We are opening the Buddy Program in this academic year 2026/2027 . What is it about?
Your task in this program is to create a friendship with a student who will be assigned to you. To become a Buddy, you need to complete a two-day training in september.
Your task will be:
- to introduce him/her to the environment /Where? How? he/she can obtain the necessary information about the study/,
- to accompany him/her so that he/she feels good and adapts to the new university environment,
- to support him/her in finding his/her way around the school/city,
- to introduce him/her to new people,
- to expand the possibilities of how to spend his/her free time,
- to provide a sense of security and acceptance,
- to be someone he/she can rely on.
This does not mean that you have to fulfill all these tasks 100%. It depends on the needs of the student, your possibilities and your mutual agreement and cooperation.
Why should you go for it?
- chance for personal growth,
- you will meet a new person and you can inspire each other,
- deepening of humility and awareness of what is really important in life
- space for the development of a wide range of skills (patience, communication, empathy, etc.)
- a feeling of satisfaction and joy of helping
- a new perspective on life, new experiences
- contact outside your social bubble – connecting different worlds.
Are you interested?
Apply here – BUDDY UPJŠ (change the language in the upper right corner)
If you have any questions, write to us at unipoc@upjs.sk.
