Unsere “Study Abroad Botschafter” –
Ihr WHU-Abenteuer in ihren Worten.
Egal ob du dich für ein Austauschsemester interessierst oder deinen Abschluss in Deutschland machen möchtest – unsere “Study Abroad Botschafter”helfen dir gern bei allen Fragen bzgl. deines eigenen WHU-Abenteuers weiter. Die WHU ist eine offene Gemeinschaft voll unterschiedlicher Kulturen und Sprachen, die sich auf neue Mitglieder freut. Studierende aus aller Welt schätzen den „WHU Spirit“ und das Zugehörigkeitsgefühl. Aber unsere „Study Abroad Botschafter“ können dir am besten selbst erzählen, warum sie sich für ein Studium an der WHU entschieden haben, wie sie das Aufnahmeverfahren gemeistert und was sie hier erlebt haben.
Überzeuge dich selbst: Lies hier, was unsere „Study Abroad Botschafter“ an der WHU lieben, wie sie neue Menschen kennengelernt und Freunde fürs Leben gefunden haben!
BSc/MSc Study Abroad Ambassador
"The WHU spirit and pride is something hard to find anywhere else, and in Vallendar there is such a special community. I enjoyed every day spent here, and at the end of this experience I would like to not go back home. It was an amazing time; people are very friendly and always ready to help and include you in their parties! There are always lots of events and different things to do; my favorite was the Tauschie dinner and the Tauschie Tuesday, where I had the opportunity to feel like a full-time student. The quality of the lessons is very high and professors are very prepared and ready to answer any questions. There’s nothing I don’t like about WHU and about the time spent here. I really hope I can come back to Vallendar one day and visit all the amazing people I know here!"
"How many universities around the world can confidently say that you will have the opportunity to know each and every one of your classmates? WHU is unparalleled when it comes to delivering the ultimate exchange experience. The International Relations Office (IRO) ensures a seamless integration and is readily available to assist you. Brilliant minds spanning from over 200 universities around the world come together with one common purpose: to gain cultural perspective in hopes of developing intercultural competence. With globalisation more prominent than ever, being part of WHU’s diverse exchange program will allow you to develop a global professional network while fostering lifelong friendships. If you’ve been waiting for your calling, this is it! Apply now and I can assure you that your semester spent at WHU will be some of your happiest memories filled with personal growth."
"My experience at WHU was great. I met a lot of amazing people that I'm sure I will continue to gather with afterwards. I was initially attracted to WHU because of its excellent academical level and entrepreneurial orientation, knowing that's what I want to do in the future, but I never imagined how much I would end up learning. I left with a lot of new ideas and tools to implement in my professional life."
"I have spent 9 months at WHU as an exchange student from Japan. This exchange program gave me special memories with international friends from all over the world. I met new people here through the Tauschie and International events which helped me to expand my perspective. Also, I really liked the courses. There are many opportunities where we can output things that we learn, and during group work we can cooperate with other students who have different cultural backgrounds. Germany is far away from Japan, and I hadn't been to Europe, so most of the things that I saw here were new to me. I really enjoyed this adventure at WHU and I would like to recommend you to come here and enjoy a memorable time in the international environment."
"I spent 4 amazing months at WHU. It is a truly unique ecosystem where you will be surrounded by Germany’s top students, teachers, and alumni. I managed to quickly integrate with both Germans and international students and I will for sure remember for my whole life my experience there. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need more information."
"Coming to WHU was definitely one of the best experiences during college. I love all the entrepreneur surroundings and business environment, and this was the perfect place to live the experience abroad. WHU offers a lot of networking opportunities and events that immerse you into the real business world. In my experience we had events approaching the sustainability point of view, automotive industry, and the future of marketing job environment. Besides the academic experience, you'll get to make really good friendships with some students from WHU and also other exchange students. I am so happy I had my semester abroad here because I had the perfect balance between college, traveling, partying and making good friendships."
"WHU is a preeminent university with professional vibes, which takes pride in equipping students with an international experience by spending their time abroad. The professors are well-experienced; the lectures and teaching are high-quality. The WHU students I met are welcoming and amiable. I’m glad that I got to make lasting friendships and create amazing memories with WHU students and other Tauschies. The IRO staff at WHU is always warm and available for helping out; they also organize great cultural events to integrate students into WHU community and German culture. If you prefer living in a big city to have fun, Vallendar might not be the best place for you; However, if you are looking for a calm, tranquil and beautiful place to live in, get away from the hustle and bustle, this will be a great choice!
You get to work with brilliant WHU students, experience the vibrant community and high-quality teaching by spending your exchange semester at WHU! I believe you definitely won’t regret it!"
"I had a great time at WHU. Since WHU is a small university, students and professors are well connected. As an exchange student, a great variety of courses is offered, and we can take our interested courses with minimal restriction. Besides, IRO has made a great effort to organise events for us to get to know more about each other, even during the pandemic. I have gained valuable friendships here. Doing the exchange programme at WHU is one of the best choices I have made, and I definitely will recommend it!"
