Living in Japan for the first time?
CDJ's Buddy System might be for you!
CDJ's Buddy System pairs students new to living in Japan (e.g. international students, exchange students, returnees) with 1-3 supporters (usually April entry Japanese students). It was created to make it easier for international students & refugee students to have a place of belonging in Japan away from family. Through the system, students can get to know each other better, ask for advice/support and travel around Japan. Of course, the relationship, areas of support and activities are different for each buddy pair/group so you can tailor it to suit your group!
バディーシステムとは、日本での経験が少ない学生(留学生、帰国生など)一人に対し、1〜3人のサポーター(エイプリル学生)がついて、心の居場所を作るシステムです。方法としては、バディーでどこか日本を観光したり、話したりする、といった感じです!もし、悩みを打ち明けてくれた時は、よく話し、幹部も含め話し合っても良ければ、そのようなこともしましょう!待ってますね!
Message from CDJ's Co-Founder Lilika about the Buddy System
I think it's easier to do activities in the buddy system during long vacations (especially in the summer), but I would like you to hang out together and get to know each other as much as possible when you have time. The goal is to become trusted friends! It is up to you to plan what kind of things you want to do with eachother. Please make time to work together and go where you and your buddies want to go!
バディーシステムでの活動は長期休みが行いやすいと思うのですが、極力時間ができたら一緒に遊びに行って、仲を深めて欲しいです!目標は信頼できる友達になることです!長期休み(夏休みは特に!)は必ず一緒に出かけてバディーシステムで活動をしてください。どのようなことがしたいのか、プランするのは自分たちです。協力して時間を作り、行きたい場所に行ってください〜
How do I join the Buddy System?
① Join CDJ
② Message a Kanbu member that you want to join the Buddy System
③ We'll send you a Google form to match you with a buddy!
Message us on our instagram @cdj_icu or send us an email at contactcdj.icu@gmail.com
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