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‘I hope that in seven months' time I can look back on many valuable experiences and an instructive time.’ That's what Anna-Lena said after the first two months of her stay abroad in Denmark. At that time, she still had seven months to go. After returning home, Anna-Lena not only has souvenirs and other mementos in her luggage, but above all one thing: unforgettable experiences on a personal and professional level.

Marie Großeschallau completed her Bachelor's degree in International Business Studies (IBS) in summer 2023. Before writing her Bachelor's thesis, however, she spent a semester abroad at the other end of the world - in Japan. She tells us what she experienced there and which experiences Marie will never forget.

Jessica Dinkel has been studying International Business at Paderborn University since 2018. During her Master's degree, she spent two semesters abroad. In eastern Finland, she was inspired not only by cinnamon buns but also by the northern lights and incredible amounts of snow.

André Drößus graduated from the University of Paderborn with a degree in economics in 2011. By chance, he was drawn to Fellowmind Germany, where he spent many years as a consultant introducing the latest technologies to other companies and their employees. André Drößus has now been taking on the challenge of the Team Lead role since 2018. However, he has never completely put his expertise in consulting and lecturing on ice.

Julian Müller began his studies in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in economics, which he completed six years later with a master's degree in business administration. Since then, he has found his place in the heart of Paderborn as Project Manager at Wohlsein GmbH and now looks back on his beginnings behind the bar in the former nightclub.