The International Buddy Scheme has been created to help new international students integrate into university life and life in the UK.

As a student who joined the university this semester, you’ll be paired with an existing student who will act as a buddy/mentor to you over a short series of meet ups where you can discuss things such as:

– Aspects of university life you are adjusting to
– Goals for this semester
– Your own cultural experiences (maybe you’ll share another language with your buddy, or perhaps you could start to learn a new one through them!)

As an existing student, you’ll be supporting a new student as they settle into their studies and the university environment. This is an opportunity to enhance your personal development, gain mentoring and coaching skills, and improve your overall employability!

You can earn Rise points by submitting a short summary of each meet up.

This scheme is aimed at international (postgraduate) students in the department of Marketing, International Business and Tourism.