uBuddies Sharing

It is my pleasure to be here today to share with you all my journey as a member of the PSN.

I would first like to express my congratulations and my warmest best wishes to the incoming cohorts. You are about to embark on an incredible journey.

For me, the true value of this network has been the dialectic process with students from diverse backgrounds. It’s in the respectful clash of perspectives, the late-night discussions, and the sharing of different life experiences that our own understanding deepens and our empathy grows. This is a co-creation process. As members, we are not just executive officers executing a predefined plan; within this network, we have the power to make our voices heard. We are not passive participants. We are the active agents in defining what uBuddies is and what it can become. It is our responsibility and our privilege to shape this community, to construct our own new, distinct narrative.

So, to those of you just starting, my advice is simple: don’t be afraid to test out new ideas, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. The beauty of this space is that it is a safe one—a place for experimentation and growth. Some of your best initiatives will come from a willingness to try something unconventional. And trust me, the stumbles, the lessons learned, and the resilience you build from them will be your most memorable and valuable experiences as a university student. They will shape not just your time here, but the person you become.

At the end of the day, uBuddies is far more than just a service program or service team.
It is nothing less than a family.

Through uBuddies, I have found a group of people who share the same dreams, the same values, and the same vision as me. I have found a group of people who are willing to go bold, go wild, and go crazy with me.

This is the place where the best buddies are found. Thank you.

- Norris, Best uBuddies 2025