Mobility Team

This is the team behind VIP and VEEP at Justus Liebig University Giessen! We are your go-to contacts during your virtual exchange, ready to support you, answer all your questions, and ensure you have a fantastic experience. Our aim is to create a friendly and inclusive learning environment that helps you make the most of your academic journey. Get to know us better through our individual profile — we can’t wait to connect with you!

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VIP

Julia Wenz

Project Coordinator Virtual International Programme (VIP)

Country of origin: Germany

Languages: German, English

Fun Fact: I worked as a camp counselor in the US at a girl scout summer camp for a few summers.

VEEP

Kirsten Apel

Project Coordinator Development of Virtual Learning Modules in EUPeace Virtual European Exchange Programme (VEEP)

Country of origin: Germany

Languages: German, English, French, Spanish

Fun Fact: I am regularly cutting and donating my hair for wigs.

Project & Student Assistants

Vanessa

Project Assistant VIP

Name: Vanessa Wagner

Field of study: M.A. Democracy and Governance

Country of origin: Germany

Languages: German, English and French

Fun Fact: I have been a member of parliament at JLU for several years and was a senator as well.

Lea

Student Assistant VEEP

Name: Lea Stoll

Field of study: Primary School Education

Country of origin: Germany (I come from a village near Gießen)

Languages: German, English and some French and Swedish

Fun Fact: I always need a cookie after lunch and dinner, otherwise I’m in a bad mood

Wiebke

Student Assistant VIP

Name: Wiebke Sperling

Field of study: Medicine with a special interest in Global Child Health

Country of origin: Germany

Languages: German, English, French and also a little Spanish and Turkish

Fun Fact: I am an American Football Player in Giessen and also play Flag Football in Frankfurt.

Thomas

Student Assistant VEEP

Name: Thomas Golombeck

Field of study: Nutritional Science

Country of origin: Poland and Germany

Languages: German, English, Polish, Spanish and French

Fun Fact: Turned from “Couch Potato” to “Fitness Freak.

Pietra

Student Assistant VIP

Name: Pietra Alves

Field of study: M.Sc. Mind, Brain and Behavior

Country of origin: Brazil

Languages: Portuguese, English and also a little German and Spanish

Fun Fact: I know how to read palms, zodiac charts and tarot.

Umang

Student Assistant VIP

Name: Umang Raj Shrestha

Field of study: M.Sc. Agrobiotechnology

Country of origin: Nepal

Languages: Nepali, English, Hindi and a little bit of German

Fun Fact: I like singing, playing guitar, and trekking.

Jacinta

Student Assistant VIP

Name: Jacinta Kieß Fortunato

Field of study: M.A. Intercultural Communication and Business

Country of origin: Portugal and Germany

Languages: German, English, Spanish and Portuguese

Fun Fact: After finishing school, I spent a year as an au pair in Spain. However, since my au pair children were learning German, I ended up speaking more German than Spanish during that time.

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