Stories behind Students: Season 1 Recap

Five new episodes, five very different personalities—and once again, a common denominator: passion, courage, and real stories. In the second season of Stories behind Students, we introduced students who combine their studies with extraordinary pursuits: from competitive sports to acting and music to discipline at the highest level. Here you can find all the episodes in review—click here now!

ISABEL: MASTER'S DEGREE AND ACRO PARAGLIDING

Isabel studied film before going on to complete a master's degree in Digital Marketing at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol – and found her great passion in the air: acro paragliding. In the opening episode of the video series, she explains what fascinates and drives her about this sport.

EMMA: FROM THE TV FINAL TO STUDYING IN KUFSTEIN

Emma Reithofer was a finalist on Die große Chance (The Big Chance) – today she studies Sports, Culture & Event Management at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol. In the video, she talks about her journey between the stage, university, and the courage to continue developing her sound.

ELIAS: EUROPEAN CHAMPION, DEVELOPER, AND STUDENT

From training in his garage to winning the European Championship title in equipped powerlifting: Elias Brandecker lives and breathes discipline and focus. In addition to his job as a software developer, he is studying part-time for a master's degree in Web Communication & Information Systems (WCIS, now: Web Engineering & IT Solutions – WES) at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol. In the video, he explains why structure is more important than motivation.

ALENA: ACTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND STUDIES

Alena von Aufschnaiter works both in front of and behind the camera—as an actress in TV productions and as a photographer. She is also studying Marketing & Communication Management at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol. In the video, she shows how she combines creativity and structure.

JAKUB: BETWEEN BASKETBALL AND MASTER'S STUDIES

Basketball, training, games—and at the same time a master's degree in Digital Marketing: Jakub Hussain shows how he organizes competitive sports and his studies at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol. In the video, he explains why Kufstein is the perfect combination for him.

WHAT'S NEXT?

The second season has come to an end—but not the format. We want to continue showing what happens behind the scenes of everyday student life. Our students have many stories to tell, and we look forward to continuing to give them a platform.

Links:

• Stories behind Students | YouTube
• 1. Season Recap | News