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Become a buddy for international students!

Are you interested in helping international students in finding their way in Amsterdam? And at the same time learn more about other cultures and improve your language skills? Or have you just gotten back from a semester abroad and do you wish to continue being part of an international community? Become a buddy for our international exchange students!

Every year around 900 students from all over the world come to study for a semester at VU Amsterdam through our short term mobility programmes. 

The Buddy programme is all about bridging connections between local and international students. Becoming a buddy is an opportunity for you as a local student at VU Amsterdam to gain valuable international experience, all while doing the crucial task of supporting international students to settle into their new life and studies in Amsterdam.

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