The 23rd KUBS Buddy Recruitment

KUBS has signed academic exchange agreements with 103 overseas universities from 31 countries, and is continuously promoting active exchange by sending and accepting numerous students. We are now recruiting the 23rd KUBS Buddy members. For those who are interested, please refer to the information below:
 
1. What is KUBS Buddy?

1) Purpose:

• An organization of KUBS students supporting KUBS exchange students
• To increase the status as a worldwide prestigious university by providing continuous support and promotional services for international students.

 2) History: The first recruitment was held in 2010, and KUBS is in process of recruiting the 23rd KUBS Buddy for the fall semester of 2021.
 
3) Recruitment Area:

• Executive (school jacket, book rental service, meeting dates and meeting room bookings)
• Press (media planning for activities, posters and card news production, photos, and Instagram management)
• Program (KUBS Buddy regular activities planning and collecting feedbacks)

4) Period: One year (2 consecutive semesters mandatory. 
However, vacancy from military service is permitted)
 
5) General Body Meeting: After each activity, meeting will be proceeded with debriefing regular activities (mandatory)
 
6) It is mandatory to participate in the regular activities at least 3 times
 
 
2. Eligibility

• Any KUBS student can apply (Double major students are ineligible)
• Willingness to provide assistance for international students (we also welcome those who are not fluent in English but have confidence and friendliness towards international students).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to carry on basic conversations in English / Ability to speak a second language (such as Chinese)
  • Proficient with editing software programs (Photoshop, Movie maker, etc.)
• Junior and Seniors are also welcome
• Students who are in the second semester of their first year or higher are eligible (freshmen are ineligible)

 
3. Details

• Assisting in coordinating events regarding exchange student activities.
  (KUBS exchange student orientation planning and advertisement, monthly activity, etc.)
• Helping KUBS exchange students adjust to life at KUBS
  (Each Korean student will be assigned with 3 to 4 international buddies considering their preferences of countries)
• Increase the bond between Korean and exchange students by hosting minimum of 4 activities per semester.
• Promoting online activities.

 
4. Recruitment Period & Process

• Submission Period (Application Screening): 19 July (Mon) – 28 July (Wed); Midnight
• Application link: https://forms.gle/vegdL1yts7eK95LfA
• Vacancies: OO students
•  Selection Process:
  • 1 August (Sun): Announcement of Initial Screening Results (will be notified of interview date and time individually via phone message)
  • 4 August (Wed) – 6 August (Fri): Interview (can select morning/afternoon) *Due to the ongoing COVID-19, all interviews will be conducted online. Details will be provided with the announcement of initial screening results.
  • 9 August (Mon): Final results announcement (each student will be contacted individually)

 
5. Benefits (must participate diligently for a year)

• Extra points will be given when applying for exchange student programs and/or global internship programs
• Certificate of Participation will be issued

 
6. Contact Information

• President: So Young Park (010-4927-2166)
• Vice President: Ji Hyun Moon (010-7103-3941)
• KUBS BUDDY Instagram: https://instagram.com/kubs_buddy?igshid=cnemwbxydv79
• KUBS BUDDY Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Kubsbuddyofficial/