Alumni Stories
Follow the journey of former students of the University of Luxembourg and discover how they transitioned from campus to career.
Sit down with one of our graduates in each episode and hear about their unique career paths, challenges, and the skills they developed during their studies that helped them succeed in their professional lives.
Whether you’re considering enrolling in one of our programmes or are simply curious about what life after graduation could look like, this podcast offers real-world advice and inspiration from those who’ve been there.
Tune in for a deeper understanding of the university’s insights and how education can shape your future.
Episodes
9 episodes
From the classroom last row to the teacher's desk
The journey from student to teacher isn't always smooth, but for Maxim Schreiner, a clear vision and adaptable mindset made all the difference. This captivating episode follows the path of a young French teacher who transitioned from being the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:19
Navigating the Cultural Scene as a Writer: Mandy Thiery's Journey from Student to Playwright
What does it take to transform a university assignment into a professional theater career? Mandy Thiery never imagined her required monologue for a Luxembourgish theater history course would launch her journey as a playwright. Yet that single a...
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Episode 8
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45:42
How helping Ukrainian refugees sparked a teaching vocation
What happens when life's journey takes unexpected turns? Louis Grün never planned to become a teacher. After graduating from high school in Luxembourg without a clear direction, he chose the University of Luxembourg's English program for its pr...
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Episode 7
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47:22
From language lover to classroom leader
Navigating educational and career paths rarely follows a straight line – something Mariana Mendes knows firsthand. After moving from Portugal to Luxembourg at age 11, Mariana developed adaptability skills that would serve her throughout life's ...
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Episode 6
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43:57
From uni.lu to Luxembourg's youngest parliamentarian
What happens when life derails your perfect plans? For Djuna Bernard, Luxembourg's youngest parliamentarian elected at age 26, the answer lies in embracing the unexpected.Djuna's political journey began with a teenage crush at an electi...
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Episode 5
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52:57
Preserving the digital web: conversations with a digital curator
What happens when websites disappear? Ben Els, Digital Curator for the Luxembourg Web Archive, guides us through the fascinating and vital world of digital preservation. Contrary to popular belief, online information is highly vulnerable to bei...
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Episode 4
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44:14
From economics to education: finding your true calling
Sofia Dos Santos never planned to become a teacher. Graduating with an economics diploma in 2014, she initially resisted attending the University of Luxembourg's Bachelor in European Cultures program. Yet that unexpected decision transformed he...
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Episode 3
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41:05
When life plans change : from history student to international news
What happens when life's unexpected turns lead to discovering your true calling? Gaël Arellano never planned to become a journalist. Growing up between Luxembourg and Chile with a grandfather who ran a radio station, journalism was in his blood...
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Episode 2
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52:12
From student to staff: a decade at uni.lu
When Ricarda Leidinger attended a student fair in Saarbrücken a decade ago, she had no idea that chance encounter would shape her entire future. Uncertain about her path after high school, this German student from Saarland found herself drawn t...
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Episode 1
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