UWE Global Buddies

UWE Bristol's Global Buddy Programme supports international students to transition into a new academic and cultural environment.

What is a Global Buddy?

The Global Buddy Programme support you to transition into your new academic and cultural environment. Global Buddies brings together current UWE Bristol international students, who we call buddies, with future and newly arrived European, international and UWE Bristol International College (UWEBIC) students through organised events and activities.

Starting the university can be a challenging time, especially if you are also travelling to a new country and adjusting to a new culture.

Being connected with a Global Buddy helps you in several ways:

  • Make new friends from around the globe and have intercultural experiences
  • Settle into Bristol and university life more quickly
  • Share your unique culture with others and spread intercultural awareness

If you are a new international student at UWE Bristol, email globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk and we will put you in touch with a Global Buddy.

Meet your UWE Global Buddy

Eliane Rafaela De Sousa Barradas

Hello, my name is Eliane and I come from Angola. I speak Portuguese and I am a student in economics at UWE Bristol. Aside from studying and reading books, another great way to perfect your language skills is by speaking with your friends and exploring Bristol.

Patience Lee Kachiundo

My name is Patience and I come from Zimbabwe. I am a MSc Environmental Health student at UWE Bristol. I think UWE and UWEBIC is the best place for an international student when it comes to academic support and intercultural learning. My hobbies are reading, watching documentaries, cooking and visiting museums. I consider Bristol is my second home.

George Gergis

Hello, my name is George. I come from Egypt and I am a first year student in Mechanical Engineering at UWE Bristol. I love cooking and playing my guitar. My favourite thing about Bristol is that is a student-friendly city. There is always a place to go or something to do with your friends and it’s never too far from where you are.

Maria Aijerry Aramil Punzalan

My name is Maria AJ but I prefer to be called AJ. I come from the Philippines. I am a first year student at UWE, where I am pursuing in a BSc Degree in Criminology with Psychology. I enjoy watching true-crime and investigation series and action movies. I spend my free time gardening and listening to retro and jazz music. I do not like cooking.

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