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Candidates of the Student Council Election 2025

Laeticia Dreydemy 

  •     Name: Laeticia Dreydemy
  •     Nickname: Ticia
  •     Degree program: B.Sc. Physics 6th semester               
  •     Favorite meal: Pieces of plastic and half an onion :)
  •     DnD class: Paladin


Motivational text:
Someone has to do the finances, right? Joking aside, I've been active in the FSR for 2 years now and I've actually always enjoyed it :) Outside of finances, I was particularly active in event planning, all the first-year stuff and in the committees. I would love to continue doing all of this :)))))

Nici Scheel

  •     First and last name: Nici Scheel
  •     Pronouns: Sie/Ihr ; She/Her
  •     Degree program and semester: Mono-Bachelor Physics in the 6th semester
  •     What would you like to do in the FSR? (Or have you done so far?): Deputy member of the FSR, ZaPF, evaluations, website, mail server, old exams, whiteboard management.
  •     Favorite cube: d6, because I can never find it.
  •     Special skill or talent: Not being able to drink from any container.
  •     Your favorite board game(s): Exploding Kittens & Munchkin
  •     Your favorite animal: Peregrine falcon
  •     Favorite event of the last legacy: The Asta Happening

Motivation text:
I would like to actively support the student body and its interests again, I would like to upload old exams again and send emails through the mailing list as well as inform lecturers about quality assurance and evaluations.

 

Olivia Benstem 

  • Name: Olivia Benstem
  • Study programm: M.Sc. Physics, 2nd Semester
  • Favorite Quote: 'If freedom means doing what I want well don't I gotta want something?' - Pat the Bunny
    alternatively: 'We carry a new world here, in our hearts.' - Buenaventura Durruti
  • Hobbies: hiking, programming (and tinkering with computers overall) and TTRPGs (mainly PF2e, and DnD, but want to branch out :> )
  • What do I want to do in the FSR: I want to work to make the FSR more inclusive and open for non-members to participate. I've also been active in the federal physics student conference (ZaPF), and hope to continue to do so.

Motivational Text:
Heyo! I've been active in the FSR for three years now, and hope to continue to do so. This year, I also run for StuPa. Throughout all that, I try to make uni politics more accessible, less hierarchical and more democratic. I think we need an engaged, political student body now more than ever!

Erik Audorf 

  •     Name: Audorf, Erik
  •     Degree course: Maths Physics in the group, 6th semester, candidate for Maths
  •     Nickname: Erik with a K
  •     Former tasks in the FSR: Games evening, study committee physics teaching degree, math teaching degree and math physics in the network
  •     What do you want to do on the FSR? Continue my legacy

Motivational text:
I'm Erik and I'm here too.
I'm old but young and I've been on the FSR for two years.
In the last few years, I've done very secret important things and I have to keep doing them.
I also take care of the games evening and would like to continue this.

 

 

 

Pia Suhm

  •     Name: Pia Suhm,
  •     Degree course: Physics Mono, 4th semester
  •     What I want to do in the FSR: Bake waffles, improve math for physicists, games and creative evenings
  •     Favorite number: 144
  •     Favorite place in Potsdam: my shared flat, on the banks of the Havel
  •     Favorite scientist: Laura Bassi (Italian physicist and philosopher, the first female university professor in Europe)
  •     If a basil plant ever survived longer than three weeks in my house, it would be called Laura Bassi.
  •     Hobbies: Unicycling, singing in a choir and just about anything creative. The only new things I've added in the last year are knitting, jewelry making, photography and baking sourdough bread.

