Queen Mary Buddy Scheme
Make friends. Settle in. Feel supported.
Starting university is an exciting chapter—but it can also feel overwhelming at times. That’s where the Queen Mary Buddy Scheme comes in.
The scheme connects new first-year students (mentees) from the same academic school with experienced second- or third-year students (mentors). It’s all about building a sense of community and connection—something we believe should be at the heart of every student’s university experience.
Whether you're navigating a new city, adjusting to academic life, or just looking to meet people beyond your course or flat, the Buddy Scheme is here to help you settle in, make friends, and have fun along the way.
Your mentor will be a friendly, trained volunteer who offers informal support, shares useful tips, and helps you feel more confident as you begin your journey at Queen Mary via our online mentoring and communications platform Vygo.
I was grouped with such lovely mentees and we enjoyed our meetings and activities we did together. We are a group from diverse cultural backgrounds, and we embraced new cultures, which consequently exposed us with new perspectives. Being a mentor will help strengthen and expand your knowledge. It also improves interpersonal skills such as active listening, communication, accountability, leadership, and empathy. All of these are essential and help prepare you in the future workplace.— Buddy Scheme Mentor & Volunteer 2022/23
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