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Being a Unibuddy

Arvin Johal is a Unibuddy for the University. Here, he discusses what a Unibuddy is, what the role entails, and how he's found the experience so far.

By Arvin Johal - 17 December 2020

Tell us a bit about yourself?

My name is Arvin Johal, and I am a second-year student at the University of Derby, studying a BA (Hons) in Business Management (CMI Accredited).

How would you describe Unibuddy?

Unibuddy is an online platform which prospective students can use to contact students who are currently studying at the University of Derby. It allows prospective students to message University students who are studying the degree they are considering applying for.

This enables them to gain a deeper insight of what the degree is like, general life at University, accommodation and the city. Using Unibuddy allows prospective students to gain a flavour of the University from a student's perspective rather than the academics' point of view.

Why did you decide to become a Unibuddy?

I was very interested in becoming a Unibuddy as I felt that it is a very useful platform for prospective students, which I would have greatly benefited from. I thoroughly enjoy helping, supporting and assisting people, so Unibuddy was a perfect way for me to do this.

What do you enjoy about being a Unibuddy?

I love giving back and helping where I can. So, seeing the positive messages I have received from prospective students encourages me to continue supporting students by answering their queries and shedding light on various aspects of the University of Derby. It is fulfilling knowing that I have helped someone on their journey when applying to University.

What have you gained from being a Unibuddy?

Since joining the Unibuddy platform has caused me to reflect upon the fantastic opportunities, experiences and memories I have created as a student at the University of Derby. Being a Unibuddy has also increased my confidence in answering general and specific questions regarding the University.

Find out more about becoming a Unibuddy

About the author

Arvin Johal
BA (Hons) Business Management student

I am studying a BA (Hons) Business Management CMI Accredited degree. I am a Marketing Representative and I work with those in the Marketing department to come up with new and innovative ways of marketing the University. This involves participating in photo shoots used for marketing materials digitally for the University, as well as creating vlogs and blogs for the University.

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