Buddy Programme of the International Office
Information for Paderborn students:
- Exchange students receive here Information about the Buddy Programme! -
You would like to:
- Get to know students from other countries
- Improve your foreign language skills
- Start activities with students from all over the world
- Gain intercultural competences
- Get involved as a volunteer
Then become:
A BUDDY FOR INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
IN THE COMING SEMESTER!
*e.g. from China, England, Finland, France, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Cameroon, Colombia, Korea, Romania, Sweden, Spain, UK, Hungary, USA ...
The Programme
- The Paderborn University's Buddy Programme brings incoming international exchange students and Paderborn students together.
- In this programme, Paderborn students accompany the newly arrived international exchange students during their arrival and life in Paderborn.
- By providing support, information and advice, students make it easier for international students to get started at Paderborn University and settle in.
- New contacts with international exchange students and other buddies
- Improved language skills
- First-hand information about the future study country or partner university
- Participation in joint activities of the Buddy Programme with Eurobiz
- Official certificate of voluntary commitment
- Long-term international friendships
- If you feel like it: Participation in Eurobiz activities for exchange students
- Contacting the international exchange student before arrival
- Collection of keys from the hall of residence (caretaker's opening hours are often not convenient on arrival)
- Personal meeting with the exchange student after arrival in Paderborn (possibly reception at the railway station or airport of arrival)
- Support with moving into the hall of residence
- Be the contact person for questions
- Assistance with visits to the authorities (e.g. residents' registration office, health insurance)
- Tips for everyday life (e.g. shopping facilities, public transport, etc.)
- Involvement in student life (e.g. participation in Eurobiz events, such as cooking together, excursions, etc.)
Registration and Further Information
Download - Dormitory Brochure
Leitfaden zum Wohnen im STW Wohnheim