If you are interested in other cultures, languages, and international contacts, you don't necessarily need to fly across the globe to discover all that. It's true! Being a Buddy makes it possible!
HdM's Buddy Program offers you the opportunity to make international contacts, to connect with students from around the world, and to join various international social events.
A Buddy is an HdM student, who welcomes and helps international students before, on and after arrival. This could involve supporting with move-in, local transport, helping to navigate the campus, or just hanging out in your free time.
Your responsibilites include:
- Picking up room keys and (if applicable) bedding at the student dormitories for your international student
- Picking up your student at the Stuttgart Airport or Stuttgart main station
- Bringing finger food for the Welcome Breakfast in the beginning of the international orientation week
- Supporting with purchasing a VVS Ticket
- Visiting the Bürgerbüro with your student to register them with city and also – if needed – the Ausländerbehörde/Immigration Office
- Assisting your student with opening a bank account
- Helping with setting up the study plan
Benefits:
- Improve your language skills
- Make international contacts for lifetime
- Receive a Buddy Certification from the HdM International Office
- 1 ECTS credit (Buddy programme from Wintersemeste 2023/2024 onwards)
- Have fun!
How to Become a Buddy:
- Come to a Buddy Information Session (please see emails about this in January/June)
- Send us an email on buddy@hdm-stuttgart.de