Our Team in Kleve

Our Team in Kamp-Lintfort

• Ana Maria Rivas Sandoval

• Belinda Boateng 

• Anirudh Madhusudhan 

• Aqilah Isham 

• Job Thomson Toka Tami 

• Sonia Villotti 

• Ali Ayan 

• Franca Carbone 

• Hasan Tasawar Kiani 

• Marlin Hamann 

• Lais Batista Spagnol 

• Michalina Bialek 

• Alisha Omondi 

• Wasim Al-Asbahi 

• Rami Hashim 

• Adina Musrepova 

• Ernest Malov 

• Ziyad Mohamed 

• Maria Alejandra Romero Sanclemente

• Ludwig Leyna 

• Mushfique Ahmed Isha

• Leen Hito

• Amarda Rexhepi 

• Mahmoud Elgendi 

Ana Maria Rivas Sandoval

Hello everyone! My name is Ana Maria, I’m from Cali-Colombia and I'm a student of Gender and Diversity at HSRW. I consider myself a very social person and I really enjoy the possibility of learning new languages. I speak Spanish, English, German and willing to learn more as possible. Few years ago, I had the opportunity to have my exchange year after high school in Germany doing a volunteer with refugees, this experience focused and shaped my desires of helping people and I still want to continue learning and helping in different ways. That’s why I’m honored to be part of the welcome center tutors and be able a support for all the students that might need someone to support in their student life struggles.

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Belinda Antwiwaa Boateng 

Hello everyone, my name is Belinda Antwiwaa Boateng. I was born in Ghana and moved to Germany some years ago. I live in Hamburg and studying International Relations here in Kleve. I am very friendly and consider myself as a social person. I love having fun in my own ways and like to do things that will make me happy. I speak English, German and other Ghanaian languages like Twi and Ga. I am open to learn other languages as well.

As a migrant, I understand how it feels to be stranded in a different country and not knowing what to do and that is why I choose to work at the Welcome Centre so I can be of help to my fellow students. Working at the welcome centre is a great opportunity for me to get to know the diversity of our University and the different cultural background of the students.
I am willing to help and support all students in the best way I can. If you are going through any difficulties and challenges and you want someone to talk to kindly contact us and we will help you find solutions. We are here for you and to make your life in Germany a smooth one.

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Anirudh Madhusudhan 

Hi everyone, my name is Anirudh, and I'm originally from India. I'm currently studying Mechatronics. Growing up, I was exposed to multiple languages and cultures, and as a result, I am fluent in English, Kannada and I can do German ;) I understand the challenges of being an international student being an International student myself, and I'm always happy to help out in any way I can, whether it's providing language assistance, showing you around campus, or just being a friendly face to talk to. I'm excited to meet and get to know each and every one of you!

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Aqilah Isham 

Hey besties! My name is Aqilah and I am in my 4th semester of Sustainable Agriculture. I was born in Malaysia and was raised in Brunei, Netherlands, and Qatar, so I guess you could call me Mrs. Worldwide. I moved to Germany back in 2018 and somehow, I’m still here. I speak English, German, and Malay (but with a raging American accent). In an alternate universe, I’d like to think I’m fluent in Spanish, but one can only dream.

During my first semester, I was incredibly motivated to join the Welcome Centre as they were the team that I immediately encountered during Freshers' Week. As a struggling student myself, I completely understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed with visa inquiries, German documents, and the adapting process in a new city. This is where we, the Welcome Centre team, chime in! It brings me much joy to help, guide and support students through their inquiries and as a bonus, make a couple of friends along the way.

I look forward to meeting you in the office and talking up a storm!

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Job Thomson Toka Tami 

I am Job Thomson, a Mechatronic Systems Engineering student currently completing his degree on campus Kleve. I like to think of myself as adaptable and resourceful and consider myself to be open, communicative as well as detail-oriented. While I don't mind working alone on projects, I definitely prefer to collaborate with others! Outside of university, I enjoy participating in social games where I can share my opinions with others, as well as swimming.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

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Sonia Villotti 

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Ali Ayan 

Hey there! I'm Ali Ayan, born in Karachi, Pakistan (home to snowcapped Himalayan peaks, rare markhors, and otherworldly rock formations), and raised in Dubai, UAE (city of skyscrapers, ports, and beaches, where big business takes place alongside sun-seeking tourism).

I'm studying B.Sc. Mechatronic Systems Engineering, here on campus Kleve at HSRW. Apart from Urdu (my mother tongue), I can speak English, Arabic and German.

