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ECU Buddy Program Training Session

ECU Buddy Program Training Session. ECU Buddy Training Session. Overview of Buddy Program Student Support Services Scenario discussion Buddy Application Form. Aim of ECU Buddy Program. To help new incoming SA/Ex students settle into their new environment

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ECU Buddy Program Training Session

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  1. ECU Buddy Program Training Session

  2. ECU Buddy Training Session • Overview of Buddy Program • Student Support Services • Scenario discussion • Buddy Application Form

  3. Aim of ECU Buddy Program • To help new incoming SA/Ex students settle into their new environment • To provide greater opportunities for SA/Ex students to mix with current ECU students • To foster intercultural awareness • To encourage ECU students to go on exchange • To allow returned exchange students to stay involved with exchange

  4. Role of an ECU Buddy • To be a primary point of contact for the SA/Ex student • To provide practical information and guidance • To be a cultural guide • To refer the SA/Ex student to ECU/ external support services • To ask the Study Abroad & Exchange Team for advice if needed

  5. What does an ECU Buddy do? • Email the SA/Ex student prior to semester • Attend the Welcome Reception • Provide guidance, answer questions • Show the SA/Ex student around campus • Show the SA/Ex student how to use public transport • Attend day trips with SA/Ex students (optional) • Attend Farewell Function • Anything above and beyond is optional

  6. What a Buddy doesn’t need to do Buddies don’t need to be a: • taxi service • counsellor • room-mate/landlord • baby-sitter

  7. What do we expect of a Buddy? • To take their role seriously and to fulfil it in a responsible and respectful manner • To be mindful that they are representing ECU • To be open-minded about different cultures, practices and perspectives • To assist the SA/Ex student where they can • To refer the SA/Ex student as appropriate

  8. What ECU will do • Provide training for the role as a buddy • Provide information about ECU support services • Match you with one or two SA/Ex students, according to preferences if possible • Provide ongoing support and guidance • Invite ECU buddies to functions/excursions • Acknowledge ECU buddies with a Certificate of Appreciation

  9. Student Support Services • Student Central • Learning Advisers • Equity, Diversity and Disability Service • Counselling • Student Health Services • Multifaith Chaplaincy • Student Recruitment and Careers

  10. Scenarios

  11. Any questions? Natalie Ilott Study Abroad & Exchange Office Joondalup Campus, Building 18, Level 2 Mount Lawley Campus ML3.147, Days to be advised Tel: 6304 2427 student.exchange@ecu.edu.au http://www.ecu.edu.au/international/

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