Hannes in London

Hello, I'm Hannes! I’m studying Maths for my Master’s and spending a year at Imperial College in London. The university has many societies, so I’m out and about almost every weekend. In my blog, I share my experiences and provide insights into my life in London.

Young man with long hair and glasses smiles in front of red London double-decker bus, 20 km/h sign, and red phone booth at sunset.

Man with suitcase walks London street at sunset past red double-decker bus and trees.

I had no idea preparing for a semester abroad in the UK would require far more preparation than an Erasmus exchange in the EU. From getting my visa to avoiding charges and saving on housing and travel, this blog post shares how I made it to London.

Young man with glasses in gray jacket and orange bag stands before stone wall on green hill overlooking rainy harbor and coastal town

Studying abroad is mostly for students of foreign languages or international relations – right? No way! In my second blog post, I want to convince you that science students can benefit just as much.

Man with pink helmet and headlamp climbs through tight mossy rocks during caving adventure

There are 350 student societies at Imperial College. I joined five, and they played a significant role in my time here. In my final blog from London, I share more about this unique way UK students spend their free time.

Vier Personen stehen auf einem gepflasterten Platz vor einem großen historischen Gebäude mit Säulen und einer ukrainischen Flagge auf dem Dach.

As students at HU Berlin, you can apply to spend a semester abroad at partner universities across the globe. To inspire, encourage and inform you, our HU ambassadors will blog about their experiences throughout their stay. New posts every other week.

Hannes in London

Preparing for London: My journey from shock to relief

Should you go study abroad as a maths student? Absolutely!

More than "just" studying: My free time with the societies at Imperial College

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Prepar­ing for Lon­don: My jour­ney from shock to re­lief

Should you go study abroad as a maths stu­dent? Ab­solute­ly!

More than "just" study­ing: My free time with the so­ci­eties at Im­pe­r­i­al Col­lege