Become a buddy to an international student in Kalmar or Växjö
Are you a student? Do you want to learn about a culture different than your own? Make new friends? Improve your language skills? Gain merit points? Have fun and learn something new? Then choose to become a buddy to an international student!
- “The Buddy program gives us a chance to help and share knowledge with each other.”
- “Giving back to students and getting the chance to meet new people are barely scratching the surface of the benefits of becoming a buddy.”
- “The Buddy program gives students the opportunity to grow mentally. The program made me a global citizen.”
Each year about 1,000 international students start to study at Linnaeus University. Studying abroad can be a big adjustment, and the Buddy program plays an important part in supporting new international students, in Kalmar or in Växjö!
Buddies are matched with international students, something that creates a dynamic student environment. As a buddy, you answer common questions and give advice on the student life and student community. Take your student for a “fika”, go shopping, show campus and/or the town. All that is part of your everyday life is new to them!
Reasons to become a buddy! You may:
- Learn about a culture different than your own
- Make new friends
- Improve your language skills
- Gain merit points to use for applying to exchange studies
- Have fun and learn something new!
Registration and more info
Register here! When registering to become a buddy you can make several choices, such as countries, hobbies, etc.
Do you need more information before you register? Read more about the Buddy program or contact Linnaeus Union at info@linnek.se or on Instagram: