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Buddy Program

The Buddy System is a student-to-student program developed by the International Affairs office of the TAU Student Union in order to unite Israeli and international students. The program is run by a board of Israeli students, and the students work hard in order to match international students with their Israeli peers and plan events, lectures, volunteering, and trips for both groups. By giving students the opportunity to build relationships with Israelis, often times within the same faculty of study, the Buddy System hopes to better connect its international students to the culture and people of Israel.

 

Why do I need a buddy?

  • The Tel Aviv Buddy System is simply here to make things easier for you! Think of your Israeli buddy as a personal guidebook to Israel. Which grocery store has the best deals? Where can I buy lunch on campus? Which stands at the Carmel Shouk (market) have the best fruits and vegetables? What bus do I take and how do I buy a bus pass?
  • The Buddy System can help you adjust to a new country, language, and lifestyle—by connecting you to your Israeli peers. They can show you the best spots on campus to get your work done and the best spots in Tel Aviv to drink away the stress.

 

Will I meet students from other international programs?

  • The Buddy System plans events with everyone in mind. Parties, trips, volunteering, and lectures are open to all international programs and Israelis. The Buddy System will give you a calendar of unique activities outside of your academic program that will allow you to meet other students with similar interests.

 

How do I get a buddy? There are a few different ways to get involved with the Buddy System:

  • Before or just after your arrival in Israel, the TAU International team will send you your Buddy's contact information.
  • During your program's orientation, representatives from TAU International will give a presentation—you can sign up with them and they will find the perfect match!
  • Buddy's are always on campus, whether signing students in at the Orientation Tent or sitting at the Mitchell Student Union building.

 

How can I stay involved?

  • All of our activities, events, and updates can be found on our Facebook page, "TAU Buddy System." Plus, the TAU International Madrichim will send you weekly updates about events and field trips.
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