Welcome to the BWS Online Academy Podcast! In this show, alumni of the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium tell their stories of cultural exchange, studies abroad and personal growth!

In the fourth Episode of the Online Academy Podcast, Nigerian actor and filmmaker Abel Alechenu takes us along on his personal journey. From humble beginnings in his local church first to Lagos, the beating heart of the Nigerian film industry, and from there on to a degree at the Ludwigsburg film academy and a masters program in Bayreuth, Abel tells a captivating story of talent and determination and shares some of his expertise in German-Nigerian cultural communication that he picked up along the way.

This is a Podcast by the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.

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In the third episode of the Online Academy Podcast, Dulce María Alvarado Vázquez talks about her moving journey. After 20 years of professional experience, she decided to leave the US, return to Mexico and go back to university. Despite the challenges, including the language barrier in Germany, she shares her inspiring message: Never give up and pursue your dreams. Tune in for a fascinating story about courage and determination!

This is a Podcast by the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.

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The second episode of the Online Academy Podcast takes us to West Africa. Julia Frericks tells host Erika Magyarosi about her experience as an intern at the University of Abomey-Calavi, traveling Benin, and debunks some eurocentrist stereotypes along the way. You can check out her project "Von A nach B" on Instagram.

This is a Podcast by the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.

In this first Episode of the Online Academy Podcast, host Erika Magyarosi, co-founder and co-leader of the BWS Online Academy, talks with Julius Haferkorn about his time in the United States, culture shocks, the BWS Online Academy, and the big questions of life. Enjoy!

This is a Podcast by the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.

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