Follow the journey of former students of the University of Luxembourg and discover how they transitioned from campus to career.
Sit down with one of our graduates in each episode and hear about their unique career paths, challenges, and the skills they developed during their studies that helped them succeed in their professional lives.
Whether you’re considering enrolling in one of our programmes or are simply curious about what life after graduation could look like, this podcast offers real-world advice and inspiration from those who’ve been there.
Tune in for a deeper understanding of the university’s insights and how education can shape your future.
What does it take to transform from a shy student to a confident classroom leader? In this episode of Alumni Stories, Sarah takes us through her unexpected journey to becoming a history teacher at Luxembourg's Lycée Robert Schumann. Sarah's story begins with a surprising confession – she originally wanted to be a veterinarian. But witnessing the profound impact teachers had on her peers sparked a different calling. She saw firsthand how destructive negative teacher interactions could be, wit...
7 Aug 2025
Breaking the mold: how a history major found her calling in librarianship
Forget everything you thought you knew about librarians. In this captivating Alumni Stories episode, Kim Montero shatters stereotypes as she takes us through her journey from anxious history student to confident librarian specialist at the Luxembourg Learning Centre. Kim's story begins with her decision to study history at the University of Luxembourg, driven by family ties and the university's unique multilingual approach. Though initially planning to become a teacher, a student job at the ...
31 Jul 2025
The reluctant scholar who now picks Luxembourg's movies
What happens when you stop doubting and start doing? Sarah Bamberg's trajectory from banking to becoming an executive officer at the Film Fund Luxembourg reveals how embracing uncertainty can lead to unexpected success. Having once believed she lacked the ability for university studies, Sarah now analyses scripts, selects projects for funding, and shapes Luxembourg's cultural landscape. Her story challenges our assumptions about linear career paths and highlights the value of calculate...
24 Jul 2025
From the classroom last row to the teacher's desk
The journey from student to teacher isn't always smooth, but for Maxim Schreiner, a clear vision and adaptable mindset made all the difference. This captivating episode follows the path of a young French teacher who transitioned from being the quiet student in the back row to standing confidently at the front of the classroom. Maxime shares how his childhood dream of becoming a teacher evolved through his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Luxembourg. With remarkable pragma...
17 Jul 2025
Navigating the Cultural Scene as a Writer: Mandy Thiery's Journey from Student to Playwright
What does it take to transform a university assignment into a professional theater career? Mandy Thiery never imagined her required monologue for a Luxembourgish theater history course would launch her journey as a playwright. Yet that single assignment caught her professor's attention, leading to a professional reading and eventually her first commissioned play. Mandy takes us through her remarkable balancing act as a student—working night shifts as a bartender, completing internships at ma...
10 Jul 2025
How helping Ukrainian refugees sparked a teaching vocation
What happens when life's journey takes unexpected turns? Louis Grün never planned to become a teacher. After graduating from high school in Luxembourg without a clear direction, he chose the University of Luxembourg's English program for its proximity and interdisciplinary approach, blending his passions for English literature and history. Louis's story takes flight during his mandatory exchange semester, when family connections led him to Miami University in Ohio – not the sunny beach desti...
3 Jul 2025
From language lover to classroom leader
Navigating educational and career paths rarely follows a straight line – something Mariana Mendes knows firsthand. After moving from Portugal to Luxembourg at age 11, Mariana developed adaptability skills that would serve her throughout life's unexpected turns. When she entered university, teaching wasn't her definitive goal; she simply followed her passion for English language and literature. The Bachelor in English Studies (BCE) program at the University of Luxembourg became her testing gr...
26 Jun 2025
From uni.lu to Luxembourg's youngest parliamentarian
What happens when life derails your perfect plans? For Djuna Bernard, Luxembourg's youngest parliamentarian elected at age 26, the answer lies in embracing the unexpected. Djuna's political journey began with a teenage crush at an election party, where she met a boy in the Young Greens. While the relationship lasted only months, her political engagement endured, though she never imagined it would become her career. Growing up with a politically active single mother, social engagement was wov...
19 Jun 2025
Preserving the digital web: conversations with a digital curator
What happens when websites disappear? Ben Els, Digital Curator for the Luxembourg Web Archive, guides us through the fascinating and vital world of digital preservation. Contrary to popular belief, online information is highly vulnerable to being lost forever as websites change or vanish completely. "Information online is much more ephemeral, much more in danger of being lost," Ben explains, highlighting why his work at the National Library of Luxembourg is so crucial. The Luxembourg Web Arc...
12 Jun 2025
From economics to education: finding your true calling
Sofia Dos Santos never planned to become a teacher. Graduating with an economics diploma in 2014, she initially resisted attending the University of Luxembourg's Bachelor in European Cultures program. Yet that unexpected decision transformed her life, leading her to discover her true calling in teaching French literature and language. Sofia's captivating story reveals the beautiful intersection between personal passion and professional fulfillment. During our conversation, she candidly share...
5 Jun 2025
When life plans change : from history student to international news
What happens when life's unexpected turns lead to discovering your true calling? Gaël Arellano never planned to become a journalist. Growing up between Luxembourg and Chile with a grandfather who ran a radio station, journalism was in his blood—but not in his plans. After leaving his political science studies in Brussels to care for his mother, Arellano's path took a decisive turn at the University of Luxembourg. While writing press releases for his professional rally driver brother, h...
2 Jun 2025
From student to staff: a decade at uni.lu
When Ricarda Leidinger attended a student fair in Saarbrücken a decade ago, she had no idea that chance encounter would shape her entire future. Uncertain about her path after high school, this German student from Saarland found herself drawn to the University of Luxembourg's Bachelor en Cultures Européennes, which perfectly combined her love of languages and humanities. Ricarda takes us through her remarkable journey from hesitant first-year student to confident university administrator. He...
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