Global Buddies

The Global Buddies Programme aims to provide a friendly welcome for new international students, helping them to settle into life in Scotland. We also hope that this scheme will improve integration and cultural exchange.

There are two parts to Global Buddies, the Social Stream and Support Stream.

On the Social Stream all participants are invited to Global Buddies social events, will be among the first to hear about day trips and other student events, and be part of the Global Buddy Social group chat on WhatsApp.

On the Support Stream, new international students can apply to be matched with a Senior Global Buddy, a welcoming face and someone they can go to for help and advice. Buddies are matched based on common interests like sports, movies or outdoor activities. Participants will also be added to the Global Buddy Social group chat and can attend social events.

*Please be aware this information is for GCU Glasgow students only. GCU London students can find details for the London Student Buddies schemes on the Students Association.

Applications for Senior Global Buddies for 2024/25 academic year are now open!

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