Winter Prom 2015 – The ESB Spirit at Full Blast

Winter Prom 2015 – The ESB Spirit at Full Blast

Contributor: Saanwal                                                                                                  Editor: Kailey       
                                                                                                

Was it a Winter Prom or a winter concert?

That’s what we have been asking ourselves since the awesome night of 28^th November! If it was a concert, it definitely was worth every cent of the 30 Euros of the ticket (or 27 Euros if you got StuCo Card discount)!

Packed with loads of glamour, passion, dancing and love, this Winter Prom turned out to be one of the events that no one will ever forget!  

ESB Blog catches glimpses of the highlights of this great yearly event. . .  

Great Moderation!

No show is complete without some enthusiastic, exciting moderation. We were lucky to have four charismatic IB students –  Lukas, Nico, Heinz, and Kailey – doing awesome moderation throughout the event. One had to wonder if they were the same IB students that we have known all along or were these some moderators straight out of Oscar Awards!

What co-moderator Lukas said aptly sums up the spirit of the whole event. 

“The theme of Winter Prom 2015 is

Casino Royal.

We all are here to gamble,

But today we cannot lose.

We can only win…”

ESB Band Rocks the Night!

ESB student band rocked the whole Winter Prom with Kathrin and Moritz singing a number of lovely songs. The audience couldn’t help but present applause every single moment.

     StuCo vs IB Vision

It was a complete surprise for the audience! In the act, StuCo played the role of “cool kids” and IB vision played “nerds”. The situation: a classroom scene with StuCo sitting on one side and IB Vision on the other. As soon as the professor – played by Pascal – leaves the scene, the “cool kids” start throwing paper-balls at the “nerds”, and that leads to the entertaining battle between StuCo and IB vision. StuCo begins by dancing to one song and IB vision reacts by dancing to “Sexy And I Know It”. IB Vision girls danced to Beyoncé’s 7/11, and the battle ended with both StuCo and IB Vision performing to the typical High School Musical “We’re all in this together”. As they danced, the effort they had put in rehearsing clearly showed.

Saskia, an IB1 student, who has been a professional dance trainer,  and Busola,  were invited to the stage and applauded in advance for their brilliant choreography for the whole StuCo vs. IB Vision dance that the over 250 guests were yet to see! 

4     Great Acknowledgements!

A great event is never complete without due acknowledgements to the deserving parties. Who were these amazing people?

First and foremost, the heads of the Organization team – wonderful Susi and Marina  – were brought to stage and duly praised for organizing an unforgettable event in a perfect way!

Then, StuCo’s legendary President – Pia – invited the most engaged IB students on stage, and Angela – StuCo’s Head of Finance – presented them with goody bags

(What exactly did those bags carry? Read on to find out!).

In case you wonder, those highly engaged students, who are parts of the IB Vision Student Committees or “Ressorts” are:

1. Marlene (Strategy leader), Evelyn (co-head Orientation Ressort), Moritz (NMUN), Nils (NMUN), Lukas (NMUN), Jonathan (co-head Marketing Ressort), Kilian (co-head Degrees Ressort), Jasmina (founder of Refugee Ressort), Lisa (co-leader Refugee Ressort), Lena (co-leader Refugee Ressort), Tessa (head of Rock Your Life) and Leonie (head of Sports Ressort).

2. IB2s: Michelle (Strategy leader), Saanwal (co-head Marketing Ressort), Julia (co-head Orientation Ressort), Vanessa (co-head Degrees Ressort), Lena (Sales Force Ressort) and Julia (Sales Force Ressort). 

The audience also applauded all-time favorite IB Photo Ressort head, Carmelo, without whose passion IB-memories would not be able to be made permanent!

     Choosing Prom Queen and King!

Four great nominees for Prom Queen: Lena (IB3), Julia (IB1), Matilda (IB2), Lena (IB2).

Four great nominees for Prom King: Kilian (IB3), Anh (IB5), Roberto (IB1), Matias (IB3).

A lot of suspense and guessing and . . . and finally the decision came. Kailey made the biggest announcement of the night.

Prom Queen: Lena!

Prom King:  Matias!

Music by Beethoven ! 

Tunes played at the grand piano touched the audience’s hearts. The melody. The emotion. The rhythm. Kaspar is an IB6 student from Hong Kong and seems to be a truly talented pianist!

Decent Dinner! 

 

Not to forget the three-course meal that was included in the price of the ticket. The guests first enjoyed the lovely wine and then they had a lovely meal, which included a variety of yummy deserts.

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       Party. Party. Party!

 

By late night, the stage no longer belonged to a few people. Everyone was a performer. The party started and the guests were dancing right on the stage that had so far only presented great musicals and acts. What better than dancing right on the stage?  

The party went on for a long time and some people seemed reluctant to leave even when it was 3 p.m. and the last bus was there to take them home!

Thank you, Susi and Marina, for organizing such a lovely event!

What else did you guys like? Did we miss something that caught your attention? Please do share your thoughts in the comments below! 

Please note: If we have been unable to acknowledge anyone in an appropriate manner, please write to us! 

P.S. In case you wonder, the goody bags contained some delicious chocolate and an ESB cup!  

Alumni Coaching- Back Again!

The ESB Mentoring Program is Back!