Motivation text:
After a year of FSR, it's time for a new round. I'm looking forward to lots of fun games evenings and celebrations. In the fall, I want to give the new students a great start to their studies. And make sure that everyone has a good time here at the university :D

Anna Maria Weiß

  • Study: 2nd semester mono physics

Motivation: 

Hi :)

I am standing for election to the FSR because I would like to take care of the first semester events, make a first semester trip possible and be there for the first semester students as a contact person. It is also very important to me to stand up for the interests of all students and to actively contribute them.
I also work at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics, work with horses and do weight training. So it's a pretty colorful everyday life - and that's exactly how I want to represent you ;)

Lins

  • Degree course: B. Ed. Physics - 2nd semester
  •     Basis of life: Cocoa
  •     DnD class: Sorcerer - English is essential!
  •     Favorite place: Forum
  •     Favorite country: Barcelona

Motivation:

Heyho! I'm running for student council to organize events for us. Especially during the first week it is important to take new students by the hand and integrate them into the student council. With joint activities and events, I want to make sure that everyone feels welcome quickly!

 

Angelo Berger

  •     Study: Physics B.Sc., 2nd semester
  •     Born in: Potsdam
  •     Turbo-Mate enjoyer
  •     Special interest: Star Wars nerd
  •     Favorite country: Italy

Motivation:

Hey, I hope to get the chance to plan cool events for you and help the next freshmen have a pleasant start to their studies. Of course, I also have an open ear for you and am motivated to tackle problems that will keep us busy in the coming semesters.

Marlon Ahnert

  •     Degree course: Maphy 2nd semester Mono Physics
  •     Hobbies: Volleyball and video games
  •     Hometown: Grebs
  •     Funfacts:
    • You can talk to me about almost anything.
    • I come from a small village called Grebs which is in the municipality of Kloster Lehnin, so I'm a typical village kid.

Motivation:

Hi, I'm Marlon. You don't know me yet, but I would like to get to know you. I'm ready to get involved with the FSR and our student council because I didn't have anything like that at my school and the well-being of my fellow students is important to me. I would like to take care of the new freshmen and help them.

 

Nik Krzyzaniak

  • Name: Nik Krzyzaniak
  •     Semester: 6
  •     Degree program: Physics Monobachelor
  •     Secondary occupation: Dungeon Master
  •     Fun fact: eats kiwi with skin (how else?)
  •     What I've done so far: Game nights, barbecues, karaoke, parties, awareness.... a little bit everywhere :)

Motivational text:
Hey, I would like to continue my cooperation with you in the FSR in the coming year.
I will work towards more sustainability at our events. I also want to continue to help create a feel-good atmosphere for all students so that everyone always has fun and simply feels at home and welcome here.
I look forward to another year with you!

 

 

 

Lenja Brotzki

  • Name: Lenja Brotzki
  •     Degree course: Mono-Bachelor Physics, 4th semester
  •     Hobbies: Drawing, writing, D&D, dancing, baking, making costumes
  •     D&D race: Forever DM
  •     Favorite place in Potsdam: Our shared flat :) and the cage, of course
  •     What I want to do in the FSR: Organize parties, help with creative and game evenings, introduce more costume contests, give opinions.

Motivation:
Hi, I'm Lenja :)
I already helped out unofficially in the FSR last year, because the community as a student council is very important to me. And I think that joint events are the best way to achieve this. I've already taken care of the game nights, helped with the freshmen events and helped organize the Christmas party last winter.
As I had a lot of fun with the tasks and working with the FSR, I decided that I could also do this officially next year.

 

Vincent Schneegaß

  •     Course of study: Physics Mono, 4th semester
  •     What do I want to do in the FSR? Where help is needed, I am happy to help. :)
  •     Personal motto: per aspera ad astra
  •     Astrological sign: Astro-Queen
  •     Favorite number: 73
  •     Favorite place in Potsdam: Friendship Island
  •     Favorite quote: This confusion, we are enjoying it now. ~Feldmeier
  •     Hobbies: Hobbies?! I don't have any hobbies... Well whatever nevermind, I'm a big astronomy fan and I'm interested in music.


