Coffee Connections

Coffee Connections

By Hanni GeistEducation
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Coffee Connections episodes

  • E22 – DAAD Music Scholarship Alumnus Lukas Akintaya I Drummer and Composer
    Today’s Coffee Connection is another music episode – this time I chatted with Lukas Akintaya, a German-Nigerian Jazz drummer and composer. Between 2018 and 2020, Lukas studied as a DAAD scholar at New York University (NYU).
    In our conversation, Lukas shared his path to pursuing a professional career as a jazz composer and percussionist, and he compared his experience as a musician in Berlin with his most recent one in New York. We also talked about the unique challenges as a jazz musician and Lukas shared how to best support young emerging artists.
    You can find out more about Lukas and his music at Lukasakintaya.com as well as www.holontrio.com. A great platform for supporting indie artists is www.bandcamp.com.
    38 min
  • E21 - Bestselling-Author Sandra Navidi | $uperhubs | Beyond Global | Networking
    Today’s Coffee Connection is Sandra Navidi, University of Cologne Alumna, international attorney, bestselling author, consultant, media contributor and public speaker. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BeyondGlobal, an international strategic consultancy.
    Hanni chats with Sandra about her best-selling book $uperhubs, networks and networking – so important, but dreaded by so many, including Hanni.
    Sandra also provided some insight on working in an international environment, how to navigate uncomfortable situations and she shared her experience as a women in a male dominated environment.
    You can find more about Sandra and her work at www.beyond-global.com.
    36 min
  • E20 - CBYX | Accessibility in Germany | Navigating Germany with a Disability (transcript available)
    Today’s episode highlights the perspective of a student with disabilities studying abroad in Germany.
    Transcript for this episode available at http://bit.ly/daad-podcast.
    My Coffee Connection is Michelle She, CBYX High School Program Alumna, Teacher of students with visual impairments, and disabilities advocate.
    For more information for students with disabilities wishing to go abroad, visit www.miusa.org.
    33 min
  • E18 - DAAD Music Scholarship Recipient Maxine Troglauer I Bass Trombone
    Today’s episode is a highlight in itself. Today’s Coffee Connection is Maxine Troglauer, DAAD Music Scholarship recipient, Bass Trombonist and Master’s student at the Manhattan School of Music.
    In our conversation, Maxine shared how she became first interest in the Trombone, we talked about her experience as a musician, the history of the Trombone, and different career opportunities. We also talked about being a women in a male dominated space, trends in classical music and how the current pandemic affects musicians.
    Find out more about Maxine at www.maxinetroglauer.net.
    50 min
  • E17 - University Heidelberg Association I First-Gen Study Abroad I Tips for Success - Say Yes!
    Today’s episode highlights include:
    • Working for the University Heidelberg Association at the German House in New York
    • First-generation student study abroad experience and tips for success
    • Using the abroad experience for your career advancement
    • This week’s travel suggestions are Heidelberg and Norderney. Plus, find out what happens during a box factor tour.
    Today’s Coffee Connection is Amanda Rohm Daquila, who is the Executive Director of Heidelberg University Association.
    You can get in touch with Amanda via [email protected].
    35 min
  • E16 - German fluency & cultural competency I Dyslexia I Bilingualism I German Hockey
    Today’s episode focuses on German language learning and teaching - highlights include:
    • Learning German: fluency, cultural competency, confidence and accents
    • Support for students with learning disabilities
    • Raising a bilingual child
    • Child care and parental leave in Germany vs. the US
    • And this week’s travel suggestion is visiting Iserlohn and attending a hockey game
    34 min

About Coffee Connections

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I meet many students, researchers and other professionals during my travels representing the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). They come from diverse backgrounds, and their careers and fields of interest span a wide range of subjects, but they all love Germany. Our most memorable conversations happen during coffee breaks when I hear personal stories and learn about their unique experiences. I decided to share these coffee talks via a podcast, so that the work and experiences of our DAAD Ambassadors and other inspiring individuals with a German connection reach you, wherever you are. Happy listening!