Having a Big Buddy
Are you a new undergraduate international student starting a course in autumn 2025? Want to be matched with a more experienced student to help you transition to life at university in the UK? Apply to have a Big Buddy!
All you need to do is complete a short Microsoft form and the International Student Support team will then match you with a student Big Buddy who will serve as a contact for you pre-arrival and during autumn semester.
Big Buddies are trained to help answer questions you have about university life, signpost you to various university teams and services, and recommend their favourite spots in Glasgow. They volunteer their time to help guide you and share their experiences with you as you start your journey at UofG.
When you have a Big Buddy, that makes you what we call a “Wee Buddy”. Wee is a Scottish term meaning small or little. While you may start off as the “Little Buddy”, your Big Buddy will do their best to help you grow in knowledge and confidence as you fit into university life in the UK.
Applications open Summer 2025. Once opened, the application form will be available here.