Being an international student brings a lot of challenges and being one myself, I can completely relate to them, let it be in communication, cultural barriers, or adapting to new surroundings etc. (the list goes on….) Hence, with a creative spirit and an open-hearted nature, I would like to pass down the positive experience with you all. 

Feel free to contact us! 

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Franca Carbone 

Hey everyone! My name is Franca Carbone, I’m a student at HSRW and currently enrolled for a Bachelors' Degree in Early Childhood Education.

I grew up in the western part of Germany, not too far away from Kleve. I’ve always loved traveling, meeting new people as well as getting to know different cultures around the world. I was fortunate enough to spend quite some time abroad, I went to school in the UK and lived in New Zealand for a couple of years.

I’m an outgoing, chatty person, I enjoy being part of a team and I’m always open to learn new things. As a tutor at the Welcome Centre I like to support other students and to help out where ever I can.

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Hasan Tasawar Kiani 

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Marlin Hamann 

Hey you! My name is Marlin Hamann and I study International Relations here in Kleve. I was born in Berlin but lived most of the time in West Germany, Münster to be precise. I like taking walks, a cold beer and cheap but adventurous vacations. Moreover, I can speak German, English, or Dutch with you.

While I was backpacking abroad, I enjoyed to adapt to different cultures and values that taught me to accept various perspectives. On the other hand, I’m familiar with German bureaucracy and I will gladly help you if you feel overwhelmed with the language or need help with some required documents.

Whatever you struggle with, you are welcome to reach out to us!

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Lais Batista Spagnol 

Hello everyone! My name is Lais and I'm originally from Brazil! I have been living in Germany since 2019 and I'm currently studying International Relations at HSRW.

As an international student myself, I can relate to some of the hurdles we have to overcome when living abroad. Therefore, I would be glad to help and support you with student life problems that may come up! (: 

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Michalina Bialek 

Hi there! My name is Michalina and I am studying Sustainable Agriculture here in Kleve. I come from Poland. I've only been living in Germany for a few of years, so my German skills are still a work in progress. It's definitely been a challenge, but I'm determined to keep learning and improving so that I can better connect with the people and culture around me.

I am fluent in Polish and advanced in English, and I'm always looking for opportunities to use my language skills. I really enjoy being able to help people, whether it is through volunteering, tutoring, or simply having conversations with people, I find joy in being able to connect with others and lend a helping hand whenever possible. This is why being a part of the Welcome Centre team is so special to me.

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Alisha Omondi 

Hallo everyone I'm Alisha Awino Omondi. I was born in Kenya but moved to Germany right before my 16th birthday. I lived in Bremen but I moved to Kleve for my Studies. I believe I am a very social person, I love to help people out that makes me and them happy in the end. I speak, Luo, Swahili, English, German fluently and currently learning Spanish. I'm studying Gender and Diversity and I'm definitely enjoying it.

Migrating and settling in a foreign country that speak a different language was not easy and I joined Welcome Center to offer tips and lessons I have had to learn in the past years living and going to school here in Germany. Feel free to connect and contact me incase of any questions, I will be glad to help.

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Wasim Al-Asbahi

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Rami Hashim 

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Adina Musrepova

Hey everybody! My name is Adina and I’m from the heart of Kazakhstan, Almaty. I’m studying my Master in Sustainable Development Management. Being a Master degree student gives me a chance to help people struggling with getting into the university lifestyle using my (in granny’s voice) years of experience. I adore helping others hence why I chose the study program that builds on helping those that need it the most. I speak English, German, Russian, and Kazakh and I’m always trying to learn more about other people’s languages and cultures.

I did my bachelor's at the Kazakh-German university so studying in Germany has always been a dream of mine. For years I’ve been researching everything connected to being an international student in Germany so now I want to share this knowledge and help others on their journey. As an immigrant, it’s always hard to adapt to a new place. You have to make a completely foreign place your new home. So if you are struggling with that I understand you, I chose to be a tutor exactly because I know what it feels like and if I can help at least one person, it was all worth it.

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Ernest Malov

Hello! My name is Ernest. I consider myself German as I've been here for 16 years, but culturally some parts of me are Ukrainian as all of my family are from there. I like hiking, photography, meditation, reading, and cooking. I try to live a life where I give myself as many new experiences as possible while at the same time being disciplined enough not to do things the "too easy" way. I chose to become a tutor in the Welcome Centre as I think it's important to have people in a community to whom you can come and talk about whatever's on your mind. Given that this is my 7th Semester here studying Biomaterials Science, and having grown up in an international IB school, I believe that I'm in a unique position to give back to my community with my perspective and experience. If I'm in the Welcome Centre when you happen to drop by I'll do my best to listen to you and try to understand the things you need help with.

