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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