Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU), in cooperation with Erasmus Student Network Ukraine (ESN Ukraine), has developed the Buddy System, which is designed to help international students to get most of their stay in Lviv. Thanks to local buddies (students), international students can benefit from a personalized welcome, get support with administrative procedures, experience local culture, and have an easy first contact point from the moment of signing up for the program. The Buddy system is dedicated to providing support before arrival and improving the integration of incoming students after arrival.
Why should I get a local buddy?
- practice a new language;
- discover the local culture;
- ask questions to local students;
- have fun;
- get help with settling down;
- have someone showing around the city and the university.
Buddy System consists of volunteers who are the same students as you are. We know as nobody else what you are going through, and we are ready to help you. Buddy System will also organize different activities and events for international students, so if you are interested – fill in this form. Soon after filling in the form, we will contact you. This form is needed to find out general information, interests, and preferences to make the best match with a local buddy.
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or you just want to know more about Buddy System, please, send us an email to buddysystem.lviv@lpnu.ua.