Going on exchange abroad is certainly an enriching experience. But it is also an adventure in which students may encounter some difficulties and challenges. A successful exchange requires integration on the social and cultural level. And who knows best about the local culture? A local student of course! This is exactly what the buddy program is about: to offer international students the possibility to get to know someone from the respective country. A buddy will help with specific issues, be the host of Switzerland and perhaps a friend for life.

 

And what does the buddy program offer to local students? The possibility of internationalisation at home and to foster the integration of international students into the local community.

 

A buddy will help international students to get around in Lucerne by

  • Helping with the search of an accommodation
  • Going on a tour through the city of the Kapellbrücke, climbing the mount of Pilatus, enjoying beautiful sunny days at the lake of Lucerne and much more
  • Helping with any administrative issues
  • Participating on events and activities of ESN Luzern throughout of the semester

 

ESN Luzern matches local students with international students through the website buddysystem.eu. So apply NOW* on the website and you will soon meet your buddy of Lucerne!
* The registration deadline for both the exchange students as well as the local students/buddies/mentors is the 13th of January 2024 for the spring semester of 2024.
 

For more information about the ECTS you can get as a local buddy please write to you International Relations Office:

UniLu - international@unilu.ch

HSLU T&A-ea-international@hslu.ch

or google the name of your institute followed by IRO

 

Helpful information

  • To ensure a good matching, we require you to fill out your profile on buddysystem.eu as thorough as possible.
  • Choose the right semester with these handy tips:
    • The first semester is always from September to January and the second semester always starts from January and lasts until July
    • Unlike the calendar year the year on buddysystem.eu always starts with the first semester.
    • Ex.: Choosing the first semester 2023-2024 means that you are registered for the autumn/fall semester starting September 2023 and ending January 2024. By choosing the second semester of 2023-2024 you're registered for the spring semester starting January 2024 and ending July 2024.

 

In case of any questions contact luzern@esn.ch