Buddy Programme for New International Students
SEPTEMBER 2012
Introduction
Events Calendar
The scheme will start in the welcome week of Semester 1, September 2012. The dates below are the organised events for all Global Buddies and their International Students.
Week 0, September 2012, (Date TBC): Introductory meeting. Each buddy will be assigned 3 or 4 international students. At this meeting icebreakers will be used to help you to get to know each other. It is also a chance to swap email addresses and to learn more about the scheme. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
End of October, (Date TBC): Games Night. Another chance for everyone to get together and socialise.
End of Semeseter Farewell Dinner (Date TBC).
Throughout the semester ISAS will be holding social events for International students, which all Global Buddies will be invited to. These are not compulsory but it will be a good opportunity to meet up with each other, as well as meeting other international students.
Outside of these events it is expected that new students and their buddies will keep in contact through the semester either by email, facebook or face-to-face meetings. You should decide between yourselves which form of contact will suit you best However, it would be beneficial to continue to meet face-to-face to improve cultural exchange and to help new students settle in quicker. The guides have more information with ideas of what you can do together.
Apply to join the scheme?
If you are Interested in joining the scheme then you can find more information at the links below.
As a buddy (current British students)
As a new international student
There is a Global Buddies facebook page, where you can keep in contact with each other. It is a good place to arrange socials or individual chats.