I look forward to meeting you in person; I promise I don't bite!

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Ziyad Mohamed 

Hello,

My name is Ziyad Mohamed, and I am a student of Mechatronics Systems Engineering at Hochschule Rhein-Waal, currently in my 4th semester. I am thrilled about the fact that I will be working at the Welcome Centre at my university, and I am very excited about this opportunity.

I believe in the importance of serving and giving back to the community, and I am eager to contribute to the betterment of society through my work at the Welcome Centre. As someone who has experienced the challenges of settling into a new environment, I understand how crucial it is to have access to support and guidance during the transition process. Therefore, I am committed to using my skills and experiences to provide newcomers with the help they need to successfully integrate into their new surroundings.

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Maria Alejandra Romero Sanclemente 

Hi everyone :) 

My name is Maria Alejandra Romero Sanclemente but most in HSRW know me as Mariale. I was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and speak Spanish, German, and English fluently. I moved to Germany already 4.5 years ago for my studies, being now in my 8th semester of the B.A. International Relations, and have a deep interest in helping students of our community to thrive.  To do so, I have gotten involved in many areas of our university. I have 1+ years of experience in our Welcome Centre and StuPa, and over 1.5 years of experience in the FSR S&E. 

I am very acquainted with the struggles of moving to a new place, intercultural exchanges, and adaptation as I have done an exchange program in high school, my Erasmus in Poland, and overall moved to a new continent for my Bachelor's degree. It can be challenging to find the right guidance points or straightforward information at the beginning, and the process can feel lonely and difficult. I would be happy to use my gained experience and knowledge to hopefully assist others and be an active part of positive change that empowers others, granting them the right tools to face potential challenges. 

All of us, tutors of the Welcome Centre, look forward to meeting you and assisting you in any way we can. Feel free to come by our office, email us, call us, or join one of the many events we organize for you. 

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Ludwig Leyna

Hello everyone, My name is Ludwig Leyna, a Mechatronics Systems Engineering student. I come from Tanzania (a very beautiful country in East Africa). I speak Swahili, English, and a little bit of German. I moved to Germany in 2021, this was my first time outside of my country (Tanzania) and it wasn’t easy to cope with everything (new culture, new language, new systems, new weather, etc.), at some point everything was overwhelming. It's a good thing that the Welcome Centre was there for me!

Being in Germany for some time has enabled me to understand the struggles and challenges faced by most international students and also native students, hence I am very glad to be part of the Welcome Centre since I will be able to directly assist students whenever they need help. Feel free to reach out to us, we are here for you! 

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Mushfique Ahmed Isha 

Hi Everyone! My name is Isha. I am from Bangladesh. I am studying Information Engineering and Computer Science. I can speak Bengali and English. Right now I am trying to improve my German language skill as well. I can also speak a little bit of Chinese and French. Learning different languages is my passion. I want to become a Language Genie.

When I first came to Germany, I faced lots of difficulties. At that time the Welcome Centre was my only solution to solve those problems. For this reason, I have joined the team to help students with my knowledge. Different events of the Welcome Centre help international students to integrate with German culture. Welcome Centre helps the students to tackle their issues, so that they can concentrate on their studies and enjoy the student life.

For any kind of problem, do not hesitate to come to us. We are always ready to help you.

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Leen Hito 

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Amarda Rexhepi 

Hello everyone! My name is Amarda Rexhepi and I am from Albania. A few years back, I decided to pursue my studies abroad and relocated to Germany. Currently, I am enrolled in Infotronic Systems Engineering at HSRW's Kamp-Lintfort campus. In terms of my personality, I consider myself an outgoing and friendly person.
I can speak English, German and Italian and I also can understand some Spanish.
As an international student myself, I can understand the challenges we have to face and how overwhelming it can become. This is one of the reasons that I decided to join the Welcome Center team, to help students and to support them in the difficulties they will face in this journey.
Looking forward to seeing you in the office!

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Mahmoud Elgendi 

My name is Mahmoud Elgendi but you can just call me Gendy. I’m 22 years old and from Egypt, I study Mobility and Logistics at HSRW and I have been working as a tutor at the Welcome Centre in Kamp-Lintfort since August 2022. I am also the head of PR of AStA (the General Student Commitee), tutor at Study Guidance and a board member at FSR, I am glad to be here answering your questions and helping you with any issues related to you as student or as an expat who is living far from his homeland, feel free to always speak to me if you have any problem facing you.

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