{"id":324,"date":"2024-09-05T16:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T14:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uni-siegen.de\/fit-in-siegen\/?page_id=324"},"modified":"2025-01-30T13:59:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T12:59:59","slug":"buddy-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uni-siegen.de\/fit-in-siegen\/components-of-fit\/welcome-orientation\/buddy-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddy Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    A HELPING HAND<\/h1>\n

    Connecting International Students with Local Buddys at the University Siegen<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the Buddy Program?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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      Every year, several hundred international students come to study at the University of Siegen.<\/p>\n

      As exciting as a stay in a foreign country is, it can bring a variety of challenges<\/strong>: a new surrounding, an unknown culture with its own customs language barriers.<\/p>\n

      The\u00a0 program connects<\/strong> international students with local students. It offers peer-to-peer support, encourages intercultural exchange while helping international students with their orientation<\/strong>\u00a0on campus and in the city.<\/p>\n

      International students are paired with an experienced Local Buddy from a higher semester who as their contact person<\/strong>. The Local Buddy helps their assigned International Buddy with questions regarding the university and the daily life <\/strong>in Germany.<\/p>\n

      During the semester, there are a lot of cultural events where the Buddys can get to know each other, and activities in and around Siegen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWHO CAN ATTEND THE BUDDY PROGRAM?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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      You are new to Siegen and your first semester is starting soon?<\/span><\/p>\n

      As an international student you are seeking support from an experienced local student?<\/span><\/p>\n

      The Buddy Program offers intercultural exchange, fun group activities and the opportunity to find new friends and enhance your language skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Registration deadline for summer semester 2025 is April, 06.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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      If you successfully complete the Buddy Program (attending at least 3 events), you will receive 3 points<\/strong> in the area of Well Being & Social Orientation<\/strong> for your Employability Pass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tPLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Lena B\u00fcrger<\/h3>\n

      Coordination Buddy Program<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Universit\u00e4t Siegen
      \nInternational Office |\u00a0 International Student Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n

      Sandstr. 16-18 | F-S 409\/410
      \n57072 Siegen<\/p>\n

      Phone: 0271\/740-4358
      \nE-Mail:\u00a0lena.buerger@zv.uni-siegen.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Every year, several hundred international students come to study at the University of Siegen. As exciting as a stay in a foreign country is, it can bring a variety of challenges: a new surrounding, an unknown culture with its own customs language barriers. The\u00a0 program connects international students with local students. It offers peer-to-peer support, … <\/p>\n

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