Buddy Program Heilbronn

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.

• • 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?

• 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.

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.