Starting or returning to University can be daunting – leaving the family home or even moving country are just some of the changes that you may be making. Getting used to a new way of life is exciting but can leave some students feeling a bit isolated. That’s why Kent Union has developed the Buddy Scheme.

How does it work?

The Buddy Scheme helps both incoming and returning students settle into life at Kent by matching them with students who are trained to provide informal support by regularly meeting up and sharing their experiences and tips. The scheme offers the opportunity to make new friends from all walks of life and be a part of something that celebrates diversity in an informal, fun and sociable way. We believe that providing peer support to all students is crucial to a quality student experience and a Buddy Volunteer’s role will be really important in achieving this.

Where can I sign up?

The scheme is open to all students, both Undergraduate and Postgraduate, who feel they would benefit from peer-to-peer support during their time at Kent, and you can choose on what basis you wish to be matched on, from general interests to school of study. If you are interested in joining the scheme and having a Buddy, please apply via the Kent Union site.