FWI-Buddies for winter semester 2024/2025
Natalie Ong
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | Student dorms |
Contact:
| natalie.ong@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I'm from Malaysia. Personally very into thrifting and sewing. I play volleyball pretty often too. |
Ashvatha Jagadeesan
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 7 |
| Expert for: | Communication in German, Living in Germany, THWS Webpages (Elearning, Campusportal), Study strategies and approaches, Applying to study as a local applicant |
Contact: | Ashvatha.jagadeesan@study.thws.de |
| About me: | Hallöchen! I am originally from India but have been living in Germany since I was a child, so I am fluent in German, English, and Tamil. I also know little bits of Telugu, Spanish, and French. Schweinfurt has been the place I call home for the past 17 years, so I’m happy to share it with you too. |
Smyan Mangot
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 6 |
| Expert for: | Sales & Marketing student, and have worked in univeristy for marketing student assistant. Great with collaboration and can help juniors with university studies and general guidance. Having being on an exchange semester, I can help students with the Erasmus+ process too. |
| Contact: | smyan.mangot@study.thws.de |
| About me: | Hey, Hej, Hallo, Namaste and Namaskar! Being 21 years old, and having thrived in an international environment, I have always been eager to communicate and know more about poeple. Even unofficially, I have been helping students around the univeristy through various topics such as university rules, deadlines understanding, at times accomodation. The list goes on, as I was a new student here, and I was helped by a buddy. Hence reflecting the same would be more of an honour. I hereby would love to connect with potential buddies and others who want help from buddies! We can meet for a football game, or maybe meet for a coffee and talk about cars! |
Rumeysa Ceren Demir
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 5 |
| Expert for: | Laboratory tests, subject-oriented ways of studying, functions of THWS websites |
| Contact: | lrumeysaceren.demir@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I am an IBE student and I am from Turkey. I love playing sims. Having experienced the challenges of starting studies and new life in Germany, I am more than happy to assist you in any way I can. |
Mariana Bellido Ackermann
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | THWS webpages: E-learning and Campus portal |
| Contact: | mariana.bellidoackermann@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I come from Peru, I speak Spanish, English and currently in a A2-B1 German level. I like doing sports, travel and learn new cultures. Furthermore, I know, that starting your studies and a new life in a new country can be difficult, that's why I will be really happy to guide and help you! |
Shaunak Bhave
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 5 |
| Expert for: | Business Specialisation : Digital Business, Engineering Specialisation : Mechatronics, Programming, THWS Webpages (Elearning, CampusPortal), City Registration and Residence Permit, Navigating through life in Schwein |
| Contact: | shaunak.bhave@study.thws.de , linkedin.com/in/shaunak-bhave-592268202 |
| About me | I'm an IBE student from India, fluent in English, Hindi, German, and Marathi. Passionate about photography, football, and Formula 1, I'm here to assist students in Schweinfurt, while also exploring new places and meeting new faces! |
Ceren Togay
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | I am passionate about Mathematics. I can help with study strategies and group task |
Contact:
| ceren.togay@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I really love drawing, learning new languages and culture. The reason why I joined the buddy program is to interact with people and also share my experiences as well as listening to other experiences. |
Federico Bolívar Mora
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | I like a lot , thinks that are related to physics and im also very good at giving motivational advice to people who may be going trough a hard time |
| Contact: | federico.bolivarmora@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I was born in Medellin, Colombia 20 years ago. From a very early age i got interested in cars and have been working on them with my dad since then. I also went to school in Medellin , and now I’m here studying in Germany . I’m very a very social and open man who takes life easy, but serious and I’m willing to help anyone who needs it . From cars , to maybe even some life advise , I’ll always try my best to go trough the issue |
Siddhaarth Ashish Golia
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | Study stratergies, finding accomodation, settling in schweinfurt |
| Contact: | siddhaarth.golia@study.thws.de |
