Sponsor an international student on your campus!

Passionate about languages, intercultural exchanges? Want to meet young people from all over the world? Accompany an international student with the Buddy System!

What is the Buddy System?


It is a sponsorship platform on which you register in a few clicks! The Buddy System allows you to accompany an international student – that is, your buddy – during his or her stay on your campus or in your city.

This platform represents more than 145 nationalities and registers 45,000 registrations.

It’s based on an algorithm that suggests you form a partner with the person who looks the most like you according to your profile. More than just a digital tool, the Buddy System is a real community! A local coordinator is present to answer your questions and organize activities between all buddies. You can contact him directly via the platform’s email.
 

How does it works?

 
1 - Register on the Buddy System site.

2 - Fill in your profile.
Be specific so that the proposed match fits you best. A few tips:
Answers all questions on the form.
Once registered, fill in the "Hobbies" part of your profile.
If something is very important to you, do not hesitate to write it in the "Comments" section.
You can also use the "Comments" section to describe yourself a little more and leave a little message for your future buddy.

3 - The local coordinator of your city will be able to assign you a buddy corresponding to your expectations.

4. Finally, simply get in touch with your buddy, share the Buddy System experience with him and take advantage of the services and events offered on the platform.


Becoming a mentor by sponsoring someone means discovering new cultures, developing skills and making a young person’s stay in France unforgettable.

So join the Buddy System, our international students are counting on you!