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Global Connections, Local Friendships
Global Connections, Local Friendships
Are you an exchange student eager to explore local culture or a local student excited to share your knowledge? Our Buddy Program connects local students with exchange students to foster friendships, cultural exchange, and mutual support.
Are you an exchange student eager to explore local culture or a local student excited to share your knowledge? Our Buddy Program connects local students with exchange students to foster friendships, cultural exchange, and mutual support.
Become a local buddy
Become a local buddy
Join our Finnish-International Buddy Programme. We are looking for local Finnish, or long-term international degree students to sign up as local buddies for incoming exchange students and be matched with an exchange student who shares your interests. As a Local Buddy, you'll get perks like free ESN card, free access to Buddy specific events, and the chance to make international friends. It’s a casual, fun way to learn about other cultures while practicing languages.
If you’re planning to study abroad, this is the perfect opportunity to boost your application and gain valuable experience!
Responsibilities:
Introduce and guide your exchange/international buddy on Finnish student life
Share buddy programme (and ESN) events and communications with your buddy
Meet with your buddy at least once a month at a buddy/ESN event
Meet with your buddy at least once a month outside of official events
Time Commitment:
2 hr buddy welcome event at beginning of semester
2 meetings with your buddy each month
2 hr end-of-semester buddy event
Benefits:
Meet new international friends, learn new languages, and share your culture!
Free Buddy patch
Free ESNcard and membership
Free access to buddy programme specific events - hangouts, trips, parties, dinners, etc.
Free coffee/tea/snacks hangouts organized monthly for buddy programme
Inbound Exchange Student
Inbound Exchange Student
Step outside the international bubble and build local friendships through our Buddy Programme. You'll be matched with a local buddy who shares your interests, making it easier to experience life in Finland. This is a pilot project, so there may be changes along the way, but one thing is certain: you'll meet amazing new friends and feel right at home!
Responsibilities:
Meet with your buddy at least once a month at a buddy/ESN event
Meet with your buddy at least once a month outside of official events
Time Commitment:
2 hr buddy welcome event at beginning of semester
2 meetings with your buddy each month
2 hr end-of-semester buddy event
Benefits:
Meet new international friends, learn new languages, and share your culture!
Learn about the local finnish culture!
Free access to buddy programme specific events - hangouts, trips, parties, dinners, etc.
Free coffee/tea/snacks hangouts organized monthly for buddy programme
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