Academic Buddy Program “UniLink”
The UniLink Academic Buddy Program aims to connect university students in Syria with students from international universities in the same or related fields to exchange academic knowledge and foster scientific cooperation through six-month cycles.
✨ Contribute now and be part of the program’s success! We welcome you among the participants. ✨
🌟 Expected Benefits for Students
- Direct academic exchange with a student in the same scientific field.
- Enhanced practical understanding of university subjects through shared study methods.
- Insight into international academic experiences within the same specialty.
- Acquisition of cross-cultural academic communication skills.
- Nomination of outstanding students for additional programs like research exchanges.
👥 Beneficiary Registration Process
This program is mandatory for registered members. Students can join by completing their profile at scikeys.org. The management team will then match them with a suitable study buddy or academic mentor every six months.
🤝 Volunteer Mechanisms and Support
• Join as a Study Buddy
For students outside Syria to mentor peers inside Syria (minimum weekly contact).
• Join as an Academic Mentor
For professionals and academics to provide guidance to groups of at least 10 students.
📌 Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Study Buddy | A university student in another country collaborating for mutual academic support. |
| Academic Mentor | A graduate with professional experience providing general academic guidance. |
📜 General Terms
- Participation is entirely voluntary; active participants receive an official certificate.
- Matching considers gender, age, and specialty compatibility where possible.
- Data is handled with strict privacy for program development purposes only.
⚖️ Handling Complaints
We ensure a safe environment through a formal complaints office. Violations are monitored via a point system (yellow for warning, red for exclusion). Contact: unilink@scikeys.org
🌱 Your Impact Now
Your participation as a volunteer directly empowers Syrian students by connecting them with international expertise.