Tipps und Informationen zur Planung, Durchführung und Förderung von Praktika im Ausland
Von Mitte Oktober bis Mitte Dezember 2024 war ich Praktikant in einem Stadtteilmuseum in Cali, der drittgrößten Stadt Kolumbiens. Das Museum hatte ich bei einem vorherigen Aufenthalt besucht und bei der Gelegenheit das Kollektiv kennengelernt, Kontakt gehalten und mich bereits mit der Praktikumsidee für meinen MA in Global History beworben.
„Praktikum in einem Stadtteilmuseum in Cali, Kolumbien“ weiterlesen
In my Chemistry Master’s program, there are at least two mandatory internships to be completed. I spent the first two months internship in Florence, but for the second internship, I decided to apply for an Erasmus+ internship at the University of Bologna.
„Between Alchemical Recipes and Modern Chemistry in Bologna“ weiterlesen
After my Erasmus exchange at the University of Antwerp, I was inspired by my classmates to seek an internship in Brussels, the EU’s headquarters. Although I had always envisioned a career in research, I recently decided to explore opportunities beyond academia, particularly in spaces where research intersects with practical policymaking. That’s when think tanks caught my attention—they offer a unique environment where project-led, evidence-based policy recommendations are developed, bridging the gap between academia and consulting.
„My experiences at the Centre for European Policy Studies, Brussels“ weiterlesen
When I was finishing my study abroad Erasmus semester in Athens, I knew I wasn’t ready to go back to cold Germany just yet, and I still had to complete the 30 ABV credits, so I decided to look for an internship abroad. I stumbled upon an internship in science communication in Malta, and applied, thinking I would not get in because of my lack of a STEM background. I was impressed with the description, noting that they were working on two projects related to urban planning, which I was planning to study as my Master’s.
During the summer of 2024, I embarked on a research internship in Palermo, Italy, immersing myself in the world of vegetation and plant ecology at the local university.
My time in Uppsala has been incredibly pleasant and rewarding. I arrived in July, at a time when most of the students and residents of the city were away on their summer holidays. The city initially felt quite empty, which was a bit odd at first. However, this gave me a unique opportunity to experience Uppsala from a different perspective—quieter and more serene.
Over the past six months, I had the opportunity to intern at Nuclio, a venture builder that focuses on creating and developing new startups. As a Venture Development Intern, I was involved in various tasks that exposed me to the fast-paced world of venture creation. This experience has been invaluable in helping me gain a deeper understanding of the startup ecosystem and has played a key role in my career development.
I completed my 3-months-internship at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. I worked in the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, in the Molecular Metabolism division. I worked directly with a team consisting of a Postdoc and a PhD student. The group’s research aims to understand the regulatory mechanisms of mitochondrial DNA and RNA metabolism, as well as their effects on gene expression and RNA degradation in mitochondria.
„Research Internship at the Karolinska Institute“ weiterlesen
Im Rahmen meines Biochemiestudiums an der Universität Berlin habe ich im Sommer 2024 ein dreimonatiges Erasmus-gefördertes Praktikum in Wien absolviert. Dieses Praktikum fand in den Max Perutz Labs, einem renommierten biochemischen Forschungsinstitut, statt. Während meiner Zeit dort arbeitete ich im Leonard Lab, wo ich wertvolle Einblicke in moderne biochemische Forschung und neue methodische Ansätze gewinnen konnte. Dieser Bericht soll einen Überblick über meine Erfahrungen geben und die kulturellen Unterschiede und den Alltag in Österreich reflektieren.
„Forschungspraktikum in den Max Perutz Labs, Wien“ weiterlesen
Ever since I started studying veterinary medicine at the Freie Universität Berlin, I have felt a strong interest in wildlife. In my second year, I began working in the wildlife department of the small animal clinic at my vet school. There, I treated various species of wild birds commonly found in German cities and suburban areas, as well as hedgehogs and occasionally bats. I loved working with these animals and knew I wanted to incorporate wildlife rehabilitation into my fourth-year internships.
