Tour Guide for Prospective Students

Issued by Penn State College of Engineering

Earners of this badge are able to communicate clear, concise, and accurate information about the Penn State College of Engineering to prospective students and their families. As representatives of the College of Engineering, earners have demonstrated the ability to lead 60–90-minute walking tours of the engineering facilities at Penn State University Park.

Type Certification
Time Months

Skills

Adaptability
Ambassadorship
Collaboration And Teamwork
Communication
Professionalism
Public Speaking

Earning Criteria

Successfully complete an interview to become a member of Engineering Student Tours and Resources (ESTAR)
Learn the content of the tour manual, which describes all the relevant information to share with prospective students and their families
Complete a mock tour with an ESTAR student leader
Lead at least three in-person prospective student tours
Reflect on the experience in a written response to a prompt