EBUDDY PROGRAM

Lasallian Exchange Buddies

 

During the inbound exchange students’ program at DLSU, they are assisted by a group of student volunteers called the EBUDDIES. These student volunteers are equipped and trained to assist inbound exchange students as buddies and student mentors of inbound exchange student. As early as the Orientation and Welcoming Program for inbound exchange students, members of the EBUDDY Program are introduced to them so that they can start getting familiar and know each other better before the start of classes. The EBUDDIES provide support to the inbound exchange students in terms of familiarization with academic culture, the University campus environment, availing of student support services, activities organized for students on campus, academic concerns like schedule of classes, attendance and participation, and similar concerns.

 

During the Lasallian Exchange and Virtual Study Abroad (EViSA) Program, the EBuddies are now their online chat buddies. Aside from formal sessions, the EBuddies also facilitate Meet and Greet Session and Culture Exchange activities for the inbound exchange students.

 

Overall, the goal of the Exchange Buddy Program (EBuddy Program) is to provide online support to inbound exchange students for a productive and meaningful student exchange program experience at DLSU.

 

Some of the benefits for student members include:

  1. Involvement in a Volunteer Program.
  2. Opportunities to interact and provide support to international students from universities abroad.
  3. Expand international network.
  4. Build student credentials with international networking experience.
  5. Certificate of Participation.

The following DLSU students are eligible to apply as members of the EBuddy Program:

  1. Alumni outbound exchange students (Face to Face and EViSA)
  2. Current outbound students
  3. Successful applicants to exchange programs and other study abroad opportunities
  4. OVPERI Interns

For inquiries about the EBuddy Program, please email [email protected].