Local Buddies: Procedure and registration
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Local Buddies: Procedure and registration
Discover new perspectives and get to know students from all over the world!
Are you interested in international exchange?
Would you like to acquire intercultural skills?
You would like to support one or a small group of two or three international students on their arrival in Oldenburg and act as a contact person?
Would you like to do things together?
Then join our buddy programme as a "local" buddy!
How does the programme work?
- register as early as possible using the form below
- participate in the training before the semester starts and network with other local buddies (dates in March and September)
- buddy groups are assigned from February to April (summer semester) or August to October (winter semester)
- first contact by e-mail between Local Buddies and International Buddies
- by arrangement: pick-up of the International Buddies from the train station, accompany them to the flat
- undertake joint activities
- at the end of the semester: if necessary, write a report on your experience and receive a certificate of voluntary service. In your report of no more than 2 pages, you should address the following questions:
- Who did you supervise and how did the journey and the initial contact go?
- What did you do together? What support were you able to give?
- How did you experience yourself in your role as a buddy? What learning experiences did you take with you?
Who can participate?
Oldenburg students of all disciplines who are at least in their 2nd semester. Ideally, you should be available one month before the start of the semester and during the semester.
If you would like to register for the Buddy Programme, please fill out the form below. We will then contact you in August/March.