TUM School of Management has a Buddy Program for new students to help our newcomers to get settled in at TUM and in Heilbronn. The Buddy Program matches a group of first-year students with a TUM Buddy who supports them during their first semester at TUM School of Management. Buddies do an important job in ensuring new students to have a successful and enjoyable start at TUM School of Management.
Buddy Program Heilbronn
Buddy Program
A companion
for your studies
Why Join?
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- Do you want to meet international students from all over the world and assist new students in Bachelor or Master programs?
- Do you like to get active and organize events and get-togethers?
- Do you want to receive a confirmation of your intercultural competences and extra credits for your application at TUM School of Management partner unis?
Tasks

- Assist a group of first-year students with advice during the semester.
- Plan and attend events such as regulars’ tables (in German “Stammtische”) and other get-togethers throughout the semester.
- Participate actively in the Welcome Day for new students.
- Introduce the students to life in Heilbronn.
- Help in drawing up a personal course schedule for your protégé with the help of our staff.
- Help students find accommodation and improve their German language skills.
- Provide general support for first-year student in all study-related matters.
Requirements
Current students interested in becoming a buddy for new students should
- Be studying towards a degree at TUM SoM Campus Heilbronn.
- Have already completed at least two full semesters.
Additional requirements
- Commitment to spend time with your Buddies.
- English and German language skills.
- Active participation and support of events organized within the Buddy Program Heilbronn.
- Availability during the whole Buddy Program from the beginning of the winter semester to early summer.
New students
- Should have performed the enrolment for the BTM or MiM study course at TUM Campus Heilbronn.
- You will receive the link to access the registration form with our Orientation Guide that will be sent out to all new students.
Application

- To register for the Buddy Program Heilbronn please submit the application form before the deadline.
Contact
- Adelheid Schäfer-Terino
Program Coordinator Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education - Room Bildungscampus 2, D210, 74076 Heilbronn
- E-Mail buddy_hn@wi.tum.de