What is the Buddy Program?

It is a program developed by the Service of International Relations in order to help exchange students integrate socially and academically at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche.

Objective

The main intention with this program is to ensure that all new international students receive assistance and feedback from Miguel Hernández University students before, during, and after their arrival in Spain. Another positive side to the Buddy Program is that it gives you (Spanish students or continuing international students) the opportunity to meet new people and to help them explore the city, to make new friends, and help them with everything that you needed to discover when you came here. This can also be a great opportunity to practice languages.

What is the purpose of the program?

• Integration of exchange students at the university.
• Assist and exchange students adjust to Spanish social and academic life.
• Enrichment of foreign language proficiency for both.
• Meet new people from different countries, practicing their language, learning about their customs and culture.

What do i have to do to become a Buddy?

If you want to help an exchange student, complete the application form that you will find here (Google forms, Spanish)

If you want to be helped by a local student, complete the application form that you will find here (Spanish)

HOW TO APPLY FOR A BUDDY CERTIFICATE?

Write to

OBLIGATIONS TO FULFILL:

• Help your Buddy to the best of your ability.
• Welcome him and teach him how to move around the Campus.
• Help him/her to find accommodation.
• Integrate him/her in the youth and university environment of the city.
• Introduce them to the local culture and society.

HOW DO I PROVE IT?

Send us evidence that you have worked as a buddy: WhatsApp, emails, photos ….. Positive evaluation of your incoming.

Tell us:

• Your full name.
• Your ID.
• Your buddy’s full name.
• Your email address.
• The period in which you practiced.

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

At the end of each semester, when the mobility is about to end (however, if it is a complete course, you can also apply for it). In the middle of the semester, the relationship will be monitored and, if there is a positive response from both parties, the issuance of the certificate can be brought forward.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN’T ACCREDIT IT?

There are two situations:

• Not having evidence (e.g. when changing cell phone): comment it when sharing the info in point 3.
• Incoming does not answer neither to the evaluation email nor to you: send us evidence of your attempts to contact you.

Do you have any questions?

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