{"id":26187,"date":"2025-04-03T11:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lyy.fi\/apply-to-become-a-welcoming-buddy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T11:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:40:28","slug":"apply-to-become-a-welcoming-buddy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lyy.fi\/en\/apply-to-become-a-welcoming-buddy\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply to become a welcoming buddy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University of Lapland is looking for enthusiastic students to join the Welcoming Buddy<\/strong> program! As a Welcoming Buddy, you will support new exchange students upon their arrival in Rovaniemi and help them navigate their first weeks of the exchange experience. Your contribution will make a real difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do we expect from you?<\/strong>
– Participation in training sessions on May 15th (12:00\u201314:00) and May 21st (13:00\u201315:00).
– Availability for arrival support starting no later than August 11th (around 8 exchange students will be assigned to you).
– Assistance and participation in parts of the orientation program (August 19th\u201322nd).
– Pre-arrival communication and support for exchange students.
– Motivation to help new students settle in.
– Good command of English.
– Previous international experience is a plus but not required.
– You must be a student at the University of Lapland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s in it for you?<\/strong>
– A great opportunity to gain international experience in Rovaniemi.
– A chance to make new connections and friendships.
– Financial compensation of \u20ac150.
– A certificate describing your role and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested? Take a moment to complete the application here<\/a>, and join us in welcoming new exchange students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additional information:<\/strong>

Tijl Van Daal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advisor, Teaching and Learning Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internationalisation Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LUC \u2013 Responsible Arctic Higher Education Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University of Lapland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lapland University of Applied Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yliopistonkatu 8, 96300 Rovaniemi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+358 40 584 1615<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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