wiwi.stories

Exciting stories from studies, stays abroad and career paths: In our wiwi.stories, you will gain insights into the experiences of students during their studies as well as those of alumni after their studies at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics. The stories highlight personal and professional development opportunities at Paderborn University. Be inspired by our wiwi.stories and discover the many opportunities offered by the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics.

04.07.2025 | Story, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Als Freemoverin nach Spanien

Paula ist 23 Jahre alt und studiert im Bachelor International Business Studies. Von Januar bis Juni 2025 verbrachte sie ein Semester als Freemoverin an der Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona, Spanien. Trotz kleiner organisatorischer Startschwierigkeiten wurde ihr Auslandsaufenthalt zu einer rundum positiven Erfahrung, die sie anderen Studierenden nur empfehlen kann

26.05.2025 | Story, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Eugen's path to becoming a professor at the University of Pennsylvania

Dr Eugen Dimant began his academic career in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics at Paderborn University. This was followed by two Master's degrees in International Economics and Business Administration as well as a doctorate at the Chair of Institutional Economics and Economic Policy. Today, he is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the eight Ivy League universities in the USA. In 2022, he also had the unique opportunity…

06.03.2025 | Story, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Between flight altitude and career ladder

Michelle Rösener studied International Business Studies (IBS) at Paderborn University from 2017 to 2023, followed by a Master's degree in Business Administration (BWL). The 27-year-old now lives in Cologne and works as a consultant in the field of workforce and organisation at Capgemini Invent.

11.02.2025 | International, Story, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Internship at the American Council on Germany in New York

Kristine Fibich is 25 years old and is currently writing her master's thesis in business administration. Shortly before completing her degree, she was given the opportunity to do an internship in New York City through the Professional Experience Programme (PEP). Her exciting journey in the city that never sleeps began in a small flat right in Manhattan with a view of the Chrysler Building.

18.12.2024 | Story, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Career success with practice and perseverance

Jessica Fastenau successfully completed her Bachelor's degree in Economics at Paderborn University and her Master's degree in Business Administration in 2013. Today, she heads up the HR department at avitea Industrieservice GmbH. Her career path shows how important practical experience, perseverance and the ability to seize opportunities are for a successful career.