Postgraduate Buddying
What is Postgraduate (PGT) Buddying?
While starting a postgraduate degree can be an exciting experience, it is also recognised that it may also trigger feelings of anxiety and nervousness about what to expect.We also recognise that it can feel daunting, especially for students who are less familiar with the university and city of Bath, particularly for international students, who have concerns about moving to a new country, or city, or culture, where they may not know other students.
At the University of Bath, we are able to offer students a ‘PGT Buddying Scheme’ for Postgraduate Taught courses. The ‘PGT Buddying Scheme’ will match you up with like-minded fellow students, in small groups to share your postgrad experiences, talk about how you are finding your course, as well as signing up to events and opportunities together.
There is a lot of support on offer to you at the University and within the Students’ Union, particularly in relation to wellbeing and your academics. However, we know that often the best person to empathise, understand and support you in a new environment can be another student going through the same experience. Buddies will be given each other’s emails to communicate, at which point you may exchange other methods of communication (eg phone number/social media) to communicate however you prefer.
Which courses currently have PGT Buddying?
Currently, the PGT Buddying Scheme is offered within all full-time on campus courses across all 4 faculties.
- School of Management - all full-time, on campus courses.
- Faculty of Engineering & Design - all full-time, on campus courses.
- Faculty of Humanities & Social Science - Education, Health, PoLIS (Politics & Languages), Psychology, Social and Policy Sciences.
- Faculty of Science - all full-time, on campus courses in the Departments of Computer Science, Life Sciences and Mathematical Sciences
How do I get involved?
If ou have already signed up to the scheme, head along to your departmental mixer where you will get to meet your buddy as well as other students on your course.
PGT Buddy Champions
PGT Buddy Champions are PGT students who take on this volunteer position to focus on delivering ongoing support through a variety of events across the faculties. They are a friendly face for any student who wants to become involved and meet other like-minded students. They focus on organising extra events, shaping the PGT experience according to the student voice and have the opportunity to work across faculties in the university.
APPLY HERE Role Description
PGT Buddying Events
Around Welcome Week, there will be a Welcome Event for you to attend within your School/Faculty. This is a chance to meet your fellow PGT Buddies, and get to know them. This usually involves refreshments, quizzes and lots to chance to chat.
In the first few weeks we encourage you to meet up with your buddy group and complete the self guided Bath scavenger hunt. After that don't forget to come and put on your best detective skills to the test. Try and solve our Murder Mystery with your new friends, come along with your buddy group or make new friends. Everyone is welcome!
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