what you need to know in training.

Common questions

Before you book a call

Do I need to speak Chinese?

No. Plenty of ambassadors have never studied Chinese. You just need to be able to explain why studying abroad is worth considering.

How much time does this take?

As little as an hour a month. There's no quota, and you choose which activities to take on. A class announcement takes about two minutes, plus the walk to the lecture hall.

How and when do I get paid?

After an activity, email us a quick proof. We usually review it within about a week and add the points to your account. Once a month, you can redeem them for cash through Zelle or for free one-on-one Chinese lessons.

Do I have to have studied at CLI?

No. CLI alumni often have an easier time at first because they can answer questions from experience. But you don't need to have studied at CLI. If you haven't, the training will give you the background you need.

Is there a contract or a minimum term?

No. There's no contract and no minimum term. If finals get busy, take the semester off and come back later. Or stop entirely. You'll keep any points you've already earned.

What happens in the interview?

It's a 30-minute video call with Robert, CLI's co-founder. He'll explain the role and training, answer your questions, and confirm whether your campus is a good fit. There's nothing to prepare.

Ready When You Are

Talk with us for 30 minutes

Choose a time that works for you. We’ll explain the role, training, and compensation, and answer your questions. No preparation is needed.

Schedule your interview

Questions? Email robert@studycli.org or complete our Contact Us form.