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I would like to be a buddy and get in touch with new international students:
Would you like to volunteer? Are you open-minded and interested in getting to know international students from across the university and supporting them during their start at Saarland University? Have you been enrolled at Saarland University for at least a year and are familiar with the difficulties that students face when they arrive at university?
Then you absolutely should join our ZiS-Buddy-Programme!
Do you also have a good command of German and another language and have some spare time at the beginning of the semester to meet with an international student 2-3 times to share insights on campus life, the city and German culture?
Then you’ve come to the right place!
To ensure that things never get boring, we hold weekly ZiS get-togethers (ZiS-Treffs) as well as excursions, city tours, cultural and sporting events—and, of course, international parties.
And in case you are still not convinced: if you actively participate as a buddy for at least one full semester, you can also have your involvement officially confirmed upon request – a great bonus for future job applications.
I am new to Saarbrücken and would like to get in touch with local students:
Are you a new arriving international student at Saarland University and new to Saarbrücken? Are you looking to meet new people and to get some support during your first days?
Then the ZiS-Buddy-Programme is just right for you!
We will pair you with a local student who is already familiar with the campus, the city and German culture and can help you start the semester off on the right foot.
Your buddy can answer questions about your studies and show you helpful campus resources. They can also give you useful tips to help you find your way around quickly and you might just learn some German along the way.
Sounds good? Sign up today!
