The Lounge started as a feeling. A tiny idea. A little spark during lectures that said: *we deserve more than this*. More connection. More fun. More meaning. More student life.

So we did it. We started showing up. First in small numbers, then more. Sharing space. Sharing snacks. Sharing energy. Suddenly, it wasn't just one person’s idea — it became everyone's.

These are the real-life circles that came out of it — not just ideas, but communities you can walk into today:

• Chessmate – Our chess club at Ka-Li ♟. For worthy opponents, quiet rivalries, wild openings, and meme-worthy checkmates. We made noise in the last Chess Olympics — 1st and 3rd place at HSRW, shoutout to Husam and Anatoliae.
• Ka-Li Runners and Hikers – We move. We run. We walk long trails and breathe together. Whether it’s post-class decompression or full-on hiking days — we lace up and go as a group 🏃‍♂️🌿
• Jet Lag Junkies – Travel freaks, transport nerds, backpack poets. We share city hacks, trip stories, Flixbus fails, and hidden gem spots. Whether you’ve traveled the world or just planning your first trip, we got you ✈️🛳️🚄🧳

Study & Chill Lounge – Our Journey

I’m Amr, student of E&E and assistant in microbiology, and this Lounge started from one honest thought: student life needs to feel alive again. Not just classes. Not just exams. Real moments. Real energy. Real people.

With the help of the Synapse Program and incredible support from professors like Prof. Hansen (MiBi fam ✨), we got the space. And from summer semester 2024, the Lounge got real: Building 4, 1st Floor, Room 04 01 310. The space above the Mensa. Our space.

We meet every Tuesday 16:00–20:00. That’s our anchor. But how we use the space — that’s the magic. Some come to study quietly. Some come to vent. Some come to build startups or play chess. Some come just to feel not alone.

From last semester, Raphael joined the core team — a full B.Sc. graduate with the kind of steady energy and clear perspective every community needs. He’s been helping us dream better, plan smarter, and keep the Lounge grounded and growing. Whether it’s brainstorming, feedback, or just good conversations, he’s part of the vibe now 🤝💭

Things We Actually Did (and still do)

• Brainstorm Bazaar : Got an idea? Problem? Random invention? We build it. We fix it. We talk it out and take it somewhere.
• Think Tank Wednesdays : For those who want to find collaborators, co-founders, or friends who vibe with the same passions.
• Mind Meld Wednesdays : Pick a topic. Deep dive. Talk it through. Sometimes awareness, sometimes debate, always curiosity.
• Scholar Social Hour : If you dream of research, publishing, building labs, or going to conferences — this is your crew.
• The Study Hive : We divide a hard topic, research it in teams, and share the knowledge until we're all pros.
• Campus Connect : Movie nights, playlist jams, cooking together, random outings — if you want to just live life, that’s valid too.
• Nurture Nook : Safe space. Talk. Cry. Breathe. Support. We got each other, and that matters.
• Brain Boost Bonanza : You bring the knowledge, you give the mini-lecture. NatGeo style, Lounge-style.
• Study Circle & Beyond : Study groups that teach each other. You’ll never feel lost in a subject when you have friends explaining it your way.

Trips & Events We Actually Did

• New Year’s in Amsterdam ✨
• Christmas market at Aachen 🎄
• Night biking + star gazing at the Halde 🌕
• Lounge Cinema – Despicable Me 4, A Quiet Place, Harry Potter Marathon 🍿
• Table tennis in Papelsee under the sun 🎾
• Table Kicker Tournament – 1v1 and team modes 😂
• Superfly trampoline park with full squad 🚌
• Street Food & Music Festival in Moers 🍔🎶
• EselRock in Wesel 🎸
• Easter bonfires and Pub Crawl 2.0 with AStA 🔥🍻

Clubs That Came Out of It

• ♟ Chessmate ♟♟♟ – for mental sparring and meme wars
• 👟 Ka-Li Runners 🏃🏻‍♂ and Hikers 🥾 – for people who move to feel free
• ✈️ Jet Lag Junkies – for dreamers with backpacks and train tickets

And it's not over. We’ve tried museum visits, food plans, FabLab builds, research collabs, even hypnosis. We go with the flow, follow what excites us, and build it into something together.

Studying for finals? Come sit with us. Want to rant about your lecture? We’re listening. Need a space to brainstorm, relax, reset, or just be? We’re here for all of it.

This is Study & Chill. This is the Lounge. Your seat’s already here 🟣💟🟪