Blue Devil Buddies is a one-on-one mentorship program created by Duke Student Government in 2020 that matches incoming first-year and transfer students with current undergraduate students. The program aims to help incoming students navigate the transition to Duke by fostering a connection with a current undergraduate who can provide support, advice, and mentorship throughout the fall and spring semesters. Whether it’s picking classes and clubs or adjusting to the college environment, mentees can receive support from their mentor on a wide range of topics.

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Timeline

The matching survey opened on June 10th and will remain open until July 1st. Check out our application site here!

Conversation Starters

Each week we publish a short guide of prompts — one for mentees, one for mentors. Download the pair for the week you’re on.

WEEK 1

Introductions, housing & class registration


Mentee Guide


Mentor Guide

WEEK 2

Advising, academic resources, and school requirements


Mentee Guide


Mentor Guide

WEEK 3

Campus involvement and wellness resources


Mentee Guide


Mentor Guide

Ready to find your Blue Devil Buddy?

Meet the team!

Cassatt Boatwright

Co-President

Brecher Sorin

Co-President

Communications

Scarlett Simmons

Team Lead

Jonathan Fromm

Team Lead

Luna Hu '28

Team Member

Content

Simran Pandey

Team Lead

Alexandra Himmel '28

Team Member

Alice Chen '29

Team Member

Implementation

Phoenix Perkins

Team Lead

Josefina Masjuan '28

Team Member

Eleanor Faems '29

Team Member

Social

Faith You

Team Lead

Ameya Aneja

Team Lead

Parth Shah '28

Team Member

Rachel Pezner '29

Team Member

Transfer

Dylan Yang

Team Lead

Esha Kalikiri

Team Lead