the Buddy program
Every year, approximately 800-900 students enroll in the Buddy program. The purpose of the Buddy program's is to ensure that newbies feel welcomed and secure in their new environment.
What is the Buddy Program?
There's much to gain from connecting with and understanding students from different countries. Whether you have been on exchange? Maybe work in an international company after completing your studies?
Regardless, the Buddy program has something for you!
You get possibilities to meet internationals, expand your network, improve your spoken languages and meanwhile have fun!
Answer your newbie's questions, give a tour of the campus, shop groceries together the first time and perhaps bring your newbie to an event, are suggestions of what you can help with as a buddy.
Upon completing one semester, you'll have the opportunity to receive a certificate that can be beneficial for your exchange studies' applications or job searches.
To become a buddy a fall semester, register in the spring and vice versa.
Are you done with your studies Done with your studies, but will stay in Växjö and would like to continue to meet international students? Friend Family Kronoberg
How you become a buddy
Register by clicking on the green button below.
Fill out all the info, hit "send". You may later be asked to update your info. Keep an eye on the email used upon registration to the Buddy program.
You get an invite by email to an introduction that could be held physically, or on Teams. This is your chance to ask any questions you may have. It is also possible to use the form at the bottom of the page.
The result of the matching of buddies and newbies will be shared to the email you used upon registration. Read the Buddy guide below for suggestions and advice!
What happens next
When you have been informed of who you have been matched with - it is up to you if you're interested in more than one newbie - do a little research about the newbie's home country. Then you to answer possible questions
Once the student is in Kalmar or Växjö, suggest to meet for a fika or a beer. Have fun, learn something new!
Once the semester is finished, and you would like to become a buddy again, make a new registration for the semester in question.
