Get to Know IB Students!

Part of what makes IB so incredible is the diverse and amazing student body. We interviewed students from the first 3 semesters on why they chose to study at the ESB and why they love living in Germany! 

Kailey Fox is an IB3 student from California, USA. She chose ESB because of the” highly regarded reputation” and “the focus on practical studies”, as seen through the 2 internship semesters. Kailey says that living in Germany is wonderful because the country is so beautiful and provides good options for employment due to the strong economy and "with so many top quality firms recruiting from the ESB, you can really be confident when it comes time to enter the working world"! Additionally, Kailey says the international environment is so vital to learn how to work in a multicultural environment.  

Lena Popp is a German born student who was raised in Michigan, USA. She says 

“I chose ESB because I really liked that they laid value on teaching in English, as it is truly the international language, also because of the small class sizes, close proximity to professors, the encouragement to get practical experience while still studying, the opportunity to meet people from around the world and also because of the reputation that ESB has earned throughout the years. 

Germany is a great place to be because it is in the center of Europe and thus gives you the opportunity to travel and experience different cultures. It's still a new place for me to live and I also simply love to explore what's in my backyard.” 

Josua Fagerholm is an IB1 Student from Finland. Josh “chose to come to Germany for my studies because I like the country, the people and the culture, and because I wanted to learn the language. Speaking German is a huge advantage for anyone who plans on working and living anywhere in Europe.” Additionally, he feels “the International Business programme at ESB was always my first choice, given the schools excellent reputation and rankings, and their close co-operation with some of the best companies in the world. The fact that the programme is taught entirely in English, in a very international environment, was important to me as a foreigner. I also found the unique "Fast Track" master's degree option very attractive.