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

Ali

Ali introduces himself

ISAAC member since: August 2021

Tasks at ISAAC: Social Media and cultural events

How to reach me:  ali@isaac-due.de

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

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: October 2018

Tasks at ISAAC: Stammtisch, social media, events, weekend trips

How to reach me:  hazem@isaac-due.de

Languages: Arabic, English, German et une peu  français

Course of study: B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Semester abroad: Hmmm… France? Canada? I don’t know yet (still planning!)

My hobbies: Everything that's fun, like to try everything

My second home: I haven't found such place yet! (need to travel more)

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Internet surfing + playing video games

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

Hazem's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: The inhabitants make the cities beautiful and not the cities themselves.

Favourite place at the UDE: MM Main Cafeteria (Yummy!)

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Any place, that offers tasty food (especially Shawarma)

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Any place where Shisha or beer is available! Also fun activities, sometimes in nature

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: All I can think about is Stammtisch…? Oh! And also the chance to travel all over Germany and after that visiting every major European country/city!

Inga

Inga introduces herself

ISAAC member since: 2018

Tasks at ISAAC: Buddy programme

How to reach me:  inga@isaac-due.de

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

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: Mai 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

Marius

Marius introduces himself

ISAAC member since: June 2018

Tasks at ISAAC: Website and events

How to reach me:  marius@isaac-due.de

Languages: German and English

Course of study: Applied Cognitive and Media Science

Semester abroad: Haven't had the opportunity yet

My hobbies: Making music and hiking

My second home: -

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Playing video games, taking a walk

The word that describes me best: Mazy

Marius' Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Dresden

Favourite place at the UDE: Freiraum at campus Duisburg

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Toeppersee Rheinhausen

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: At my favourite bar "Fährmann"

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

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

Nasrat

Nasrat introduces himself

ISAAC member since: February 2021

Tasks at ISAAC: Party planer & ISAAC events supporter

How to reach me:  nasrat@isaac-due.de

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

Sean

Sean introduces himself

ISAAC member since: February 2019

Tasks at ISAAC: Welcoming international students

How to reach me:  sean@isaac-due.de

Languages: German, English, Dutch, a bit Chinese

Course of study: Applied Cognition- and Mediascience

Seemster abroad: I spend a year in the Netherlands and half a year in Belgium

My hobbies: Photography, filming, theatre

My second home: -

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Nothing, I am studying pretty har ... oh a fluff

The word that describes me best: 我不是知道。

Sean's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Bielefeld

Favourite place at the UDE: SG130

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Duisburg Innenhafen

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: At game night

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

Selina

Selina introduces himself

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

Ümid

Ümid introduces himself

ISAAC member since: May 2019

Tasks at ISAAC: International Stammtisch and organising events

How to reach me:  uemid@isaac-due.de

Languages: Uighur, Chinese, German, English

Course of study: Business Administration, Energy and Finance (M.Sc.)

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: Make spontaneous trips

My second home: Essen, Germany

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Listening to music

The word that describes me best: Strong

Ümid's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Düsseldorf

Favourite place at the UDE: Gelbe Cafete

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Baldeneysee, Essen

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Essen Central Station

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

All Stars Melanie

ISAAC member2017–2023

Melanie introduces herself

Languages: German, English, Spanish

Course of study: Urban Systems M. A.

Semester abroad: a semester abroad in Spain, short exchange programme in UAE, work experience in Switzerland

My hobbies: Dance, culture, sports, travelling, mindfulness

My second home: -

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: friends and tidying up

The word that describes me best: creative, communicative and ambitious

Melanie's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Düsseldorf, Heidelberg, Munich, Weimar ...

Favourite place at the UDE: the Freiraum  at Campus Duisburg

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Kettwig, Werden, Lake Baldeney

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: In a café

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Make full use of the NRW-ticket of the UDE, travel throughout Germany

All Stars Olivia

ISAAC member: August 2021–Oktober 2022

Olivia introduces herself

Languages: German, English, Spanish, basic knowledge of French and Portuguese

Course of study: Political Science

Semester abroad: Hungary

My hobbies: Dancing, Learning languages, Traveling

My second home: -

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Meeting with friends

The word that describes me best: Sociable

Olivia's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Hamburg

Favourite place at the UDE: -

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Korteklippe (Essen) & Sechs-Seen-Platte (Duisburg)

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Cafés in Rüttenscheid

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Get in touch with german students (e.g. in sport courses of the UDE)

All Stars Hadiseh

ISAAC member: 2017–2022

Hadiseh introduces herself

Languages: Persian as mother tongue and German

Course of study: Chemistry

Semester abroad: -

My hobbies: Swimming, watching a movie, cooking

My second home: Germany

Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Sports

The word that describes me best: Curious

Hadiseh's Tips

Favourite city in Germany: Düsseldorf

Favourite place at the UDE: Mensa (canteen)

Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Grugapark (Essen)

That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Grugapark (Essen)

What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Travelling and discovering beautiful cities