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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
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 member: 2017–2023
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