Are you interested in meeting international students? Then join our Buddy Team! You get to meet amazing people from all around the world. You can give them a tour of Graz, give them an insight into Styrian culture, and go on trips together. In exchange, you gain international friends, get to know new cultures, and maybe even learn something new about your own country.
Buddy Benefits
- 🌍 International friendships: Connect with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- 🗣️ Language practice: Refresh and practise your foreign language skills naturally.
- 💳 ESNcard: Access perks and discounts with local partners and at ESN events.
- 📜 ESN Buddy Certificate: Official confirmation of voluntary engagement, useful for your CV and for your own Erasmus applications.
- 🎓 2 ECTS credits: Available for students enrolled or co-registered at TU Graz.
Certificate & ECTS Requirements
To receive the Buddy Certificate (and 2 ECTS for eligible TU Graz students) at the end of the semester, you need to:
- Participate in the Intercultural Awareness Session for Buddies
- Actively support your matched incoming students
- Submit the feedback form at the end of the term
Note: For TU Graz students, the Intercultural Awareness Session is held by the International Office at the beginning of the semester. We will email you all specific details and dates closer to the start of the term.
How it works
- Fill out the registration form below with your details and a nice photo.
- Once the ESN team reviews and approves your profile, you will be listed in our buddy pool.
- Incoming exchange students will browse the pool and select their buddies. You can host up to 2 students!
- Note: Please keep your bio friendly and clear so incoming students can get to know you.