about: us! - The Students' Podcast

“about: us!” is a podcast by students for students featured by the Central Student Advisory Service of the University of Potsdam since 2022: From our point of view as students, we talk about campus life, hard facts about studying, interesting events, workshops, exciting life stories, student initiatives, interviews, or solutions to challenges you might face in student life! And of course, we also have a few good tips for things to do in your free time.
We would love for you to help us shape this podcast with your questions, ideas, and topics – just write us at: aboutusuuni-potsdampde
Happy listening!
Episode #1 about: making connections!
Welcome to our first episode! We're talking about how international students can meet people in Germany and build connections on campus. Tune in for tips, personal stories, and ways that helped us meet new people here. (Transcript)
Episode #2 about: decision-making!
In this episode, we’re talking all about decision making. We’ll share our own experiences with tough choices and introduce simple tools and strategies to help you feel more confident in your decision-making process. (Transcript)
Episode #3 about: working in Germany!
Join us in an interview with a Career Service counselor, Katharina Lübstorf! We talk about the German job market for international students, common mistakes in applications, and resources for finding a student job. (Transcript)
Workshops and events
Job portals
Episode #4 about: Studies and Work! | in German
Studying, working part-time, and living—how can all of that fit into one day? In this episode, we talk about the challenges of having to earn money to live between lectures and seminars, the difficulties we faced, how tired we were, and what motivated us to keep going. We'll also share some tips on how you can still find time for yourself! (Transcript)
Folge #5 about: Studying with a Scholarship! | in German
Ever thought about getting a scholarship? Today’s topic is scholarships during your studies: where does the money actually come from? What clichés and opinions persist to this day? What funding organizations are out there, and what benefits does a scholarship actually offer? And last but not least: What should you keep in mind when applying? (Transcript).

The podcast about: us was created as part of the ESF+ project UPtransition and was funded by the European Union and the state of Brandenburg.
Podcast Archive
You can find episodes of the old version of the podcast with the name "Einmal UPholen bitte!" (available only in German) here.