Buddy Program

A student buddy to help you settle in

You're an international student at UCLy and you want to get a French buddy? Sign in!

Join the Buddy Program and connect with a UCLy student to experience university life in a friendly and intercultural way.

You won’t be alone when you arrive: your buddy will help you settle in, discover Lyon and meet other students. 

Buddy Program ? What is it?

The Buddy Program puts in contact an international and a French student at UCLy.
It offers both international and French students an opportunity to overcome language barriers, cultural differences, to establish social contacts, and experience a multi-cultural and multi-lingual university environment.

You and your Buddy are also welcome to all Pôle International's events throughout the year !

Who can participate?

The program is open to all UCLy students:

  • International students who want support and integration
  • French students who want to meet international students and practice a foreign language

How does it work?

Registrations for the Buddy Program are currently open for the 2nd semester 25/26:

Any questions please email Pôle International poleinternational@univ-catholyon.fr or come by the office A275 (St-Paul Capus, International Relations Office).

Luna Drouot, Law student at UCLy

“I really enjoyed being a buddy for international students. I was able to talk with them, support them when they arrived in Lyon, and introduce them to other students. I realized that, despite our different nationalities, we had a lot in common!

I also had the opportunity to show them aspects of French culture and share some of my favorite local spots. I could see their progress in French, and they often asked me for advice about certain cultural ‘codes’ in France.

It was a great experience — I’m still in touch with two of my buddies and I hope to see them again someday!”

photo luna drouot droit