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Become a Go Connect student host

Register for a scheme to help international students connect with local people.

Go Connect

The Go Connect scheme matches international students with people from the local community to help them settle into university life, learn more about Scotland and enhance their experience of studying here.

Due to the ever-increasing popularity of the scheme, the University is looking for new hosts to help expand its offering in the next academic year.

Meet an international student

Go Connect is a highly rewarding and enriching opportunity to learn more about different cultures and ways of life.

Your commitment doesn't have to be large; it can be as simple as meeting for coffee once or twice. However, some hosts enjoy spending more time with their students, meet more regularly and enjoy going on trips around Edinburgh and Scotland.

If you would like to find out more about Go Connect, please refer to the information sheet below.

Go Connect - Information Sheet for Hosts (283.65 KB PDF)

I've been a host for a while. Each year has brought different perspectives, thought provoking conversations and always an exchange of food! Most of all, I've built up some great friendships and learned a huge amount.

Dawn SmithGo Connect host

Get involved

To register your interest in participating in the Go Connect scheme, please follow the link below to complete a Host Application Form:

Host Application Form

If you have any questions about Go Connect, please contact: isas@ed.ac.uk

Related links

Go Connect scheme