The current mission of the BuddyGoDutch foundation is to create friendships between international and Dutch students. In doing so, we expand the Dutch social network of international students and provide the  international students the unique opportunity to get to know the Dutch student culture from within. At the same time, we want to give the Dutch student the opportunity to get to know new cultures inside the borders of their own country. 

BuddyGoDutch envisions on the one hand to improve the integration of international students in Utrecht and, on the other hand, to create more intercultural understanding amongst Dutch students. BuddyGoDutch wants to improve inclusion, diversity and social cohesion within the more and  more internationalising student life in Utrecht. For this purpose, BuddyGoDutch offers a  personal platform, where international and Dutch students can come into contact in an  accessible way by an equivalent relationship. This platform will be realised by a buddy system,  which matches international and Dutch students. Moreover, varied activities will be organised,  which give opportunities for the students to meet in an informal manner. 

BuddyGoDutch offers both student groups the unique opportunity to connect in a way that might not be possible otherwise. This will stimulate international perspective and sensitivity for  cultural differences. With this, BuddyGoDutch hopes to contribute to a more inclusive society.  For both groups it offers the unique opportunity to form close friendships internationally.