The Buddy Program is the connection between CBS students and all incoming exchange students. As a Buddy, you have the opportunity to introduce international students to life at CBS, the city and the Danish culture.

The Buddy Program allows CBS students to meet new people from different countries, obtain intercultural competencies, and expand their international network. Welcoming and helping the exchange students find their way in new surroundings will be very valuable for them and a very satisfying experience for you!

The simple but important tasks of a CBS Buddy are:

We need Buddies for both the Fall semester (arrivals in the last two weeks of August) and the Spring semester (arrivals in the last two weeks of January). You will be a Buddy for one or two exchange students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Buddy do?

Being a Buddy means greeting an incoming exchange student when he/she arrives, helping the student to his/her new residence, introducing the student to CBS and life in Denmark in general. In other words, help them get settled in their new surroundings. It is all in all very simple but to the incoming students it is invaluable.

What do I get out of it?

This is a unique opportunity to test and improve your linguistic and communicative skills along with a chance for inputs from foreign cultures. In exchange for your time and dedication you'll receive a diploma, a way to display a keen international interest on your CV. Finally, the Crash Course and Introduction Week have a plethora of events in line, so you'll be getting your party hats on at some point too!

What is a Buddy team?

You will be put in a team of approx. four Buddies. You can rely on your team should you not be able to meet your assigned exchange student upon his/her arrival, having problems to pick-up keys or other practical matters in the arrival period. You should also get in touch with them in order to organize the Buddy Dinner during the Introduction Week. You can specify in your application whether you have friends you would like to team up with (remember: you should specify their CBS e-mail address), otherwise we will randomly assign you to a team.

What about the Introduction activities and Dinners?

Buddies will be invited to participate into some of the evening activities organized for exchange students. You will receive your personal Buddy Card at the key pick-up, featuring all the date and times of parties: bring it with you to get your free entrance! Further information on activities, party, Buddy and Welcome Dinners will be given during Information Meetings and sent you by newsletter.

Any important date to remember?

Please check the “Save the date” box in the right column of this page.

Can I be a Buddy even if I am not here during part of the arrival period?

We would prefer you to be available during the whole arrival period. However, if you know you will be away or unavailable for a few days during that time, please specify that in the “Comments” field of your application. We will do our best to assign you to a student arriving in the days you would be able to pick him/her up – otherwise it doesn't work with a student who is not available from the time the student arrives through the start of the semester. Please consider whether not to apply should you be away for the whole arrival period: you are more than welcome to join us for the next semester then!

How do I sign up?

Please submit your application.  Buddy Registration Form online

We are usually recruiting Buddies in February-July (for the Fall Semester) and September-December (for the Spring Semester).

When I will get a confirmation that I will be a Buddy?

We usually send a confirmation e-mail that we have received your application every 3-4 weeks. You will then receive the contact details of the exchange student(s) you are assigned to in mid-July (Fall Semester) and mid-December (Spring Semester).

NB; all communications and information will be sent exclusively to your @student.cbs.dk e-mail address.

Additional questions?

Feel free to contact us – please check the “Contact us” box in the right column.