R2E Buddy System
As with any education, we think it's important to have a balance between academics and social activities. We organise social events every week, and we have a buddy system which partners up Right2Education students with AUC/UvA/VU students. This initiative is about building a community based on shared environments.
This can be an opportunity for language exchange and practice, but for many it is a social opportunity to meet new people, explore Amsterdam together, and simply hang out.
Interested in becoming a buddy?
We are always looking for students who want to meet up with an R2E student around once a week, take part in weekly events, and most importantly make new friends and enjoy everything that Amsterdam has to offer. Some weeks are busier than others, depending on when your buddy is available, the events you take part in and how you get along. The time commitment for the buddy system is thus very flexible!
The most important aspect of the buddy system is about having fun and meeting new people. Every buddy pair is different but the more time and effort you put into it, the more you get out of it!
What does being a buddy involve?
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Being able to meet with your buddy about once a week
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Chat in English or Dutch to help with their language learning
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We would love to see you at R2E events, and one of these (the ‘icebreaker’ event) is compulsory
Contact our Buddy Coordinators
Deadlines for buddy applications each semester will be posted on our website and social media accounts.