Student Voices

My name is Veronika Rybak and I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to HPC International School, a place that has played a pivotal role in shaping my academic and personal journey. I owe a sincere thank you to Headmaster Elke Heinicke and the dedicated faculty members for not only providing a stellar education but also for their unwavering support during the most challenging times of my life. Their care and encouragement were instrumental in navigating through difficulties, and I am truly grateful for their kindness. One of the things that made my time at HPC International School truly special was the daily joy of coming to school and meeting my big new family. The IB program offered a challenging yet enriching experience, and the diverse and inclusive environment created a sense of belonging that I will always cherish.

Fast-forward to today, and I find myself immersed in the fascinating world of Data Science at KU Ingolstadt. On top of that, I got to dive into the world of online learning at the University of the People, where I geeked out on Computer Science. This mix of educational flavors really opened up my perspective and gave me a cool, all-round view of the academic scene. The foundation laid at HPC International School has undoubtedly been a cornerstone of my academic success, and I am proud to carry forward the lessons learned. HPC International School is a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth. It's a place where each day brings new learning opportunities and where supportive educators make a lasting impact. 

Thank you, HPC International School, for being more than just a school to me. You have been a home, a guiding light, and a source of inspiration.  

Veronika Rybak (graduated in May 2023 - studies Data Science at KU Ingolstadt)

As school ambassador this year, I have learned a great deal of things regarding leadership, community, and open-mindedness. Not only was I able to organize the huge Prom event twice with the ideas and help of other students and school ambassadors, where we were able to raise a large sum of money helping the Myanmar foundation. Seeing all that money go to an amazing cause is truly heartwarming. Furthermore, I believe that with all school ambassadors we were able to create a great, family-like community in our school. Moreover, I improved my leadership and communication skills, which I had to utilize during the whole process of planning this massive event where most of our students joined. I personally believe that I was always open and welcome to students and staff, helping where I can and providing everyone with a welcoming feeling in our beautiful school. I loved being able to inspire other students about their subject choices, or communicating with them about their future goals and supporting and motivating them to go beyond that. I am an outgoing and social person, I enjoy talking to all students and learning about the many amazing cultures we have at our school. Also, I improved my public speaking skills, by speaking to the students and also parents at events and inform them about our doings or ourselves. I actively participated in publicizing our school and promoting the great values we treasure, not only in our school community but also outside of it. I believe, us school ambassadors have done a great deal for our school and our community growing and supporting each other.
Kind regards, Maddy

Madeleine Hanikel (graduated in May 2023 - studies Business Administration at International University of Monaco)