Welcome to the ESN Plovdiv’s Buddy System

The Buddy Program is designed especially to introduce Erasmus students to the city, the places to go out and to integrate them in the Plovdiv way of life.

Once you have subscribed you will be matched with a local Buddy who has voluntary taken the task upon him/her to guide one or more international student(s). Your Bulgarian buddy will try to pick you up at the main train/bus station of Plovdiv.

Their task consists the first month before arriving of introducing yourself and answering some questions that concern your wellbeing in the city and how to reach the city by train. Important questions concerning your study should still be asked to the Erasmus Coordinator.

When you arrive your buddy will take you to see the city, the places to go out and places to go shopping etc. and can also introduce you to meet his/her Bulgarian friends. This should all be a lot of fun, and not be a burden to either one of you. All in all, the Buddy program will take about a few months, but of course it is free to continue seeing each other after that.

Remember, your buddy does this voluntary, meaning that he/she likes to do all these things with you, however, your buddy is not responsible for cleaning your mess.

We wish you a lot of fun and we hope you can learn from each other’s cultures and languages! If there would still be questions unanswered or remarks you can always contact us.