Conversation Buddy Program

Application Form



The Conversation Buddy Program is only available to SMU students, and Buddies will only be matched up at the beginning of each Fall, Spring and Summer semester.

First Name:
 

Last Name:
 
 
SMU ID# (the eight-digit number without the dash found on your SMU picture ID card):
 

Are you a Native or Non-Native speaker of English?
        Native
        Non-Native*

If you are a Native speaker of English, list the Foreign Country(ies)/Language(s) you are most interested in, if any:
 

If we are unable to match you up with a non-native speaker of the country/language of your choice, would you be willing to work with a student of a different background?  (selecting "Yes" below will increase your chances of being matched up)
 
       Yes
        No

If available, would you be interested in being matched up with more than one non-native speaker of English?
        Yes
        No

*If you are a Non-Native speaker of English, what is your Native Language?
 

*Are you currently taking an ESL class at SMU? If so, give the name of the course:
 

*Would you prefer to work with a Native speaker or Non-Native Speaker of English?
        Native
        Non-Native 

E-mail address:
 

Phone:
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Major at SMU:
 

School/Department at SMU:
 

Are you a graduate or undergraduate student at SMU?
        Graduate student
        Undergraduate student


Are you male or female?
        Male
        Female

Have you requested a Conversation Buddy in the past? 
        Yes
        No 

If you were matched up, who was your buddy?
 

Special Preferences for your Buddy (ex: Undergraduate with an Arts Major)
 


Please press the "Submit Form" button below when finished, or press the "Clear Form" button to start over:

  


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