Student Buddy
Be the first friend international students meet!
Arriving in a new country and starting at a new university is an exciting experience, but it can also come with a few challenges. That is why we have the SFZG Student Buddy Programme – an initiative that gives students of the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, the opportunity to help international students settle in, get to know their new surroundings and feel welcome from day one.
As a Student Buddy, you will be one of their first points of contact with the School and student life in Zagreb. You will help them get to know the School, find their way around the city and feel more comfortable in their new environment, while making new connections and gaining valuable experiences yourself.
What does a Student Buddy do?
Your role is to help international students settle into their new surroundings. This may include:
- welcoming students and helping them find their way around Zagreb upon arrival
- introducing them to the School of Dental Medicine and its facilities
- helping them navigate everyday student life
- showing them how to use public transport and introducing them to student dining options and useful places around Zagreb
- spending time together, sharing experiences and introducing them to Croatian culture and traditions.
You do not need to have all the answers, being friendly, approachable and willing to help is what matters most!
What can you gain from the programme?
Being a Student Buddy is about much more than helping others. It is an opportunity to:
- meet students from different countries and cultural backgrounds
- improve your English and communication skills
- exchange experiences and share your own culture
- make new friends and broaden your horizons
- become part of the School’s international student community.
By taking part in the programme, you help create a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels included.
How can you join?
If you enjoy meeting new people, like helping others and want to make the most of your student experience, the SFZG Student Buddy Programme is for you!
Keep an eye on the School’s announcements for upcoming application periods and join us in making international students feel at home in Zagreb.
For further information or to express your interest in participating, please contact us at: cepoks@sfzg.hr