international buddy programme
In order to make your stay in Erlangen/Nuremberg an enriching experience, we would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in our newly created „International Buddy Programme“.
What is it?
The „International Buddy Programme“ is an organisation of German student volunteers who want to help visiting students like yourselves to get adjusted to their new environment. Even if it is not your first time in a foreign country the idea of living and studying abroad may seem intimidating to you. To make the time before and shortly after your arrival run smoothly, we recommend you to register.
Who are our Buddies?
A Buddy is a primary contact person who provides information and guidance to you during your first few weeks in Germany and, if the circumstances allow, during the whole of your stay.
Our Buddies are local German students, who have usually had the experience of themselves being exchange students abroad before. They will help you to get started in your new home town and provide “insider” information about student life in both cities and German culture in general. Being matched to one of our volunteers will almost certainly be a very valuable service for you.
Please do not forget that our buddies are doing their “job” as volunteers, so you can not demand any assistance from them that exceeds their competencies as a helping hand and contact person. If there are any serious problems (e.g. of a legal nature) your buddy will advise you to contact a member of the International Office staff (Bianca Köndgen, Brigitte Perlick).
How to participate?
Participating in the programme is easy: Just fill out the „International Buddy Programme“ Registration form you got with your information letter and send it back to
Akademisches Auslandsamt
z.H. Bianca Köndgen
Schlossplatz 3
91054 Erlangen, Germany
Fax: +49 9131 85-26335
Tel: +49 9131 85-24805
Who can answer my questions about the programme?
You are welcome to contact the International Office assistants for further information about the „International Buddy Programme“:
andrea.boeh@zuv.uni-erlangen.de
