Spot on: Tales from our vloggers

FAU-Vloggers report on the studio life

What do Erlangen and Nuremberg have to offer? Which university sports courses are available at FAU? How can I combine sustainability with studying? FAU vlogs have the answer to these and many other questions. Students such as Laura present videos with information about the University.

You’re an FAU vlogger. When did FAU vlogs start?

FAU vlogs started in the fall of 2019. I joined in December 2019 and have been vlogging since then. We aim to broadcast three to four vlogs a month, with the four of us taking turns. It usually works, but sometimes we have to postpone the vlogs.

Where can students watch FAU vlogs?

The vlogs are uploaded on FAU channels, such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The vlogs are also mentioned in newsletters.

What have you been vlogging about?

In my first vlog, I introduced myself and talked about what FAU means to me. After that, I made videos about sustainability while studying and another one about spending a semester abroad. It’s a broad mix.

How do you choose your topics?

We can choose what we like, but sometimes we are given suggestions. Otherwise, I just ask myself what students would like to watch. In the future, we would like to present videos on departments at the University, an interview with the President or reports on various events.

Why should students, and freshmen in particular, watch the vlogs?

By watching our vlogs, first year students can find out some interesting facts about FAU and why it’s worth studying here. They can also find out what FAU and the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg have to offer. I underestimated the city of Nuremberg when I first moved here – it really has so much to offer! In addition, vlogs are a very authentic medium because we’re allowed to make our own decisions.

What do you like so much about vlogging?

I love the fact that it gives me the opportunity to be really creative. And as a vlogger, it’s great that we can help to present FAU on social media. I also think it’s really exciting to see how hours of film material, which I often don’t know how to turn into a good video at the beginning, end up as a great video. I often don’t expect the video to turn out as well as it does.

Do students recognize you as an FAU vlogger?

Yes, I have been recognized once or twice. At events, for example, fellow students approach me and say ‘Have I seen you on the FAU vlog?’ I think it’s pretty cool. It doesn’t happen often enough to make it uncomfortable though.

Too many stories for one vlogger…

The best way to find out about university life is from other students. Along with Laura, Ani, Hannah and Daniel all speak about their life and experiences at FAU too. In their vlogs they share the topics which are currently on their minds.