International Buddy Scheme

Activity Overview

Level of Study

Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught/Masters, Postgraduate Research

Award Type

Combined Route

The aim of the International Buddy Scheme is to offer guidance and support to new international students giving them an insight into studying psychology at QUB and living in Belfast.  

Buddies will take part in induction activities and will meet with international students throughout the year virtually and/or in person. They will collate questions from international students following induction and will share feedback with staff to help evaluate and improve the international student experience.   

Students who fully engage as Psychology International buddies can use this activity as one of their two (or more) activities for a Future-Ready Award, Combined Route  application.  

Further Information

The contact for student enquiries is avril.hawthorne@qub.ac.uk