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Darya Lemeni-Makedon

@daryalemeni-makedon

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I organise international academic programmes, student support, and multilingual events across Europe and Central Asia.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a full-time mandatory internship in Berlin where I can support international students, coordinate academic programmes and events, and contribute to EU*Connect and full-time master’s programmes.

I've supported academic programme development at Rhine-Waal University, producing a sustainability portfolio review used as evidence for a new Sustainable Development curriculum and building an open-access reading list that reduced compulsory material costs to zero.

I organise international academic events and student-facing operations in Russian, English, and German. At the CLIENT II Wrap-up Conference, I supported around 200 guests and coordinated on-site logistics; as head of the UNESCO Student Club, I delivered five events for 20 to 70+ participants and grew the active team from two to 15 members.

As an international student who moved from Kazakhstan to Germany, I understand the practical questions surrounding enrolment, residence formalities, housing, and the first months of study. I bring this perspective to supporting international students and academic programmes.

I work daily with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, Moodle, Canva, and digital communications tools, including hosting online sessions and producing event visibility materials. I'm seeking a full-time mandatory internship in Berlin supporting EU*Connect and full-time master’s programmes from October 2026.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Student Assistant

Current

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Apr 2026 - Present (4 months)

Reviewed degree programmes against sustainability criteria and compiled assessment reports. Supported curriculum development and examination administration.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Research Report Writing Curriculum Development

Current

Member

Current

UNICEF Hochschulgruppe Kleve

Oct 2025 - Present (10 months)

Presented UNICEF's mission to pupils at local schools in German.

Public Speaking German

Volunteer

Eco-Hub

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Delivered bilingual sessions on recycling processes to approximately 100 visitors, translating technical steps into accessible content.

Public Speaking Translation Environmental Education

Head of the UNESCO Student Club

Kazakh-German University

Oct 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Delivered five club events from concept to delivery, growing the team from 2 to 15 members. Produced promotional materials and managed stakeholder contacts.

Event Management Team Leadership Canva Stakeholder Engagement

Assistant

CentralAsiaPartnership LLP

Mar 2025 - May 2025 (2 months)

Organised partner meetings end to end, including agendas, materials, and minutes. Provided English and Russian interpretation during meetings.

Meeting Coordination Interpretation Documentation

Organising Team

Kazakh-German University

Oct 2024 - Oct 2024 (0 months)

Co-organised the internal stage of a case competition for 8 student teams, providing operational support and designing promotional materials.

Event Coordination Canva Marketing

Conference Volunteer

Central Asia Sustainable Innovation Bureau (CASIB)

Jun 2024 - Jun 2024 (0 months)

Managed on-site logistics for around 200 guests at an international conference, including orientation and room setup. Produced photo documentation.

Event Logistics Photography

Member of the Student Council

Kazakh-German University

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Contributed to planning university events and approaching external sponsors. Proposed a redesigned student event badge format that was adopted.

Event Planning Sponsorship Proposal Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

2022 -

Grade: 1.4 (German scale)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a double degree from Rhine-Waal University and Kazakh-German University. Currently maintaining a grade of 1.4 on the German scale and has completed 130 ECTS.

Kazakh-German University

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

2022 -

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations as part of a double degree program with Rhine-Waal University. The program includes a mandatory internship component.