Are you a returning graduate student who would like to help a first year grad student adjust to Berkeley? Are you a first year grad student who would like an older grad student to answer your questions and show you the ropes of grad school? Join our buddies program!
The purpose of the GWE Buddies Program is to help first year graduate students feel more included in the community at UC Berkeley. This program pairs first year graduate students with returning graduate students in GWE as an informal resource for learning the ropes of grad school.
Program Requirements
- Attend at least one Grad School 101 workshop together
- Meet up at least once per month
- Fill out feedback form at the end of the semester
Program Sign Up
If you are interested in participating in the buddies program, please sign up below by February 22nd at 11:59 PM PT.
Returning Graduate Student Sign Up
First Year Graduate Student Sign Up
Important Links
- Fall 2022 Outline document
- GWE Slack – be sure to join the #buddies channel
- Grad School 101 series page
Program Timeline
August
- Sign up for program
September
- Welcome/speed dating event
- Indicate buddy preference
- Buddies pairs sent out
October
- Pairs are expected to have met up at least once
- Check the Calendar for GWE events
November
- Pairs are expected to have met up at least twice
- Check the Calendar for GWE events
December
- Pairs must have attended at least one GWE event
- Pairs are expected to have met up at least three times
- Program closes for this semester
- Feedback solicited
Email Kalie at Kalie@berkeley.edu with any questions.