The International Buccaneer Buddy (IBB) program is for ETSU students who want to help and befriend, new international students.
Every year students from across the world come to ETSU to study, and they face the challenge of adjusting to living in a new country and culture. They usually do not have cars and so are more restricted in what they can do. You can make their transition to living here much easier by volunteering for IBB. Volunteers will be matched with 1-2 new international students and will have the opportunity to participate in activities, events and trips throughout the year.
IBB Volunteers agree to:
1 - Meet with your buddy face-to-face at least once a week during the first month of the semester.
2 - Help your buddy adjust to life and culture here at ETSU.
3 - Be supportive and answer your buddies' questions.
4 - Actively participate in IBB group activities where you will be able to meet and befriend other new international students.
5 - Be warm, accepting, and respectful of all IBB students, regardless of differences in culture, religion, political views, sexual orientation, race, or social class.
All IBB volunteers must be current ETSU students and must agree to the expectations listed above. All new buddies must attend a brief orientation, and will be notified of open orientation times after their applications have been processed. Apply for IBB by filling out the online application below.