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A PLAN FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

A little help, every step of the way.

Choose a buddy, agree your dates, and make your new city feel a little more familiar. The student always has the final say.

SMALL STEPS. A BIG NEW CHAPTER.

From “just arrived” to “I’ve got this.”

A clear plan, a local helping hand, and little wins along the way.

01
BEFORE ARRIVAL

Before you arrive

A plan in your pocket. Someone expecting you.

  • Agree your arrival meeting
  • Check keys and accommodation essentials
  • Make a first-day plan
02
ARRIVAL DAY

Your first day

Make your first day feel a little less like your first day.

  • Meet your buddy and find your accommodation
  • Get bedding and first groceries
  • Walk through your local essentials
03
WEEK ONE

Your first week

Your campus, your coffee spot, your way around.

  • Try your route to campus
  • Find shops and everyday services
  • Understand your immediate bills and setup tasks
04
WEEK FOUR

At home in Edinburgh

You have a routine. And a city that feels like yours.

  • Complete your personal settling-in checklist
  • Know where to find university and local support
  • Review your confidence and any remaining questions

Fund each milestone. Review the report. Release the payment.

Clear prices. Thoughtful payments.

Fund one milestone at a time. Your buddy writes a report when it is complete. The booking customer reviews it before payment is released. If there is no response or dispute within 72 hours, payment releases automatically. Students control which reports their parents can see.

Room for the little extras.

Need a campus walk or help with your first essentials shop? Book an extra service on its own. You will see its name, description, duration and price before requesting it. Each extra has one completion milestone.

Everyone gets a say.

A parent or student can start a booking. The student approves their buddy and the buddy accepts the dates. Once the booking is confirmed, contact details unlock so you can coordinate directly.

When plans change.

Cancel at least 24 hours before a milestone starts for a full refund. Later cancellations before the start receive 50% back. If the buddy cancels before starting, you receive a full refund. Concerns about work already started go to the platform team for review.

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