NGAPS+ foreign national "buddy" system sign-up

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The NASA Goddard Association of Postdoctoral Scholars (NGAPS+) is an early career scientist group for anyone based at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) who is within 10 years of receiving their highest degree. We know that moving to a new country and starting a new position can be both extremely exciting, but also incredibly nerve-racking! We hope that you're receiving lots of great information from your advisor/employer etc., but we also know from experience that there are often things that your employer can't help you with, they may forget to tell you, or you may have questions that you simply do not feel comfortable asking them. Our experience is that we typically gained most of our knowledge informally through our peers and "word of mouth".

It is for this reason that we decided to trial a new "buddy" system! We intend to match incoming or "new to the area" foreign nationals (FNs) with a more established FN "buddy" who can act as an informal guide to help you with any questions you have about life in the US, life in the DC area, where to find stuff at GSFC, etc. Your "buddy" will have already been through the same process as you're going through and can hopefully pass on useful tips and advice to help you navigate any of the unique challenges you may face as a FN at GSFC.

New to the US and DC area, and looking for a FN buddy? Fill out the below form, and share as much information as you feel comfortable to help us match you with a more established buddy. Feel free to sign up and request a buddy even if you're been in the US for a while, but would still benefit from being connected with a more established FN.

Interested in volunteering as a "buddy" to newer FNs? Thank you so much for your interest! Similar to above, please fill out as much information as you feel comfortable to help us match you with a new or incoming FN. No matter how long you've been at GSFC, if you feel like you could help someone newer than you, we'd love for you to be a volunteer buddy.

Next steps: NGAPS+ will be in touch once we've matched you with a buddy, and send an email connecting you two. From that point onwards, we'll leave it in your hands to decide on your personal communication style/frequency etc.

In the meantime: please check out the NGAPS+ website (https://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov/clubs/ngaps) for further information and resources, in particular Housing Information Guide (https://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov/clubs/ngaps/docs/NGAPS_housing_information_2021_V3.pdf) and the NGAPS+ Foreign national guide (insert link)

Are you *

An incoming, new, or new-ish FN looking to be connected to a more established FN "buddy"?

A more established FN who would like to act as a "buddy" to a new or incoming FN?

A US citizen who has ties to another country or a particular cultural background and can offer support and advice to FNs of that country?

Your name *

GSFC org code, i.e. 675 *

Contact email address (ideally a nasa.gov address, but feel free to add your personal or university email if you do not yet have your nasa.gov address) *

Start date at GSFC *

Are you currently in the DC area? *

Yes

Feel free to share other information that could help us with matching you with another buddy. This could include your country of origin, research interests, personal hobbies/interests etc. If you are looking for a buddy, feel free to add anything you'd like specific help with (or can offer specific help with if signing up as a volunteer).

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