Motivation text:

I am a helpful person and have always enjoyed helping other people. Now that I have often been able to benefit from the FSR's social projects (games and creative evenings, as well as student council parties), it's time for me to give something back. There is no better place for this than the FSR. I would be delighted if I could help to give the new first-year students an unforgettable start to their studies and help other students with their problems during their studies. I would also like to get involved in the planning of future events. :)

 

Eric Kreutel

  •     Degree program and semester: B.Ed., 4th semester
  •     My home: Berlin
  •     My favorite place: Our shared flat
  •     Favorite animals: I like horses and squirrels
  •     Hobbies: Cooking, bouldering, swimming, cycling, people
  •     Favorite plant: Cactus


Motivational text:

You don't study physics alone. The most important thing for me is good networking, a nice atmosphere and lots of great people to have fun with, learn from and spend time with. I would like to work towards this, especially for the first-year students, but also for everyone else.

 

Kai-Uwe Müller Monllau

  •     Degree course: B.Sc. Physics, 6th semester
  •     Hometown: Barzelona
  •     Hobby: Queerbaiting
  •     Favorite country: France

Although he is not an elected member, Kai is one of the most active people in the current FSR. He enjoys helping out at events and with day-to-day business. Kai is perfectly willing and able to carry three crates of beer at once, making him suitable for any kind of remodeling work. We think that Kai should finally get the right to vote.

Cornelis Diedrichsen

  •     Study program: 4th semester mono-bachelor physics
  •     Hobbies: Beach volleyball, music, knitting & crocheting,...
  •     Nickname: Conny, Corny
  •     Favorite Greek letter & number: ϑ, 5
  •     Favorite place: at the Wublitz
  •     Favorite series: Gilmore Girls (Team: adult Jess)

Motivational text:
Naaaaa,
I've been at the University of Potsdam for two years now, but I haven't been active in the FSR yet, which I would like to change.
So far, the FSR has helped me a lot, whether it was with problems during lectures or when I was generally overwhelmed by my studies.
I would like to give this back and offer my help in the FSR.

 

Alex Schiffer

  •     Alex Schiffer
  •     Physics Mono, 8th Bachelor semester
  •     Special talent: 17 out of 24 hours of the day I can't build sentences.
  •     Favorite place in Potsdam and surroundings: Heron, ruin and telegraph hill, as well as the gloomy ponds :)
  •     Hobbies: Hiking, feeding stray cats, telling people about my stray cats, looking for stray cats. Martial arts :D Showing photos of my stray cats. Seeing cats in shadows, making pspsps, and then being disappointed that it's not a cat.
  •     Your DnD class: Monk

Motivational Text:

Heyho, I've been around a lot the last two years and hope to extend my time here. As a person for everything I like to take on random tasks and sidequests. I would like to make the FSR even more open, safe (and political :P).

 

Erik Albrecht

  •     Degree program: Math Mono (8th Bachelor semester)
  •     Favorite number: 3*7=21 is pretty neat
  •     Hobbies: Archery, debating, playing DnD, line dancing
  •     Movie recommendation: “Vamps” (2012) (I'm told this is an unpopular opinion... I still stand by it)


Motivation text: “Since I've been attending almost every meeting for two years now anyway, it might not be such a bad idea to have voting rights. 
In addition to occasionally organizing events, I would like to further promote communication between the FSR, the student council and the institutes (specifically the math institute).
In general, I think [insert motivating statement of your choice here] [Fingerguns with akward smile]”

Linke, Rico

  •  Degree course: Mathematics Mono Master 1st semester
  •     Hometown: Berlin
  •     Favorite number: 22
  •     Favorite D&D Race: Tiefling
  •     Favorite place in Potsdam: Brandenburger Straße
  •     Favorite quote: Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by how well it can climb a tree, it will think it's an idiot for the rest of its life. - Albert Einstein
  •     Favorite scientist: Math: David Hilbert Physics: Albert Einstein

Motivational text: “Be the change you want to see in the world” - Mahatma Ghandi. With this motto in mind, I committed myself to my studies in the last FSR. I did this mainly in the study commission, in which I would like to continue to be active. I would also like to get involved in organizing events again.

