What does a study program in economics actually look like?

Binh Thanh Chu from Vietnam spent her winter semester 2015/16 at Paderborn University. Sponsored by the Erasmus+ programme, the 27-year-old spent six months away from her home country in Germany. She now works in the Vietnamese branch of a Singaporean marketing and sales company. In an interview, she told us about her personal benefits, learnings and experiences.

Six years ago, India completed her Bachelor's degree in International Business Studies (IBS) before graduating with a Master's degree in International Economics and Management (IEM). Her studies always gave her enough time to gain practical experience and discover career opportunities and requirements. Maths was a constant companion.

It was his detours that made him who he is today, says Daniel Hagemeier: he was the first in his family to go to university - by then he had already completed an apprenticeship and held a seat on the city council. Today, he is researching how different educational paths can be better combined.

Maths was already her favourite subject at school: statistics expert Sonja Lück unlocks the secrets behind series of numbers. Today, her data analyses help companies to make the most of their innovative potential.

It has now been six months since Johannes spent his winter semester in Colombia at the University of EAFIT. However, the student is still amazed by the diversity of the country.