Buddy System
For international students who are unfamiliar with Lille, Paris or the French lifestyle, moving to IESEG can be a daunting experience. That's why we offer the Buddy System, which pairs new international students with current students who provide the friendly face, helping hand, and first Lillian and Parisian friendship that can make a world of difference for new arrivals. Buddies can also offer linguistic support, cultural guidance and information about life at IESEG.
For the first year, the Buddy System will help hundreds of international students -- more than 400 -- settle into IESEG , Paris and Lille.
Typical "buddy" activities might include showing international students around campus, locating banks and grocery stores near the University, helping with an apartment search, or chatting over a cup of coffee.
If you're a new international student and would like help settling into Lille or Paris, or you're a current IESEG student and would like to volunteer as a Buddy, please send an email to clubinternationallille@ieseg.fr for Lille and clubinternationalparis@ieseg.fr for Paris .
Volunteers and new students are paired starting in May for the Fall academic term, allowing new students to be in touch with their buddies over the summer. There is no hard deadline for signing up, although it's important for volunteers to sign up before the term begins in order to ensure a smooth pairing.
