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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
Jean Pierre
Jean Pierre introduces himself
ISAAC member since: June 2025
Tasks at ISAAC: Arts and Cultural Events
How to reach me: jean.pierre@isaac-due.de
Languages: German, English and Turkish
Course of study: Anglistics/Philosophy (LA/BA)
Semester abroad: England, Chester (2024-25)
My hobbies: video games, motorcycle, book, boxing, swimming, D&D, Warhammer 40k
My second home: Istanbul
Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Going on a walk
The word that describes me best: Thinker
Jean Pierre's Tips
Favourite city in Germany: Essen
Favourite place at the UDE: Red Cafeteria (Rote Cafete)
Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: city garden in the morning
That's where I prefer to meet my friends: Irish Pub or own flat
What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Zollverein (Ruhr Museum), Ruhr canoeing, Lichtburg Essen, Hamburg Musical, Düsseldorf Old Town, Düsseldorf Japantown,
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
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: –
Razieh
Razieh introduces himself
ISAAC member since: April 2026
Tasks at ISAAC: Tutor for medical students
How to reach me: razieh@isaac-due.de
Languages: German, English, Farsi, Dari, French, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Kurdish (in progress), to be continued
Course of study: Medicine
Seemster abroad: –
My hobbies: Listening to music, dancing, painting, going for walks, learning languages, swimming, reading poetry, to be continued
My second home: People who let me be myself. Just as I am.
Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Dancing, listening to music, going for a walk
The word that describes me best: No word has been found (yet)
Razieh's Tips
Favourite city in Germany: Several; and I also think that all cities and towns have something special
Favourite place at the UDE: Cafeterias and cafes on the Essen campus—maybe my favorite spot will change
Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: e.g., Ruhr (Express) Bike Path
That's where I prefer to meet my friends: While taking a walk in nature, in cafes, at home
What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Feel free to visit places in Germany and Europe that you'd like to see—big cities, small towns, nature, the ocean, etc.
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.
Salma
Salma introduces himself
ISAAC member since: September 2025
Tasks at ISAAC: Stammtisch and budget
How to reach me: salma@isaac-due.de
Languages: German, Italian, Arabic, English, and French
Course of study: Teaching degree in English and economics and politics
Semester abroad: -
My hobbies: Sports, baking, painting
My second home: Italy & Morocco
Favourite distraction during the exam phase: Meeting friends, trying out new activities
The word that describes me best: Cherful
Salma's Tips
Favourite city in Germany: Cologne
Favourite place at the UDE: Cafeteria
Favourite place in Essen or Duisburg: Rüttenscheider Straße & Grugapark (Essen)
That's where I prefer to meet my friends: In a café/restaurant or downtown
What you shouldn't miss during your semester abroad in Germany: Visit as many different cities as possible (within and outside of North Rhine-Westphalia)
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 Hazem
ISAAC member: March 2019–March 2025
Hazem introduces himself
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)
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
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)
All Stars Luca
ISAAC member: May 2022–September 2025
Luca introduces himself
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
All Stars Medlina
ISAAC member: February 2021-March 2026
Medlina introduces herself
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
All Stars Laura
ISAAC member: August 2021-March 2026
Laura introduces herself
Languages: German, English, French, Dutch
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")
All Stars Eva
ISAAC member: April 2021–August 2026
Eva introduces herself
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