Buddy Connect
Connect with current students or recent graduates from your target universities for authentic insights and guidance
How Buddy Connect Works
Match with a Buddy
Get matched with current students or recent graduates from your target universities or programs.
Connect and Chat
Communicate directly with your buddy through our platform to ask questions and get insights.
Get Real Insights
Learn about campus life, academic expectations, and practical tips from someone who's been there.
Benefits of Having a Buddy
Insider Knowledge
Get authentic insights about academic programs, professors, campus culture, and student life that you won't find in brochures.
Local Guidance
Learn about housing options, transportation, cost of living, and other practical aspects of living in a new city or country.
Application Tips
Get advice on what worked for your buddy's application and how to make yours stand out to the admissions committee.
Pre-arrival Support
Have someone to answer your questions and help you prepare before you arrive on campus, making your transition smoother.
Our Buddy Network
Our extensive network includes current students and recent graduates from universities across the globe. Our buddies are:
Universities Worldwide
Countries Represented
Active Buddies
Buddy Connect Experiences
"My buddy helped me understand what courses to take in my first semester and introduced me to student groups before I even arrived. It made my transition to studying in the UK so much easier."
- Ahmed S., International Student
University of Manchester, UK
"Having a buddy who had gone through the same program was invaluable. She gave me tips on which professors to work with and how to balance the workload. I felt prepared from day one."
- Priya K., Graduate Student
University of Toronto, Canada