Alexander

Alexander introduces himself

ISAAC member since: September 2021

Tasks at ISAAC: Social Media (Content Moderating, Media Management, Helpdesk)

How to reach me:  alexander@isaac-due.de

Languages: German and English

Course of study: Mechanical Engineering

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: take pictures and videos, watch sports, ride a bike

My second home: Münsterland

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: work a bit on my video projects

The word that describes me best: I don’t know, better to ask my girlfriend

Alexander's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: -

Favourite place at the UDE: botanical garden in Gruga Park

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: 6-Seen-Platte

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: important is not the place but the people

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: When you go out to eat, order something different each time. Only for German food you should ask a guide before

Anna

Anna introduces herself

ISAAC member since: September 2014

Tasks at ISAAC: Social Media

How to reach me:  anna@isaac-due.de

Languages: German and English 

Course of study: Cognition and Media Science

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: meeting friends, crochet or knit and playing video games 

My second home: -

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: spending time with my cats

The word that describes me best: warmhearted 

Anna's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Mainz

Favourite place at the UDE: The U-café at the campus in Duisburg

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: the Finkenkrug in Duisburg

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: at a cute cafe or in my apartment 

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: meeting new people and exploring the country

Ashish

Ashish introduces himself

ISAAC member since: September 2014

Tasks at ISAAC: Music and Cultural Events

How to reach me:  ashish@isaac-due.de

Languages: Hindi, English, German, Braj, Dutch

Course of study: Master Technical Logistics

Semester abroad: If possible in Italy or Netherlands

My hobbies: Stand Up Comedy, Improv Theatre, diverse interests especially history

My second home: Germany

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: -

The word that describes me best: Funny, Cutie 

Ashish's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Düsseldorf

Favourite place at the UDE: Cafeteria 

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Rüttenscheider Straße and Rheinpark

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Everywhere – at home, at a cofe oder outside, where we can sit, talk and relax while eating and drinking beer

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: For sure the ISAAC Events, local culture festivals like Kirmes, Oktoberfest, Karneval, Schützenfest, Christmas Markets and football games in sport bars

 

Eva

Eva introduces herself

ISAAC member since: April 2021

Tasks at ISAAC: Buddy Programme

How to reach me:  eva@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Course of study: French and German (Teaching Degree)

Semester abroad: one year in Paris, France with ERASMUS+

My hobbies: sports and audio books, but also up for anything else

My second home: Paris <3

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: sorting and arranging all kinds of things

The word that describes me best: addicted to sports

Eva's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Berlin

Favourite place at the UDE: Mensa

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Grugapark, Essen

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: cafés, restaurants, parks

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Christmas markets

Hazem

Hazem introduces himself

ISAAC member since: March 2019

Tasks at ISAAC: Stammtisch

How to reach me:  hazem@isaac-due.de

Languages: Arabic, English, German, a bit of French and Italian.

Course of study: B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Semester abroad: I’m already abroad over here :D, but planning on going to Italy

My hobbies: Everything that's fun.

My second home: I don't think that such a place can be found!

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Reading into topics, that have nothing to do with my exam, creating a shopping wish list... and much more, hehe

The word that describes me best: My name! (means: resolute, determined)

Hazem's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Hmm… Duisburg!?

Favourite place at the UDE: All cafeterias and the main canteen MM (Yummy!)

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Duisburg city centre

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: At home, in Nature, at a restaurant… the place doesn't really matter for me.

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Duh… definitely the International Stammtisch!

Laura

Laura introduces herself

ISAAC member since: August 2021

Tasks at ISAAC: Blog posts, budget and welcoming international students

How to reach me:  laura@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, Französisch, Niederländisch

Course of study: German and Communication

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: reading, travelling, hiking, doing sports, learning new languages, photography

My second home: Hamburg

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: sport in nature and meeting friends

The word that describes me best: Fan of travelling (in german: "reiselustig")

Laura's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Hamburg

Favourite place at the UDE: Library at Campus Essen

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Kettwig

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: In different cafés or around the Ruhr

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Germany has many facets. Discover the industrial culture of the Ruhrgebiet and visit cities like Hamburg, Aachen and Heidelberg as a choise out of a long list of beautiful cities in Germany. Try to go on trips to the north of Germany where you can spend some days at the sea or go to the south where you will find mountains and beautiful lakes. 

Luca

Luca introduces himself

ISAAC member since: May 2022

Tasks at ISAAC: Stammtisch

How to reach me:  luca@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, Spanish

Course of study: Master of Education (English and Spanish)

Semester abroad: One year in Bilbao (Spain) and one semester in Zaragoza (Spain)

My hobbies: Do sports, or sometimes watch sports, gaming and listening to music.

My second home: Bremen and Hamburg

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Youtube, listening to music

The word that describes me best: Open-minded

Luca's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Bremen

Favourite place at the UDE: Grass area at the Campus in Essen

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Baldeneysee

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: In a café or restaurant or someplace else where we want to meet

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Travel as much as you possibly can and discover Germany

Noah

Noah introduces himself

ISAAC member since: September 2024

Tasks at ISAAC: Stammtisch

How to reach me:  noah@isaac-due.de

Languages: English, German, French, and Turkish (beginner’s)

Course of study: M.A. Migration und Globalisierung

Semester abroad: Every semester is a semester abroad when you’re a foreigner :) 

My hobbies: Travel, reading, and movies

My second home: Tennessee <3

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Reading and watching TV series 

The word that describes me best: Reliable

Noah's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: 

Favourite place at the UDE: Café Vision 

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Sechs-Seen-Platte!!

