In Port and Learning

Discover the KLU Movie Night with Prof. van Quaquebeke and Tröster

Constantly highlighted by our students as one of the best evenings spent at KLU, this event brings the community together to learn through short films about leadership and organizational behavior. It serves as a celebration of the skills of the students, the engaging learning philosophy of our university, and the feeling of community for all KLU members. In this episode, the creators of the KLU Movie Night, professors van Quaquebeke and Tröster tell us all the ins and outs of this outstanding event, full of fanciness, enthusiasm, laughter, positive energy, and of course, filmmaking talent yet to be exploited!

Meet Cristobal Casillas, an exchange student from Mexico

Traveling through Europe was a clear goal in his life and an exchange semester at KLU made this, and much more, possible for him. With the energy of a spicy habanero, Cristobal guides us in this episode through the city of Hamburg, through the classes at KLU, and through an unforgettable experience that has broken all stereotypes and changed paradigms for him. Discover his journey and let yourself dream to live your own soon!  

Meet Oleksandra Shvets, a Ukrainian refugee with an unstoppable drive

The war in Ukraine forced her to leave her studies in Kyiv and find a safe place to continue her life. However, no army can destroy the extraordinary energy of Oleksandra and her will to grow, thrive and give back to her community. Now inside the walls of KLU Campus, she is still the extremely engaged student she already was in Ukraine, and her story of overcoming all kinds of challenges with a bold and positive attitude has conquered our hearts. Let yourself be inspired by it too!

Meet Mark Roshop

He went through every department, working hand in hand with the employees for over a year to understand every nook and cranny of the company he leads. Kind of like the “Undercover boss” but he was not really meaning to hide. He does not have a “regular day” and his phone is his best ally. But there is much more to the life of a high executive, and Mark, CEO of Entelmann Gruppe, shares all the details of his years in charge of the company.

Meet the Board of Advisupply, KLU’s student consultancy

More than just bachelor students, Federico and Julia show up in our studio with the professionalism of consulting executives. The President and Head of Marketing of KLU’s student consultancy Advisupply guide us through the core of this extracurricular business. Discover how some KLU students are working their way to be the leaders of the future, without waiting until the future hits them.

Meet Prof. Henrik Leopold, Best Teacher of 2022 at KLU

He looked at the whiteboards in the classrooms of the Humboldt University, and now he faces the other way in leading the lectures of KLU. Professor Leopold has been awarded Best Teacher of 2022, elected by our KLU student body. He shares with us the keys to his success in Academia, both as a brilliant researcher, always up to the latest technologies, and as an excellent teacher.

Meet Laura Guaglini, our last Lead Student Ambassador

From an innocent teen who fell in love with Germany to a kickass project leader and the most recognizable face of the KLU student body. Laura has worn many hats at KLU: Prep student, Bachelor’s student, lead student ambassador, Instagram personality, working student, and even model in some KLU photoshoots. This month, she will get the last hat (this time non-metaphorical): the graduation one. Discover a four-year journey in which Laura has grown externally and internally, developed many skills and made lots of friends along the way.

Meet Varunkumar and how he lives his international experience

Leaving family and friends behind and venturing into a brand-new continent is not an easy task. Yet there are some brave ones who take the leap and go study abroad, in pursuit of a fascinating experience and a more attractive future. Today we meet one of these adventurous souls, Varunkumar, a master’s student who exchanged the sun of Chennai in India for the umbrella in Hamburg. With him, we discover the challenges of moving to a new country in the middle of a pandemic and the growth coming from figuring out life far away from the comforts of home.

Meet Max Nowosad, an Olympic athlete

Thousands of hours of hard work are behind the medals of our impressive KLU alumnus, swimmer Max Nowosad. In conversation with him, we dive into the topics of how to make the student life at KLU and the strong discipline of an Olympic level athlete compatible, and how to put your brain at the service of your purpose in life, overcoming your biggest challenges.

Meet the Homfeld brothers!

From a sparking idea during a family dinner to becoming the only company producing 100% sustainable yoga mats and accessories in Germany. We get to know the Homfeld brothers, the founders of Southern Shores, who also have sit in KLU classrooms. They explain to us the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, how to overcome challenges, how does it feel to assume risks, and how to keep faithful to your values while making your business work.