| About me: | Hey there, My name is Siddhaarth and I am in the third semester. I wanted to join the buddy program in order to help the new students to settle and make this place feel like home as soon as possible. I love playing sports and travelling. |
Chanikya Beesetti
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 5 |
| Expert for: | Excelled in ERP systems with a specialization in digital business. |
| Contact: | chanikya.beesetti[at]study.thws.de linkedin.com/in/chanikya-beesetti-405b38211 |
| About me: | Hi there! This is Chanikya Beesetti. I'm from India and am in my 5th semester, pursuing a bachelor's degree in business and engineering. Having started my university journey at THWS not too long ago, I understand the challenges you might initially face. I'm here as your buddy to guide you through this transition. I specialize in Digital Business and can offer support as you embark on your journey at THWS. I love meeting wonderful people like you, learning about different cultures, improving my communication skills, and expanding my knowledge. That's a bit about me. I look forward to hearing about your experiences in the future! |
Germán Escandón Ibarra
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | Time management, study strategies, german language |
| Contact: | german.escandonibarra@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I studied in a German school in Mexico since I was 3 years old. I like traveling and photography. I speak Spanish, English, German and currently I started to learn Russian. |
Carlota Figueras Ferrer
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 5 |
| Expert for: | Exam registration , THWS webpages, Laboratory Tests, Working as a students, Projects completed: BPRO |
| Contact: | Carlota.figuerasferrer@study.thws.de |
| About me: | Hi everyone! My name is Carlota and I am an IBE student from Spain. I speak Spanish, English and German. Traveling, meeting new people and playing sports is what I like most. I will be more than welcome to help out the new incoming students in Schweinfurt! |
Rahul Sharma
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 5 |
| Expert for: | Projects Completed: Business Processes and Product Development, THWS Webpages, Course and Modules Structure |
| Contact: | rahul.sharma@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I am a student from Kerala, India studying in IBE. I love travelling and networking with people from all over the world. I always look forward to learning something new and lending a helping hand. |
Ke Fu
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | How to organize studies throughout the semester, and to adjust to the new life here in Germany. |
| Contact: | ke.fu@study.thws.de |
| About me: | I'm doing my second bachelor here and it's so good to be back in campus. Studying here can be a bit tiring, but it’s definitely manageable, and I actually enjoy our curriculum. I've found that with a bit of organization and a positive attitude, it’s possible to balance academics and leisure effectively. When I’m not buried in books, I love roaming around the city and indulging in good food. |
Ishita Varanjani
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 7 |
| Expert for: | Specialization: Electrical Engineering | Contact me for study tips, tips for getting student assistant jobs, advice on student startups and funding opportunities at THWS, navigation of THWS webpages, and credit transfers. |
| Contact: | ishita.varanjani@study.thws.de | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ishita-varanjani/ |
| About me: | Hello! I come from India and I speak English, Hindi and German. I play guitar, solve rubik’s cubes and read in my free time. I love to meet new people so do not hesitate to reach out for queries or guidance. See you around :) |
Malika Assylbekova
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 3 |
| Expert for: | THWS webpages: E-learning & Campusportal; Exam registrations; Study tips; Tips for non-academic activities in Schweinfurt. |
| Contact: | malika.assylbekova@study.thws.de LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malika-assylbekova |
| About me: | Hi! I’m a IBE student from Kazakhstan. I speak Russian, Kazakh and English. I love to sing and play the piano. I am eager to support in your adaptation period in Germany, feel free to contact me! |
Arnav Dadala
| Degree programme: | Business and Engineering (IBE) |
| Semester: | 5 |
| Expert for: | Exam registration, THWS webpages, Module structures, Residence Permit, City Anmeldung. Projects completed: Business Processes, Product Development |
| Contact: | arnav.dadala@study.thws.de |
| About me: | Hi! I'm Arnav, currently in my 5th semester pursuing a degree in Business and Engineering at THWS. Originally from Bangalore, India, I understand the challenges of adjusting to university life, as it was difficult for me at first as well. I’m passionate about helping new students navigate this transition and am here to offer support. I also love traveling, and meeting with people from around the world. Looking forward to helping you on your journey at THWS! |