Promoting innovative ideas and strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit at ISM: In the Start-up Competition 2020, ISM‘s Entrepreneurship Institute is once again looking for the best concepts and start-ups at the university.

While the summer semester is delayed due to the coronavirus, the latest ISM News deliver interesting university developments and exciting student stories directly to your home. True to the anniversary motto "Courage", the special focus is on the unusual decisions and remarkable paths taken by students and alumni.

The coronavirus, which originated in China, has arrived in Germany. ISM has locations in six federal states, which are affected to varying degrees by the spread of the virus. In order to protect the health of our students and employees the start of the semester has been postponed to April 2020 and online lectures have been introduced.

330 international students have started their studies at ISM this year - a record number! The experiences of internationals at ISM are therefore a main focus in the current issue of ISM News. Ashwini Bhagodia from ISM Frankfurt, for example, reports about how Germany differs from her home country India and what helped her to settle in.

Ashwini Bhagodia is one of 225 degree-seeking international students at ISM Frankfurt. Germany was her first choice for her master’s degree and after moving from India to Frankfurt to study International Logistics & Supply Chain Management at ISM, she is more than happy with her decision.

Andrés Ruiz just started his master’s degree in International Management at ISM Dortmund. For the student from Uruguay, it’s a dream come true to expand his knowledge and global network while studying abroad.