Become a Buddy

Are you a student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, and looking for something more than just lectures and exams? The Buddy Program offers you a unique opportunity to experience the world up close – right here in Prague. Become a guide, supporter, and friend to an international student arriving at FSV UK, and gain an experience that will enrich you with new perspectives and meaningful friendships.

And you don’t have to be Czech to join. Even if you’re an international student yourself and have already spent some time in Prague, you can become a buddy and help others settle in.

What is the Buddy Program?

The Buddy Program connects local and international students at Charles University. As a “buddy”, you choose a student and help them navigate their first days in a new environment – from getting oriented at the faculty to discovering the city and Czech culture.

You will help them:

• get oriented at the university
• handle basic administrative tasks
• explore Prague and student life
• feel at home in a new country

And along the way, you’ll build friendships that often last far beyond a single semester.

Why join?

You will have an opportunity to help students who are in the position you probably were in the beginning of your studies. And alongisde this, it might be an opportunity for you to:

• meet people from all over the world
• improve your language skills
• step out of your comfort zone
• build useful connections for the future

If you meet the program requirements, you can receive an official certificate of completion, now part of lifelong learning at Charles University – a great addition to your CV and proof of your initiative.

How to become a buddy?

Getting involved is simple. Registration starts through the Charles University app. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Then follow the instructions here. 

Watch a video with our Buddies sharing their experience.