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Finkenkrug 

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: the Christmas Markets 

Medlina

Medlina introduces herself

ISAAC member since: February 2021

Tasks at ISAAC: Tutor for medical students

How to reach me: medlina@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, Serbian, Arabic, Macedonian, Albanian, French (already rusty), Korean (currently studying)

Course of study: Medicine

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: Singing, dancing, painting, listening to music, playing volleyball, binge watching, spending time with my dog, learning languages

My second home: Ohrid, North Macedonia

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Meeting friends (when there is no pandemic)

The word that describes me best: Empathic

Medlina's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Nothing in particular; I find all cities and places have something special

Favourite place at the UDE: Campus Essen canteen

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Essen Kettwig und Werden, Duisburg 6-Seen-Platte

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: At someone’s place or at activities (escape room, …)

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Ice skating disco, travelling Europe, visiting metropolises, go to the sea

Omar

Omar introduces himself

ISAAC member since: November 2023

Tasks at ISAAC: Organize and plan the Welcome Week, activities and budget, welcoming international students

How to reach me:  omar@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, Arabic, English

Course of study: Industrial Engineering (focus on Electrical Engineering)

Seemster abroad: 

My hobbies: working out, football, travelling

My second home: Halle (Saale)

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Sports / Food

The word that describes me best: Self-starter

Omar's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: 

Favourite place at the UDE: University library

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: 

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: 

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: 

Ridhi

Ridhi introduces herself

ISAAC member since: January 2024

Tasks at ISAAC: IT support

How to reach me:  ridhi@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, Hindi, Punjabi, Dutch, Arabic

Course of study: Computer Engineering ISE

Semester abroad: 

My hobbies: Singing, playing the guitar, dancing, exploring cafés, reading, writing poetry

My second home: Dubai, UAE

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: calling friends (and cry)

The word that describes me best: blessed

Ridhi's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Hamburg

Favourite place at the UDE: libary

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: 6-Seen-Platte, Innenhafen (port)

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: at a café, at home, at the city centre or wherever we like to go

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Explore the country and its hidden gems.

Selina

Selina introduces herself

ISAAC member since: March 2022

Tasks at ISAAC: Managing the Language Tandem Program

How to reach me:  selina@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, Italian, French (learning), basic knowledge in Dutch and Vietnamese

Course of study: Master of Education (English & History)

Semester abroad: Macquarie University Sydney

My hobbies: Yoga, cooking, playing music, nail design, board games, travelling

My second home: Puglia & Vietnam

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Cleaning

The word that describes me best: Emotional

Selina's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Heidelberg

Favourite place at the UDE: Mensa and grass area at Campus Essen

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Rüttenscheider Straße & Stadtgarten (Essen)

Sechsseenplatte & Steinbruch (Duisburg)

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: At a café/restaurant or at home (on the couch or dining table)

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Visit various cities and places, clubbing and beer

Tani

Tani introduces himself

ISAAC member since: September 2024

Tasks at ISAAC: Buddy Programme

How to reach me:  tani@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, French

Course of study: Biology and German Studies

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: Football, Surfing, Travelling and Reading

My second home: Domburg, Zeeland

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Sports

The word that describes me best: There are too many :D

Tani's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Essen

Favourite place at the UDE: Yellow Cafeteria

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Lake Baldeney

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: At the RÜ

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: A Homegame in Essen at Hafenstraße

All Stars Ali

ISAAC member: August 2021–September 2024

Ali introduces himself

Languages: Arabic, German, English

Course of study: Masters in Civil Engineering

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: playing the Guitar, singing, boxing

My second home: Bochum

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Music

The word that describes me best: Optimist

Ali's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Drachenfels in Bonn

Favourite place at the UDE: Meadow at Campus Essen

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Baldeneysee

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: In a park or in Rüttenscheid

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Visit all cities in NRW

All Stars Inga

ISAAC member: October 2018–September 2024

Inga introduces herself

Languages: German, English, French, Spanish

Course of study: Teaching degree (French & Biology)

Semester abroad: ERASMUS+ in Paris, France

My hobbies: Traditional German carnival dance

My second home: Paris

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Sports

The word that describes me best: Crazy about France (in German: frankreichverrückt)

Inga's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Düsseldorf

Favourite place at the UDE: Café Rosso

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Lake Baldeney

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Düsseldorf Rhine promenade

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: German carnival

All Stars Nasrat

ISAAC member: February 2021–September 2024

Nasrat introduces himself

Languages: Arabic, German, English & a little bit of French

Course of study: Civil Engineering B.Sc.

Semester abroad: to be planned… Spain?

My hobbies: DJing & Producing electronic music, playing basketball & boxing

My second home: Abu Dhabi & Dubai in UAE (United Arab Emirates)

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Procrastination is an art that every student is talented with. I, for example, hang out with friends or I make timetables for the next exam period.

The word that describes me best: mix of ambitious & determination

Nasrat's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Berlin (culture, history & nightlife)

Favourite place at the UDE: Mensa Campus Essen

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Zeche Zollverein in Essen, Landschaftspark in Duisburg

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: House parties & afterwards clubbing with the group

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: The Nightlife