Our mission

The mission of the CLEWS student council is to strengthen the connection among students across different generations and cultural backgrounds. Our council was first elected in April 2024 and consists of 13 students from five different countries. We are committed to identifying and resolving issues that affect our studies, advocating on behalf of our peers, and organizing fun activities that enhance our educational journey and personal growth.

What is a student council?

A student council is a group of elected students who represent the student community. It advocates for students’ needs, addresses academic and social issues, and organizes activities and events to bring the student community together. It also serves as a link between the student body and the faculty, administration, and external community. By representing diverse student voices, the council shapes a safe, supportive, and dynamic educational environment.

Our members & roles

• Finance: Tilo, Rike, Gustav, Silke
• VeFa/Networking: Sophia, Tilo, Gustav, Benny
• E-Mail: Konsti, Rike
• Communications: Ludo, Liv
• Website: Aeon
• Events: Paola, Liv, Gustav, Konsti, Benny, Silke, Emma
• Merch: Liv, Benny, Emma
• Social media: Benny, Elli (associate)
• Awareness: Elli (associate), Aeon, Jay (contact for health issues & disabilities)
• Coordination & Contact: Sophia, Silke
• Former members: Johannes (graduate), Louis (graduate)

After the first weeks of learning how to navigate the new university, the FSR invited us to take a break from studying and join them on the First Semester Weekend in a small village in Brandenburg. We travelled to Vietmannsdorf on November 30th and stayed there until Sunday, December 2nd. These four days were filled with fun, spookiness, and exciting activities. To start our stay, we learned a nifty skill for the next few days: how to open crown cork bottles the German way. One of the main goals of the trip was to bond as a group, so we played team-building games and participated in an awareness workshop, discussing important and personal topics, like living in a new country, discrimination, power dynamics and social inequalities. This opened up a space for deeper conversations and connections, helping us to gain insight into each other's struggles. In our free time, we chatted and played board games. But you had to be careful not to be murdered! In keeping with the spooky Halloween theme, we played a murder game throughout the weekend. The scary times peaked at our Halloween party with the motto 'Climate Horrors'. The party started with an epic organ concert and the mood was set by the lovingly crafted, creative costumes and decorations. The other nights were just as fun; we spent our time dancing or singing at the campfire. Throughout the days, we explored our surroundings. We strolled through the beautiful heathland and forests, played 'Capture the Carbon' and also went ice bathing several times in a nearby lake. The weekend wrapped up with the prize-giving for the photo and costume contests, followed by a collective clean-up and a heartfelt farewell. Everyone left in high spirits, ready to tackle the weeks ahead. Thanks to the FSR, the weekend was a resounding success — we all enjoyed the days together immensely, especially the delicious vegan food that had been prepared for us.

Text written by Flora Grellmann and Emma Schütt