{"id":4247,"date":"2017-04-13T08:46:16","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T08:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/tourism\/?p=4247"},"modified":"2017-04-13T08:46:16","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T08:46:16","slug":"be-a-global-buddy-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/tourism\/2017\/04\/13\/be-a-global-buddy-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Be a Global BUddy Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"region region-content-pre\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<section class=\"block block-block-content block-block-content-node-title clearfix\">\n<div class=\"page-intro-main\">\n<header id=\"main-title\" class=\"main-title\">\n<h1>Be a Global BUddy Leader<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"main page-content wrapper\">\n<section id=\"main-content\" class=\"page-content-container main-content\">\n<div class=\"region region-content\">\n<section class=\"block block-system block-system-main clearfix\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-second clearfix\">\n<section class=\"main-content node node-news view-mode-full clearfix\">\n<div class=\"break\">\n<div class=\"asset-wrapper asset aid-48096 asset-image\">\n<div class=\"embedded-image image-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.bournemouth.ac.uk\/news\/2017-04-12\/be-global-buddy-leader\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www1.bournemouth.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/bournemouth_wysiwyg\/public\/assets\/images\/feet2.PNG?itok=RFH2IizT\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Enjoy learning about different cultures, or\u00a0keen to share your own culture with others?<\/p>\n<p>Being part of our\u00a0Global BUddies\u00a0programme will give you the opportunity to do all of that, and more. Our Global BUddies programme matches new students with current students, in small groups made up of\u00a0different nationalities. As a group leader, you&#8217;ll play an important part in helping our new students from the UK and overseas to settle in to life at BU, using your own\u00a0experience of studying at BU to help them adjust to life at\u00a0BU.<\/p>\n<h3>What will I\u00a0be doing?<\/h3>\n<p>As a group leader in the programme, you will contact your assigned group\u00a0before the start of term and keep in touch via email and social media until they arrive. The students in your group would be different nationalities to you and your role would be to organise activities and, importantly, encourage your group to be curious about each other\u2019s cultures. You\u2019ll be paired with at least one other Group Leader (a current BU student, like you) and your group will be about 15 students in total.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a big social event for everyone on the programme during the week our new students arrive, followed by a series of varied events throughout the term. You&#8217;ll be expected to organise regular meetings for your group. Training workshops will be provided, where you&#8217;ll get involved in activities designed to get you talking about cultural differences.<\/p>\n<h3>How will I benefit from this experience?<\/h3>\n<p>This opportunity is open to all current students from all cultures and backgrounds, including the UK, meaning you&#8217;ll being develop a network of new friends from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>When you become a Global BUddy, we hope you will improve your understanding of cultural differences and learn how to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>This experience will build\u00a0up your transferable skills, such as cultural awareness, cross-cultural communication, leadership, event\u00a0planning\u00a0and more &#8211; which all goes towards enhancing your employability and CV.<\/p>\n<p>You can also earn credits towards the <a title=\"Global Talent Programme\" href=\"https:\/\/www1.bournemouth.ac.uk\/students\/things-do\/global-talent-programme\">Global Talent Programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I\u00a0find out more?<\/h3>\n<p>Registrations close at midnight on Sunday 14 May and we will contact you within seven days. If successful, you will be invited to a training session in late May\/early June.<\/p>\n<p>Get more information, FAQs, and register <a title=\"Global BUddies\" href=\"https:\/\/www1.bournemouth.ac.uk\/global-bu\/student-mobility-opportunities\/global-buddies\">on our webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be a Global BUddy Leader Enjoy learning about different cultures, or\u00a0keen to share your own culture with others? Being part of our\u00a0Global BUddies\u00a0programme will give you the opportunity to do all of that, and more. Our Global BUddies programme matches new students with current students, in small groups made up of\u00a0different nationalities. 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