"I studied at WHU for Quarter III this past winter and although COVID was a bit restrictive, I truly thought WHU and its faculty did their best to support the Tauschies and give us the best experience we could have! My courses were amazing, and I’ve never been taught by better faculty. Vallendar was certainly a change from the city life I’m used to at my home university but it was a new challenge and an overall great experience."
"I decided to study at WHU to be more international and have cultural diversity. It was also a great experience to observe both business and student life in Germany. WHU is an amazing university, everybody is very helpful and friendly so I could adapt quickly and feel like in a big family. Despite the strict restrictions for Covid-19, WHU made a great effort to integrate Tauschies with WHU students. I have made many friends around the World, and I have learned many valuable things from them. Also, Vallendar is a very beautiful and vibrant town, I could find many activities to do there. Besides them, WHU professors are very interested in their subjects and always support the students to learn more. I have received a very high-quality education at WHU. I am so happy to be a part of the WHU community for one semester in my life, it is unforgettable. The best choice I have ever made is definitely WHU."
"I chose WHU as my exchange university because I’ve heard that WHU is a close-knitted community and people are very friendly. During my stay here, WHU didn't disappoint me! I met local students via course projects, and also met a lot of exchange students coming from all around the world through different social activities. We had gatherings frequently and we even travelled together! On the academic side, the courses are very organized and interesting, the professors are very helpful as well. Overall, I enjoyed my exchange semester at WHU very much!"
"My exchange experience at WHU far exceeded my expectations. It was the first time I lived 4 months away from home for study and if I have to be honest I would have stayed there for another year at least. Thanks to this experience and the international environment I found myself in, I was able to improve my language skills, meet amazing people from truly ALL over the world, and most importantly I found inspiration for my master's thesis by taking courses that were enlightening for me. WHU is a splendid University that gives a thousand possibilities to its students, whether it is learning or networking. I would do this exchange a thousand more times. It was Amazing."
MBA Study Abroad Ambassador
Field of study: MBA
"I spent a bit more than 2 months as an exchange student at WHU. The main reasons that led me to the school were the top-notch faculty, flexible courses, and its great reputation in Germany and Europe. However, the upside from the experience was much bigger than I expected. WHU has an amazing community with brilliant students and strong Alumni. Moreover, my co-exchange students came from diverse backgrounds and countries, enhancing even more my journey. I was able to take advantage of great courses in the fields of entrepreneurship and finance, such as Private Equity and Entrepreneurial Finance. Finally, Düsseldorf is a great city to live, with options for hikes on sunny days, nice restaurants for a Friday nights and great bars in Altstadt. I highly recommend the exchange program to all those who are willing to develop themselves and have some fun while doing it."
"I am Paula Arnedo, an exchange from IE Business School, Madrid. My time here at WHU has been incredibly F-U-N! My co-exchange students have been my family during my short stay here. Meeting both exchange and full-time students opened my eyes to different perspectives and opinions. The WHU professors are also topnotch and well-respected in their industries, which made the whole learning experience incomparable!
To cap the whole experience off, staying in Germany is such a bliss – it is a beautiful country and so many great cities within reach by train. I will miss my stay in Dusseldorf and the friends I’ve made here, but I’m ready to face a new chapter and take this whole exchange experience with me!"
"I spent 6 months at WHU doing amazing courses and interacting with the diverse range of students. What attracted me to WHU was that it is a leading business school in Germany and one of the best business schools in Europe, as well as its focus on entrepreneurship. I was also attracted by the hybrid structure of the exchange programme, which included both full-time and part-time courses, as well as the option to attend the classes virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This afforded me the opportunity to continue with my fulltime job, while attending the part-time classes on weekends, and it gave me the flexibility of choosing between fulltime and part-time classes, and choosing between virtual and physical classes. Even though I attended the classes virtually, WHU made an effort to give students a great experience through highly engaging and interactive classes, arranging workshops and social events and creating the platform to network with other students. The flexibility of the programme was accommodating and made it easy to part-take in the programme and enjoy the classes."
"I was initially attracted to the flexible exchange options that WHU offered during covid. This, coupled with the topical business courses and high calibre reputation it offered, had me sold. For example, I learnt so much while studying Investment Banking and thoroughly enjoyed the Financial Technologies course. WHU also provided well-structured support along the entire journey. This included ensuring that all relevant planning was completed before arrival, providing exposure to internship opportunities while there, and even opportunities to learn German. With like-minded students from all over the word, in a beautiful and vibrant city, it was easy to make friends and gain rich intercultural experiences. Sunny Sundays were often reserved for hikes, picnics in the park, or strolls through Altstadt. I would definitely recommend this exchange program to others."
