{"id":247,"date":"2019-06-11T11:37:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T14:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.upei.ca\/buddyprogram\/?page_id=247"},"modified":"2024-11-22T09:53:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T13:53:29","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/projects.upei.ca\/buddyprogram\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/span><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What should I do if my buddy is no\nlonger coming to UPEI? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Contact the Buddy Coordinator so you\ncan get a new buddy assigned to you. If you wish to remain in contact with this\nperson, however, that is great!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My buddy or buddy volunteer is unresponsive both on social media and emails, I cannot get in contact with them at all! What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sadly, this can happen now and then. Your buddy might have changed their mind about being part of the program or established themselves nicely on their own. If you wish to have a new buddy, contact the coordinator. \u00a0If you wish to opt out of the program, feel free to do so as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My buddy or buddy volunteer and I are not getting along well, or, we do not seem to be \u201cclicking together\u201d like other buddies and volunteers, what should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Contact your Buddy Coordinator so she can help mediate between the both of you to see if there is a specific issue at hand. If the relationship cannot be fixed for whatever reason, your Buddy Coordinator will help each of you find a new respective buddy and buddy volunteer; or, give you the option to opt out of the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My buddy or buddy volunteer is making me feel \u201cuncomfortable\u201d, \u201cthreatened\u201d, or is asking too much of me; what do I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The Buddy Coordinator is here to ensure that both volunteers and buddies have a positive and enriching experience. If at any point your buddy or buddy volunteer is putting you in an undesirable position, do not hesitate to contact your Buddy Coordinator for help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My buddy seems to be struggling with\nissues beyond the scope of what I can help them with or have knowledge of,\n(visa, study permit, or work issues; mental or physical health issues) what\nshould I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Redirect to one of our many resources\navailable on campus:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health\nand Wellness Center (W.A. Murphy Student Center, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic\nAdvising and Counseling (5<sup>th<\/sup> Floor Dalton Hall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International\nStudents Office (4<sup>th<\/sup> Floor Dalton Hall)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If in doubt, check\nwith the Buddy Coordinator as well for extra help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I saw or am aware of a buddy or buddy\nvolunteer neglecting their duties, bullying, discriminating, or in general; an\nindividual giving another a negative experience in the program. What should I\ndo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Immediately contact the Buddy\nCoordinator, and if you think it is within your current set of abilities and\nexperience, help alleviate the situation to the best of your ability until the\nBuddy Coordinator can intervene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I helped my buddy settle up in PEI and UPEI, and we do not have contact anymore or they seem adamant about continuing contact, what should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If your buddy only wants to be part of the program for the adaptation procedure, that is their call and you can either contact the Buddy Coordinator to be set up with a new buddy or opt out of the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My buddy or buddy volunteer does not\nseem enthusiastic or willing to go to Buddy Program events or activities but I\nreally want to go, what should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>While the buddy program tries to do a\nvariety of activities for everyone`s liking, and it is always open for\nsuggestions from both volunteers and buddies, sometimes these things happen.\nYou <strong>can still come to any activity even\nwithout your program partner, <\/strong>and can even bring in a friend out of the\nprogram if you desire to do so!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I know someone who wishes to be a\nbuddy or buddy volunteer, but the program has already begun and couples seem to\nalready be set up, can I still participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The buddy program is always open to\nnew members and tries to include everyone as much as possible. Contact the\nBuddy Coordinator to see what can be done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have friends outside the buddy\nprogram who show interest in participating in Buddy Program activities but do\nnot wish to get fully involved, can they come?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The buddy program aims to be as inclusive\nas possible. Invitation is open to anybody, however, if it is an activity with\nlimited space (ski trip, apple picking, corn maze, etc\u2026), members of the Buddy\nProgram will <strong>always be given priority.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My buddy or buddy volunteer is not\nexactly what I expected or \u201cwanted\u201d based on my application, is it a mistake?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Based on the content given to the Buddy coordinator in applications, he does his best to match individuals; however, this process is not always perfect. Try to be open-minded, and willing to work it out as it might be a growing experience for both! If impossible, contact the Buddy Coordinator for further assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The buddy program is proving to be more than I can handle, or it is becoming an impediment to my schedule, school, work, or health; what can I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If at any point either, buddy or buddy volunteer, feels the Buddy Program is more than they can currently handle, we expect students to prioritize their well-being and opt-out. If you plan on doing so, just be sure to give a heads-up to the coordinator with as much time as possible so he can handle the situation or assist you in any way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have an issue, however, I do not\nfeel comfortable discussing it with the Buddy Coordinator; or in general, do\nnot like the Buddy Coordinator, what can I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>As the Buddy Coordinator writing this,\nit would sadden me if this was the case; however, feel free to contact or\ndiscuss this issue with someone at the International Relations Office, and I am\nsure someone will do their best to help you out. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have a question or inquiry, and I\ncannot find the answer here, what do I do now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First, check the website to see if you can find the answer; if not, feel free to contact the Buddy Coordinator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/16hQWrhMizJb8Kscuq_AT3ROrUhxg7io0BASVpBDg_Vw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/16hQWrhMizJb8Kscuq_AT3ROrUhxg7io0BASVpBDg_Vw\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions What should I do if my buddy is no longer coming to UPEI? My buddy or buddy volunteer is unresponsive both on social media and emails, I cannot get in contact with them at all! 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