School of Social & Political Sciences

SPS Buddy Programme

Applications for Big Buddies are currently open.

Applications for Wee Buddies are currently closed. Please check back over the coming weeks.

The SPS Buddy Programme is a peer mentoring programme for commuting and mature students within SPS.  It connects newer commuting and mature students with more experienced ones to share knowledge, build a sense of community, and help everyone feel more at home.

Current mature and/or commuting students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at UofG and are enrolled for a full academic year can apply to become a mentor, or ‘Big Buddy’. Applications are currently closed, but check back next year for the next opportunity to take part in the Buddy Programme.

Big Buddies will be matched with new Level 1 undergraduate students, or ‘Wee Buddies’.  The aim is to offer informal peer support, build community, and ease the transition into university life for those commuting or starting as a mature student.

And for everyone, both Big and Wee, the Buddy Programme is a great opportunity to make new friends, find new coffee spots, and have fun!

Big Buddy Application Form

Follow this link for more information about the role of SPS Big Buddy.