International Buddy Program Application

ABOUT THE STUDENT

Family/Last Name*

Given/First Name*

myWSU ID*

WSU Email Address*

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What is your current immigration status in the U.S.?*

If you are a U.S. student and would like to participate in our International Buddy Program to be paired with a short-term program international student for the upcoming semester, please complete the fields below. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one semester at Wichita State.

For more information on the International Buddy Program, please visit wichita.edu/InternationalBuddyProgram.

If you would like to participate in our International Buddy Program during your semester at WSU, please complete the fields below.

If you have a WhatsApp number and are comfortable sharing that with your buddy, please enter your WhatsApp number.

If you have Instagram and are comfortable sharing that with your buddy, please enter your Instragram.

What is your gender?*

What languages do you speak other than English? Please include your proficiency level of each.*

Out of these hobbies/interests, which would you prefer to do with your buddy? (Choose your top 3)*

Do you have a gender preference for your assigned buddy? *Please note: we may not be able to accommodate your preference due to the number of applications and gender of exchange applicants. We will contact you if your preference cannot be honored, and we will confirm you have a second gender preference.*

Please list any preferences on countries and/or regions for your assigned buddy.*

Please list any language interests.*

What is your major?*

How many credits hours are you taking?*

How many hours will you work this upcoming semester, approximately?*

Are you involved in any other extra-curricular activities for the upcoming semester? If so, what are they?

BUDDY COMMITMENTS

I commit to meeting my buddy several times during the upcoming semester and helping my buddy upon arrival.*

I commit to emailing my buddy 1-2 weeks before their arrival to introduce myself.*

I commit to setting up a time to meet with my buddy after they arrive.*

I commit to offering my buddy assistance such as, but not limited to, helping them navigate how to purchase textbooks, giving a campus tour, or taking them to Walmart so they can buy supplies.*

I commit to meeting with my buddy at least once a month.*

I commit to attending the Meet N Greet (usually the first Friday of classes, but may differ).*

I commit to attending the International Buddy Program group events coordinated by the International Office (usually one event a month; possible events include game nights, pot luck, etc.).*

SIGNATURE

I hereby certify that the information that I have provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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