We match current UK students with new international students so you can learn from each other. The UK student will be able to help the international students settle into life in Oxford, show them the best places in town and in return the international students will bring the cultures of the world to Oxford. The scheme will help you develop your interpersonal and intercultural skills, make friends from all over the globe and gain an understanding of different cultures which looks great on your CV when it comes to applying for jobs.
To participate in this scheme, you must:
- Attend the welcome event and the UK students must also attend the training session
- Keep in contact with your buddies at least once a week
- Meet up with your buddies at least twice
- Be inclusive of everyone within your group
- Choose appropriate events to do with your buddies. Remember not all students are comfortable going to clubs and pubs
- Sign up to the Global Buddies September 2018 Facebook group if you have a Facebook account (coming soon)
- Be ready to share your culture with others and have an open mind so you can learn from your buddies
We run a series of social events which you and your buddies are welcome to attend. Where possible, we ask you to attend at least 2 events and to give us feedback about your experience on the scheme both when it is working well and not so well.