Born and raised in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, Huan developed a passion for languages early on. He specialized in English during secondary school and in German during high school. After finishing high school, Huan moved to Germany to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the Technical University of Darmstadt. During his studies, he also completed an exchange semester at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, South Korea. Currently, Huan is pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Engineering and Analytics at the Technical University of Munich. In his free time, Huan enjoys exploring cafes in Munich to find the best matcha latte, hanging out with friends, and baking.

Born into a German speaking household in London, Emilia grew up speaking both English and German fluently. She edits for a student newspaper and is passionate about sustainability and the untapped potential of the semi colon. When she is not working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Bioeconomy at the TUM campus Straubing, you will typically find Emilia reading the nearest trashy fiction book or rowing.

Alora is from the United States and grew up in the state of Iowa. Currently, she is a master’s student in Sustainable Resource Management at TUM. She has a keen interest in sustainable agriculture, although her background is in biochemistry and English writing. Alora worked as an English writing tutor at the University of Iowa during her bachelor’s, and she is so thrilled to be doing it again in Germany! When she’s not working or studying, Alora loves to cook and experiment with vegan recipes, play chess, enjoy the outdoors, and do crossword puzzles. Fun fact: Alora has dabbled in making her own crosswords and her ultimate dream is to get published in the New York Times.

Harry was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia at a young age, where he attended primary and high school. After graduating, he gathered a variety of work experience as a tutor, dental nurse and telephone interviewer, before moving to Germany. Currently, he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Nathan was born in Taipei, Taiwan but grew up in Vancouver, Canada. He completed his Bachelor of Environmental Science at the University of British Columbia and moved to Germany to pursue his Master's in Sustainable Resource Management at TUM. Nathan has had experience peer reviewing papers during his bachelor's, and he is excited to start working as an English writing tutor in Germany! When Nathan is not working or studying, he enjoys participating in competitive sports such as basketball, volleyball and mixed martial arts. Fun fact: Nathan enjoys eating an unreasonable amount of food while binge-watching TV shows such as The Office (US) and playing video games.

Nicholas McCay is from the United States and grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism - News Performance from Western Illinois University. After a short stint as a general assignment reporter, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, and began working in the experiential marketing field. He then moved to Los Angeles, California, and started working in the TV/Film industry. Nicholas began a blog that turned into an E-Book, podcast, and production company called: Eclectic Spacewalk. He is now pursuing a master's degree in Responsibility in Science, Engineering, and Technology in the STS department at TUM. In his free time, he plays soccer, watches movies and documentaries, and loves reading.

Amanda was born and raised in São Paulo, the largest city in South America, and has studied English and German since elementary school. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in Management and Technology at TUM. In addition to German and English, Amanda speaks Portuguese and Spanish and is learning Italian. When she is not working, she can be found playing the NYT Games or spending time with her friends.

Laura was born in Germany and has studied English since elementary school. Having completed her bachelor’s studies in the Netherlands, a program entirely taught in English, she also spent a semester abroad in the United States in California. Laura previously worked at a Writing Center in the Netherlands and is excited about working with her peers. She is currently pursuing her masters in Sustainable Resource Management at TUM and enjoys Bavaria's fantastic nature and outdoors!

Born and raised in India, Balaji grew up speaking English at a very early age. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology. His interests in sustainable future energies and power systems brought him to TUM, where he pursues a Master’s degree in Power Engineering. In his free time, he loves to read, hike with friends, and watch cooking shows.

Jinseo Yu was born in Seoul, Korea, and spent much of his childhood in the American Midwest, where he learned English. He returned to Korea, where he attended high school and earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in Environmental Engineering at TUM. In addition to English and his native Korean, he can speak German and some Turkish, and has previously worked as an intern in the Turkish city of Bursa. His hobbies include playing basketball at Heimeranplatz and practicing piano at the Münchner Stadtbibliothek. He loves watching football, and is an avid fan of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain.