VISUM Buddy program

Buddy Programm

VISUM puts every exchange student in contact with a German student.

Application  

Please follow the link below to sign up for the Buddy Program:

VISUM Buddy Programme Signup

The Application link is activated about 6 – 8 weeks before the next semester starts.
If you can’t wait until the next semester begins, come to one of our events and get in touch with the exchange students.

Matching

There will be a matching happening during the vacation for all the exchange students who take part at the winter or summer academy (one month ahead of semester start). A second matching will be performed shortly before the semester begins (winter: end of August, summer: end of February).

Choice of language

When signing up for the Buddy Program, it is possible to request two languages. This means you can choose which language your Buddy should speak in order to help him properly with the first steps here in Mannheim. Unfortunately, we cannot quarantee to fulfil the request, but we’ll try our best. Please understand that there will be more requests for popular languages such as English or Spanish than there are exchange students with these mother tongues.

The most important criterion is the moment you are avaible (sommer -/winter academy or semester start). The second criterion is your choice of language. As mentioned before, we’ll try our best to fulfill your language request, but if not, we’ll assign you with someone with a different language.

Conclusion

VISUM arranges mentoring between exchange students and German students. Even when your Buddy does not speak your requested language, you can have an amazing time together during the semetser.
If you are looking for a tandem conversation partner, have a look at the wall of the International Office (http://aaa.uni-mannheim.de/tandem/?d=login&a=start&lang=en&tid=) and register. Moreover, you can join us at VISUM events to get to know other people from all over the world!

See you soon.