WiSo BUDDY Engagement
Support future and international students - while getting recognition from your faculty.
As a WiSo BUDDY, you support our services for prospective and international students. You share your personal experiences and provide authentic insights into your studies and student life at the WiSo Faculty.
How can you get involved?
Shape your involvement as a WiSo BUDDY according to your interests and availability. You choose the formats that fit your schedule and decide which activities you would like to participate in.
NEW! International Degree Buddy ⭢ Help international Master's students successfully start their studies and integrate into the WiSo-Community.
Applications are now open! Apply now!
- International Exchange Buddy ⭢ Help exchange students make the most of their semester in Cologne and connect with local student life.
- Chat with a Student ⭢ Answer questions from prospective students and share your experiences about studying and choosing a study programme via our chat tool
- WiSo Master’s Connect Community ⭢ Share study-related content and exchange experiences with Master’s applicants who may start their studies at the WiSo Faculty
- Content Creation ⭢ Create video and photo content for WiSo BUDDY and social media to provide insights into studying and student life at the WiSo Faculty
- Fairs and Events ⭢ Represent the WiSo Faculty at recruiting fairs, webinars, and welcome events
What are your benefits?
You benefit from our community and connect with other BUDDIES, the WiSo Faculty, and external partners. Enjoy meet-ups, workshops, incentives, and lots of fun! At the same time, you strengthen your communication, organizational, and social skills and receive a certificate signed by the Dean for your CV.
I want to help potential students gain a realistic insight on what university is really like and which possible obstacles they may face.
Advising Sessions for WiSo BUDDIES
This advising service is aimed at WiSo students who are interested in getting involved with WiSo BUDDY or who are already part of the WiSo BUDDY Community.
Here, you can ask questions, share your experiences, or request support, for example onboarding.
Advising sessions take place on Fridays in the WiSSPo advising area (Universitätsstraße 24, 50931 Cologne; Building 101, Room 0.303) between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Prior registration is required and can be done via wisobuddy@wiso.uni-koeln.de.
FAQ
Who can take part?
All Bachelor and Master Students of WiSo Faculty.
We are specially searching for:
• Bachelor Students in: Social Sciences, Information Systems, Health Economics, Vocational School Teacher Training
• Master Students in: All Study Programmes
• International Bachelor’s and Master’s Students
When can I start and how can I join?
- You may start now (>‿◠)
- To do so, please send us an email at wisobuddy(at)wiso.uni-koeln(dot)de. Please keep in mind that you need to use your smail to join us.
What are the benefits?
- Join the vibrant WiSo BUDDY student community
- Support prospective students
- Earn a Dean-signed certificate for your CV
- Boost communication, organization, and social skills
- Connect with WiSSPo, WiSo Marketing and other internal functions and external partners
- Enjoy meet-ups, rewards, and lots of fun! (≧◡≦)
How much time should I dedicate?
The best part is that you are totally flexible, as it is a voluntary work. You may select the activities that you engage in. If you do “Chat with a Student” or “Master’s Community” you may choose when and where to answer the messages, but it takes no longer than 1 hour per week. For the other activities, you are even more flexible.
What support will I receive?
You will receive support through:
- a Playbook,
- a WhatsApp group,
- direct contact with the WiSo BUDDY team.