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Are you an international student and would you like a buddy to support you? Please do not hesitate to contact the International Office at international.office@hsbi.de.
“... more than just a friend ...”
HSBI’s Buddy programme is designed to make it easier for international students to start their studies and settle in in Bielefeld and Germany. The offer is open to both exchange students and degree-seeking students who want to do a full degree here. The programme is a Local Erasmus Initiative and is supported by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Foreign Office.
Buddies – this is us:
Who can take part?
All HSBI students who are interested in making international contacts and willing to support international students in their arrival and everyday life in Bielefeld can become buddies.
Buddies’ duties
Buddies help international students when they arrive at HSBI on an equal footing. They make the students feel welcome in Bielefeld, are reliable contact persons at the new place of study and offer information, support, guidance, help and orientation.
In concrete terms, this means:
How can I register?
If you would like to take part, simply fill out a registration form and hand it in at the International Office or send it to international.office@hsbi.de.
Of course, we will also provide you with information without obligation – by e-mail or in person.