Leopold Schmidt

  •     Degree program: Math Teacher Training 1st Master Semester

Motivation:

I have always appreciated the work of the FSR and would now like to be part of the team. I would like to help make our studies more pleasant, fairer and perhaps also a bit more fun. Whether it's helping first-year students, organizing events or communicating with the professors - I want to get involved and make a difference.

 

Kyra Peikert 

  •     Its me: Kyra Peikert
  •     Studying in the 1st Mono Phyisk Masters semester (and 12th overall)
  •     Hobbies: writing (short texts, novels), dancing (hip hop), art (abstract, photography, graffiti)
  •     Nickname: Cherry, Duracell bunny
  •     Motto: Before we fall, we'd rather fall up
  •     What do you want to do? Institute Council (including institute matters), Health Committee, Disability Compensation Officer, Major project: Studying & working in science with trauma


Motivation:
I am highly motivated to spend my 7th year on the FSR.
Of course, I also have a lot of ideas. How about less sexism
and more work-life balance? The health of students is my thing.
That's why one of my ideas is to involve you more with surveys - how
are you actually doing?

 

Leonie Hermann

  • Name: Leonie Herrmann
  • Degree program: Bachelor of Education - Math
  • 6th semester
  • Nickname: Spreewald (thanks Freddy)

Why I want to join the FSR:

Because I want to keep doing things behind the scenes - and not just complain when something doesn't work. I'm particularly interested in the first semester reception, packing first-year bags, organizing pub crawls, organizing welcome events - just making sure that nobody starts their studies lost. I remember how valuable it was to have a few contact points and faces to talk to.

 

Frederic Stephan

Hey Ho,
I'm Freddy, I'm studying mathematics and physics to become a teacher and I'm now in my first master's semester.
I am represented on various committees and would like to continue this work.
I would like to stand again this year, as I really enjoyed organizing things last year and helping to shape one or two things.

 

Leonard Urban

  •    I'm studying to become a teacher for mathematics and physics in the 4th semester (math candidacy)
  •     Hobbies: Video games, movies, series, politics, economics/philosophy, history
  •     Nickname: Mr. Fresh
  •     Hometown: Frankfurt am Main
  •     What I want to do in the FSR: Introduce shisha night
  •     Favorite formula: e^(π*i) + 1 = 0
  •     Favorite movie: Dune 1 & 2 or La Haine
  •     Favorite quote: “Philosophers have only interpreted the world differently; the important thing is to change it.” K. M.

Motivation text:

I would like to join the FSR to actively participate in organizing parties and game nights.

Sophia Dahm 

  •  Likes: Neutron stars and flea markets
  •  Strengths: Strict meeting management and fashionable appearance

Motivation:

I have been on the FSR since my first Bachelor semester and have 2 years of experience as an elected member. Since I have now started the Master's degree in Astrophysics, I hope to be able to represent the students of Astro well in the FSR. I would like to support the contact between the different physics study programs, help to shape the study programs in commissions and help with organization, communication and bureaucratic issues where I can.

Matyas Velebil

  •     First name and surname: Matyas Velebil
  •     Degree program and semester: Bachelor of Education Physics, 4th semester
  •     Place of birth: Prague
  •     Favorite place: The Golden Cage! :)
  •     Favorite animal/s: Many! Whales, birds...
  •     Hobby: Video games, music - not only metal! :D
  •     Favorite musicians/bands: Just look at my metal hat :)
  •     Favorite franchises: DOOM, Dark Souls, Rick and Morty, Avatar: Lord of the Elements, Warhammer 40k
  •     DnD-Race: Dwarf! Diggy Diggy Hole
  •     Random fun fact: Possess the ability to drag out a history lecture over 2 class periods

Motivation:

Hi, I'm Maty! :) I would like to bring my years of experience in organizing various events to the FSR. I would like to promote networking among the students and help with a wide variety of issues - be it events, exam stress or finding accommodation. Furthermore, due to my migration experience, it would be important for me to support international students and thus ensure more diversity. :)