UoA Buddy Program

1. The Buddy Program

This program allows our students to help international students--especially newcomers--by providing support in Japanese and interpreting in English, mainly to help them adjust to life in Japan.

2. Main Responsibilities

• Supporting dorm move-in and apartment searches

• Accompanying students to City Hall or the post office for official procedures

• Assisting with water, gas, electricity, and mobile phone services

• Joining orientation programs and international exchange events

• Participating in Global Lounge activities (e.g., EEE-Chat, JJJ-Chat, International Talks)

• Helping with everyday needs like shopping for essentials

• Supporting Japanese conversation practice and providing daily life advice

Note: Specialized support, such as interpreting during apartment contracts, is handled by university staff.

3. Benefits of becoming a Buddy

• Valuable experience to showcase for jobs, internships, or study abroad applications

• An opportunity to further enhance your language skills by supporting international students

• Meet people from diverse backgrounds and expand your network

4. Recruitment Information

• Period: About one year

• Number of positions: Around 10

• Compensation: 1,100 yen per hour

• Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students who enjoy communication, with either: Above conversational-level English (for Japanese students), or Highly fluent Japanese skills (for international students)

Details will be shared via university email when positions become available.