Dear ESB students,

Alumni4Students Mentoring Programm for IMX and IB is back! This is your chance to establish contacts with former students of your degree program who wish to share their professional experiences to you. These mentors are allocated on the basis of common interests and priorities and are here to help with questions and important decisions that may arise while studying.

Start building your business network and meet interesting people .

We are excited for your applications!

Your Alumni Team,

Alex, Franzi, Laura & Linda

ESB: More than everyday lectures

 While the highly skilled professors and valuable lectures are the building blocks of the IB Program, it is equally important to learn about the real life applications of business topics. IB students were given the opportunity to learn from and ask questions to Dr. Thomas Ehm, the current CEO of Premium AEROTEC, a tier-one supplier to Airbus and producer of metal components for all Airbus airliners, as well as Boeing and private defense contracts.  

This billion dollar company is a major player in the airspace and defense industries, and the insight that Dr. Ehm provided was enlightening. 
With anecdotes from his studies to his current success as CEO, Ehm engaged students and truly made them think about what they want to do with their careers, whether in the fields of marketing, finance, HR, etc. His inspiring and dynamic presentation was well appreciated by all students in attendance.   Thank you Dr. Ehm and Herr Kunzmann for this great opportunity expand IB student's real life business knowledge! 

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.

Market Research: A Practical Approach

As an International Business student at ESB Business School, you have the the chance to attend many interesting courses. One of them is the German “Marketing Research” lecture held by Prof. Dr. Gerd Nufer. This course combines marketing research theory directly with practical experience. Students get the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge gained during the lectures by carrying out a marketing research with a company of our choice. Not only the students benefit from this practical experience but also the companies as they receive free and fast consulting.

The whole process includes finding a company, building up a research question, creating a questionnaire, conducting a study, evaluating and interpreting the data, and in the end giving a presentation to the company, which includes consulting for the specific field of interest. 

In Summer Semester 2015 four groups of around 5 students independently found companies

 and completed a great and interesting marketing study with many helpful recommendations for the companies.

Two out of the four companies we were working with were Benz-Mode Café, a recently opened fashion boutique that combines shopping with gastronomy, and Wittel Optik, a long established optician located in the city centre of Reutlingen.

It was a great experience for us and hereby we would like to thank Benz-Mode Café and Wittel Optik for their help and support throughout the project and the great feedback.

Also we would like to thank Prof. Dr. Gerd Nufer who supported us during the whole marketing research project and whose lecture is highly reccomended to the upcoming students of the third semester.

IBF- The Spirit Goes Business

Fueled by the motto „ESB Goes Business“, we were once again able to successfully present the International Business Fair on April 21 and 21 2015. Students from all ESB study programs were able to take two days away from classes to listen to interesting presentations, talk to company representatives, and  to learn more about internship and career opportunities. From regional firms to global conglomerates, there was something for whatever career field students could want to enter post graduation. 

Some companies also took advantage of the opportunity  of being on campus to hold interviews with students interested in an internship, writing a thesis, or applying for direct entry to the company. This event is exclusively organized by students and the Career Center, and experienced great success with over 65 firms participating. Thank you to everybody who has contributed to the success of the International Business Fair 2015, and we cannot wait to see how this event grows in the future.

What To Do In Reutlingen?

While the spirit, academics, and fun of ESB life is incredibly  enticing, another benefit of studying here is the location! Reutlingen is an awesome city with lots to do, and is just another reason we love being here. We compiled a list of things to see and do in this fun city!

What to See?

1. Reutlingen is home to the worlds narrowest street! Located in Stadtmitte, this is a fun sight to visit and take some touristy photos at.  Spreuerhofstraße is the world's narrowest street,ranging from 31 centimeters (12.2 in) at its narrowest to 50 centimeters (19.7 in) at its widest.

2.  The professional hockey team, the Black Eagles, are based out of Reutlingen. Go see a game! There is also a stadium next to the Hochschule that has football games regularly. 

3. The Weinachtsmarkt! Reutlingen has a lovely Christmas market with food, gifts, and hot mulled wine around the holidays. It’s a must see!

4. Every Tuesday and Saturday there is a farmers market in the Markplatz, which is a great place to buy some fresh groceries or grab a bite to eat. 

What to Do? 

1. Hike the Achalm! This mountain is beautiful and has a castle at the top, making for a rewarding workout. Since Reutlingen is located at the foot of the Swabian Alps, there are lots of hikes and trails to explore.

2. Visit our neighboring cities of Tübingen and Stuttgart, both of which are easily accessible within the Naldo region. Tübingen has university and many activities geared toward students, and has a great chocolate festival in the winter. Stuttgart has lots of shopping and dining. With our semester student ticket providing a free shuttle to the Stuttgart Airport, it is very easy to plan a last minute vacation with one of the many low cost airlines that serve the STR Flughafen. 

3. Reutlingen has a lovely swimming center with both indoor and outdoor pools. When the weather is warm, the Achalmbad is a great place to go for a little exercise and relaxation.

4. Try out the food! Just walking around Stadtmitte, you will find Greek, Turkish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, German, and many other types of cuisine. Reutlingen is a great place for foodies, as there are so many types of restaurants to try. 

-pictures courtesy of reutlingen.de