Pascal Cromm, Head of the International Relations Office at Aalen University of Applied Sciences, warmly welcomed the students from Aalen's oldest twin town Saint-Lô. They were given an overview of the University of Applied Sciences, its international profile and Student Life on campus. It quickly became clear that this day was about much more than a classic visit program: The focus was on personal exchanges between young people, educational institutions and two European twin cities.
Lunch together with students from Aalen University of Applied Sciences in the canteen provided the opportunity for direct discussions. These personal encounters made the visit particularly valuable. They not only provided authentic impressions of everyday student life in Germany, but also showed how important international contacts are for mutual understanding, openness and shared future prospects.
Christoph Stas, Start-up Scout and Community Manager at the Start-up campus of Aalen University of Applied Sciences, then took over the campus tour. The French students were particularly impressed by the innovative lecture halls, the modern learning spaces and the striking campus architecture. Stops at the Start-up campus, the Digital Innovation Space and the Innovation Center INNO-Z also illustrated how closely teaching, research and entrepreneurship are linked at Aalen University of Applied Sciences.
The program was rounded off with a presentation by Solveigh Gauditz, advisor for international students and professionals at the Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg at Aalen University of Applied Sciences. The focus was on the region as a strong business and innovation location as well as career prospects in Germany. This gave the students from Saint-Lô a comprehensive picture - from the study opportunities at Aalen University of Applied Sciences to concrete opportunities for internships, career entry and international career paths.
"For us, the visit from Saint-Lô was more than just a date in the calendar," emphasized Pascal Cromm. "Such encounters show how important direct exchange is for our partnerships in Europe. And they bring to life what our University of Applied Sciences stands for: openness, cooperation and an international network that benefits all sides."
