Bachelor of Health Sciences Buddy Program
Inspire! Empower! Grow!
The BHSc Buddy Program was created to pair incoming first-year students with second, third and fourth year students who can help new students with any questions they may have as they navigate the transition to university.
- The buddy program creates a sense of community among BHSc students.
- The buddy program pairs up senior students with incoming new students.
- Buddies are paired up by the BHSc office based on major (Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, or Health & Society) and prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
- The buddy program is a program designed to ease the transition to university and the BHSc program by helping in ways such as:
- finding your way around campus
- sharing where the best cheap eats can be found
- sharing the fastest ways to travel between campuses
- and much more!
- Benefit from the support and experience of senior students in the BHSc program.
- Get an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the program, faculty, etc.
- Have a source of guidance as you get acquainted to university life.
- Learn more about being a student within the BHSc program.
- Help incoming students locate their classrooms.
- Show buddies around the Foothills and Main Campus.
- Meet up for coffee/tea or lunch.
- Explore social activities that are offered around campus.
Registration
Senior buddies can register throughout the year, but it is encouraged you do so prior to the end of the winter semester.
Pairing of buddies
Students are paired up in August.
Meeting your buddy
Early September
2025-2026 Buddy Profiles
Debjani (3rd year HSOC): When I was in my first year, my senior BHSc buddy really helped me adjust to university life, whether through giving me advice about classes, showing me the best campus study spots, or even reading over my first few papers. That experience was so helpful, it stuck with me, inspiring me to become a senior buddy myself. Over the past school year, I’ve had the chance to mentor my first-year buddy, Nehal. I’ve watched her grow more confident and comfortable with university life throughout the year. I just know she’s going to achieve great things! Transitioning to university from high school can be a nerve-racking experience, so being able to offer the same reassurance I received in my first year has been incredibly rewarding.
Nehal (1st year HSOC): Starting my first year in Health and Society was overwhelming. Adjusting to university life, navigating campus on my own and adapting to a completely new learning style felt like a lot at once. However, being part of this program made that transition so much easier. I was able to meet new people who supported me, helped me grow and pushed me to become more confident. Someone who had a big role in my experience was my buddy, Debjani! From the beginning, she made me feel supported and less alone. First year can be confusing, but she was always someone I could turn to with any question or concern. She understood exactly what I was going through, which made her support even more meaningful. Whether it was helping me find my way around campus, giving advice on academics, or simply checking in, she was always there willing to help me. Her encouragement has stayed with me and it continues to motivate me to keep growing and pushing myself. I am truly grateful for her guidance, and I hope her journey continues to grow, as it inspires me to keep working hard and strive for more.