Become a buddy at the Faculty of Humanities
We receive many new students August 2027, and experienced students are encouraged to introduce newcomers and exchange students to university life at University of Oslo.
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Why become a Buddy?
- You'll have the opportunity to give new students a great study start
- You get to be a guide for new students, and show them UiO
- You'll participate in fun events
- You'll befriend people you wouldn't have meet otherwise
- You get valuable volunteer experience of leading a group and being a team member
As a buddy you are expected to...
- Be inclusive and ensure that your group is informed about events during the buddy week
- Create a safe and welcoming environment for new students
- Participate at the training sunday 9 August
- Participate throughout the buddy week 10 to 14 august
- Stay informed and in dialog with chief executive buddies and you buddy coordinator
Buddy Guidelines
- Be a good role model
- Respect others' boundaries regarding alcohol, humor, and flirting
- Include everyone
- Take care of your group
- Keep yourself and your group informed
- Drink with moderation
- Be a friend
- Have fun along the way!
Check out the program at the faculty
As a buddy, you need to know what’s happening at the start of the semester. On the program’s pages, you can see the entire schedule for the new students, which will be finalized at the end of June.
Any questions?
Ask our buddy chiefs at hf-fadder@hf.uio.no
