Writing Fellows Program
TUM writing fellows are native (or near-native) English-speaking students, who work as teaching assistants for writing-intensive courses and regularly staff the English Writing Center. The program has the long-term goal of hiring multiple fellows in each of the 7 TUM Schools. In this model, students from all TUM programs will be able to work with peer consultants who are both experts in English writing and knowledgeable in the students’ specific fields.
Training
Writing Fellows are hired based on their proven excellence in English writing and eagerness to develop this expertise as both scholars and tutors. Each fellow must take part in an intensive training program that includes on-the-job practice, self-guided study, peer observation, and performing the role of teaching assistant for at least one semester in an advanced English writing course offered by the TUM Language Center. Completing this training confers on Fellows a certificate of competence in tutoring written English, co-sponsored by TUM ProLehre | Media and Didactic and recognized across Bavarian institutes of higher education.
Become a Writing Fellow
If you would like to apply to be writing fellow, send a CV, cover letter, and 500-word writing sample to wellershausen@zv.tum.de.
The writing fellows are paid according to the standard “Vergütungssätze von wissenschaftlichen und studentischen Hilfskräften.” They also profit greatly from the responsibilities and work experience they gain as part of the consulting team at the English Writing Center.
Margaret Karimi - Sustainable Management and Technology
Margaret Karimi was born and raised in Mombasa, Kenia. She studied English as well as Swahili from elementary school and is currently learning German. She has a bachelors degree in Food Science and Technology from Dedan Kimathi university of technology. She also participated in exchange program in Freising which led to her interest in pursuing sustainability and her current bachelors program. Karimi has experience in the food industry, telesales as well as banking. In her free time enjoys reading, photography and traveling.
Nina Ninovska - Sustainable Resource Management
Nina was born and raised in Skopje, North Macedonia. She attended high school at an international school in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she refined her academic English. She later earned her bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from an English-speaking program at a university in Prague, Czechia. Currently, Nina is pursuing a master's degree in Sustainable Resource Management at TUM. Beyond academics, she enjoys reading, creative arts, photography and playing in team sports such as volleyball.
Jacob Morley - Logistics and Operations
Jacob was born and raised in the UK, having grown up in Sussex, just south of London, then travelling New Zealand for almost a year before returning to the UK, namely Cardiff, Wales, where he lives and studies now. His bachelor studies at Cardiff University have brought him here to Munich for a year-long international exchange. He currently learns German and enjoys life here in Germany. Away from the study desk, he gets asked a lot to say "bottle of water" and enjoys playing team sports, exploring new parts of the city, and getting coffee with friends.
Yenik Brinkmann - Engineering Science
Yenik Brinkmann, born in Amsterdam, was raised and went to school in Namibia. After completing his abitur, he moved to Germany where he worked for a few months at a beer garden before beginning his Bachelors in Engineering Science at the Technical University of Munich. Yenik enjoys playing Volleyball, Waterpolo, as well as going to the gym. Outside of sport he spends a lot of time reading and listening to music.
Pradeepthi Bolugoddu - Microelectronics and Chip Design
Pradeepthi was born and raised in Warangal, India. She completed her education in English and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Microelectronics and Chip Design, deepening her interest in semiconductors. Pradeepthi is fluent in Telugu, Hindi, and English, and has recently begun learning German. Outside the world of circuits and chips, she enjoys reading or getting competitive over a game of badminton or table tennis.
Chinmayee Bhide - Health Science
Chinmayee was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She completed her undergraduate education in Pharmacy from University of Mumbai. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Health Sciences at the Technical University of Munich, where she is pursuing her passion for public health research. When not working, Chinmayee enjoys singing, reading, writing and travelling to scenic locations.
Caroline Kamal – Materials Science
Caroline was born and raised in the United States, and grew up in the capital region. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Currently, she is pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Materials Science (MaMaSELF) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Technische Universität München. Beyond academics, Caroline enjoys long-distance running, traveling, and exploring new languages and cultures.
Erica Cammy - Chemical Biotechnology
Erica was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BSc in Bioengineering with a minor in Chemistry. Her passion for sustainability led her to pursue a master’s degree in Chemical Biotechnology at TUM. Outside of studying, she enjoys listening to audiobooks, going to cafes, and watching movies with her friends.