Peer-buddy program basics

The program (Student Adjustment Monitoring - buddy program) integrates traditional and non-traditional technology based support methods for peer-buddies (as we refer them mentors) to provide efficient and flexible mentoring to first year students for kick of period of school.

We designed SAM-buddy to work in one-on-one bases as well as in small group format. The technological platform provides a vast library of relevant information along with built in fun elements mentors and mentorees can enjoy as they walk along together in the period of eight weeks.

We put this unique program together to be the least disruptive of your studies as a mentor, fitting in with your schedule and academic obligations. During the spring semester we will provide mentors with an in-depth 4 hour orientation training along with supervision and professional daily support during the fall term. We however require mentors (peer-buddies) to take responsibility for their role as ambassadors of the University, to adequately respond to questions they may receive from their peer-buddy, and dedicate an hour of their time every week to meet with their mentoree in person. We believe personal meetings do foster growth and adjustment more efficiently.

How the program works:

For the period of eight weeks in the fall, mentors receive weekly tasks (focus questions, helping tools) in order to structure their times with their mentorees. During these personal one-on-one or small group meetings they cover topics closely related to psychological and academic adjustments. At times peer-buddies complete fun activates across town in order to get recognitions and gift items while competing with other peer-group formations. Mentors are also asked to provide feedback on the materials the office develops to check whether they respond to real needs, and address important issues. In the course of the two months mentors and mentorees are invited to take part in two exclusive social events designed for them to bring all involved in the peer-buddy program closer together while having fun.

What we offer:

- Certificate of Intercultural Competence for our mentors
- Excusive team-building fun activities organized by the University
- Social meetings with new people within the program
- Various gift items
- Access to resources so you can build successful peer-relationships
- Helping you develop important transferable skills
- Opportunities to increase your own confidence by helping others
- Orientation training in the spring semester

Join us if you have:

- Completed at least your first academic year
- Good communication skills
- Openness/flexibility/patience
- Capacity to take initiatives and ask questions
- the capacity to follow instructions
- Time to meet with mentoree once a week for eight weeks
- Empathy with someone who is totally new to studying in Hungary

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