Buddy Programme












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            Informace o programu v češtině naleznete zde [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UK-10217.html"] .


            Buddy programme connects local and international students at Charles University. The local
            "buddy", is a volunteer who is a guide and friend to an international student. Buddies hel

            students with an orientation in the new environment, take care of necessary formalities at
            their stay and share what the Czech Republic has to offer.


            A buddy has a unique opportunity to meet students from all over the world and improve her 
            skills. It is an excellent opportunity to meet new people and discover what studying in a 

            means.

            International students arrive before the start of the semester, and that is your chance to

            and become a buddy. Many international students come to Charles University before the begi
            winter semester. However, we are always welcoming new students to the programme.


            Since the academic year 2020/2021, the Buddy programme has become a part of the lifelong l
            programme. Buddies have the opportunity to receive a certificate confirming their particip
            programme.






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            * How to become a buddy?

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            Registration starts through the web application Broaddy [ URL "https://cuni.broaddy.com/re
            The buddy's registration needs to be approved by the faculty coordinator, and afterwards, 

            gain access to the database. Due to data protection, names and contacts are not published,
            choose according to nationality, gender, hobbies and other available information. A chosen
            student will be automatically notified. Should any personal data need to be corrected or c

            necessary to contact the Buddy programme coordinator. Contact information is available bel




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            * How to obtain a certificate?

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            Suppose the buddy is a student of Charles University and completed at least one semester. 
            it is possible to receive the certificate of participation for the Buddy programme, which 

            of the lifelong learning programme. Obtaining the certificate is purely voluntary and does
            participation in the programme itself.


            The programme will be evaluated at the end the semester, and buddies fulfilling the criter
            the certificate.




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            * Where can I find further information and contacts?
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            All information and recommendations are available in the Buddy Guide, which can be downloa

            here [ URL "UKEN-1440-version1-final_buddy_guide_2021_2022_en.pdf"] .

            Contact person for CU rectorate

            • Tomáš Konečný - tomas.konecny(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "zuzana.hanikova(zavinac)ruk.cu

            It is also possible to join the FB group Buddy Program Charles University [ URL "https://w

            groups/996213554069726/"] . This group allows the buddies to communicate and exchange expe
            each other or obtain information concerning student events.




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            * How do international students rate the Buddy programme?
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            "She was so helpful, kind and funny! She gave me her bike; she showed me very cool places 

            otherwise I would not have seen. Perfect Buddy!"
            - Marisol, Germany
            "I'm happy to say that my buddy contributed greatly to my positive Erasmus experience. Not

            get around the university but he also showed me some cool places and gave me great tips, a
            always super helpful when I had any doubt."
            - Maria, Portugal

            "He is genuinely one of the coolest people to hang out with, very knowledgeable but also l
            also extremely helpful when I was settling in, and he was very good at keeping in touch al
            my exchange period."

            - Rudis, Latvia