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4 friends - 3 rivers - 2 cups of coffee - 1 podcast

This podcast is about internationals in the Bavarian city of Passau, their experiences at University and their everyday lives.
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Thriving and Succeeding at the United Nations internship

4-3-2-1 podcast!Dec 11, 2023

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Thriving and Succeeding at the United Nations internship

Thriving and Succeeding at the United Nations internship

Paulinne and Sandra discuss Paulinnes' new internship in Jerusalem and the challenges and benefits she has so far encountered along the way.
**This episode was recorded in late 2022 **
Dec 11, 202317:34
Diving into the UN internship world

Diving into the UN internship world

Sandra and Shashank's podcast episode has been released!


Disclaimers for the episode: The carbon calculator is still being worked out today, and what was not mentioned in the episode is that the calculator is critical to help calculate the carbon emissions for UNOPS for the quarterly business review (QBR)


In the episode, I call the UN City, "campus" a couple of times, as it has this university campus feeling. UN City houses 11 UN organizations; if you are ever in Copenhagen, it is definitely worth a visit.

Sep 19, 202314:16
False Hope - Can the iStudi Coach Change the World?

False Hope - Can the iStudi Coach Change the World?

The iStudi Coach is the central contact point for international degree students. Empowering them and creating a network of support for complex situations is what Luise aims for in this position.

Her conversation with Paulinne, international alumni of the University of Passau herself, is all about vulnerability, frustration, hope and gratitude. And how being an international might be connected to scuba diving.

Tune in and learn more!

If you are looking for more info, also listen to the episode 'Building Bridges' of series 1, or search for 'iStudi Coach' and 'Diversity' on the Uni Passau website.

Follow us for further content on Instagram @4_3_2_1_podcast
Jul 27, 202323:48
University to Corporate 🚀

University to Corporate 🚀

In this episode Luise chats with Shashank about his new experience in the corporate world and how he is adapting to the new paradigm. Stay tuned to listen to his experience and also check out our Instagram (@4_3_2_1_podcast). You could also follow Shashank on Instagram for some great photographs (@shaPaExplore).


Are you curious how Shashank dealt with the challenges of writing a master thesis? Listen to season one: "Create space to connect the dots" https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Bu0VviQskBb


Jun 14, 202328:08
Same, same, but different - we are back!

Same, same, but different - we are back!

Four friends meet in the city of three rivers, grab two cups of coffee and record one podcast, now already the second season allowing to follow our careers as (almost) alumni of the University of Passau.

In this trailer we share the topics of the upcoming four episodes with you.

Find us on Instagram (@4_3_2_1_podcast) for further content and feedback.
May 24, 202307:24
Building Bridges

Building Bridges

There a three rivers in Passau and students from over 100 nations studying at the University of Passau. For Luise bridges are the perfect symbol for her own story as a student in an interdisciplinary degree and her job advising international students.
Feb 22, 202222:42
Exploring my Roots in Climate Conservation

Exploring my Roots in Climate Conservation

Paulinne's interview with Sandra reveals how her current activism with the Fridays for Future student club in Passau is rooted in her childhood in Canada. Enjoy the conversation!
Feb 15, 202210:38
Becoming intercultural

Becoming intercultural

In this episode Paulinne shares with you which challenges she faced when conquering the campus and how the right mindset makes collaboration in an intercultural - student or work - team much easier and more successful. Her nuggets of wisdom even allowed her to design a new course for the orientation programme.
Feb 08, 202219:10
Create space to connect the dots

Create space to connect the dots

Working on one topic for several months allows to connect dots and understand a given problem from different perspectives. At the same time it requires a lot of focus. Shashank shares his learnings and how he stayed motivated during the time he researched for his master thesis.
Feb 01, 202208:40
Serendipity at the riverside

Serendipity at the riverside

We all came to Passau from different countries to study. We found the city to be a wonderful place to enjoy, explore and develop ourselves. Let us share our stories and insights with you.
Jan 24, 202213:51
4 friends meet at 3 rivers. Having 2 cups of coffee they record 1 podcast - this is how it started!

4 friends meet at 3 rivers. Having 2 cups of coffee they record 1 podcast - this is how it started!

Passau is a beautiful town in Germany famous for its three rivers and its international university. It is the perfect place to connect dots and see the world from different perspectives. This is what Luise, Paulinne, Sandra and Shashank, four internationals living there, are up to in their 4_3_2_1 Podcast. Find out how it all started and follow us to get to know Passau, its lovely people and the ideas and projects evolving at the riverside.
Jan 16, 202200:57