Hi there!
Are you a domestic or International Student? If yes, we need you!
New international students who do not have family and friends in Auckland may find it challenging to make their transition into their new lives. They have to complete a lot of paperwork, integrate into Kiwi life, and battle homesickness and culture shock, as well as dealing with a shift to online courses and examinations.
AUSA Buddies provide personal support and mentorship to facilitate the integration of new international students. Our Buddies are friendly faces that new students can turn to, respond to their questions and introduce them to kiwi life.
We are looking for people that can volunteer with us for Semester 1 2024. You will be matched with different international students (2-4).
- Buddy Volunteer Training (Wednesday 14th February)
- International Orientation (Monday 19th February)
******If you are an undergraduate student, you must have completed at least two semesters studying at The University of Auckland to qualify as an AUSA Buddy Volunteer********
*******If you are a postgraduate student, you must have completed at least one semester studying at The University of Auckland and must be available next year to qualify as an AUSA Buddy********
Sounds like fun? Agreed with what being a Buddy involves? If yes, please, fill out the form!
You will then be contacted by the International Buddies Manager via
buddies@ausa.org.nz once the matching process has been completed.
