Our Students
Whether translators, technical writers, or language experts, TCLoc students are working professionals looking to validate their skills and add a new dimension to their careers. Each year, the TCLoc program welcomes about forty hard-working and focused individuals with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Meet some of them below!
India
I am an award-winning technical communicator (OTAA award by IBM) and a published author.
..I began as a professional in media and eventually found my share of the sky in technical writing. I’ve presented at the STC India Annual Conference 2015 and TWT Gurajat regional conferences in 2023 and 2024. You may find my books, ‘The Write Stride – A Conversation with Your Writing Self’ and ‘The Dogfight and the Lone Peacekeeper’ on Amazon. I have also contributed over 70 poems to poetry anthologies. In my free time, I blog on my website, share answers on Quora—now, over 400 answers, phew!—and try different inks in my cherished fountain pens. Translation isn’t new to me, but translation tools are. Through this course, I look forward to learning the nitty-gritty of the translation process. I also wish to implement the learning to smoothen any wrinkles in the translation process at my current organization.
Canada
I am originally from Canada, but I have been living in Switzerland for the last 13 years.
..My mother tongue is French, but I now work in English. I also have a decent level of German. I have a strong scientific background: a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in physics, and a doctorate in engineering. In the past, I have done scientific research and worked for a technical software company where I did testing, documentation, and customer support. Two years ago, I reoriented myself as a technical writer. I love this new career, but I feel that “learning-on-the-job” is not sufficient anymore. I am looking forward to adding some background knowledge to my hands-on experience, thanks to the TCLoc program.
“TCLoc is special in its ability to take a group of people from multiple different places and backgrounds, with varying skill sets and interests, and create a sense of community among them.”
Sabine Schmähl, Technical writer
“TCLoc is special in its ability to take a group of people from multiple different places and backgrounds, with varying skill sets and interests, and create a sense of community among them.”
Sabine Schmähl, Technical writer
Romania
My name is Stefania. I was born in Romania, but I have lived most of my life in Spain and recently moved to Belgium.
..I speak fluent Spanish, English, and Romanian, and I am learning French. I took my first steps in the communication and translation field in 2008, working as a project manager for 8 years. Since 2016, I have focused on technical documentation, working as a technical writer and editor for different types of companies, from well known organizations such as NATO and the EU Commission to IT software companies. I enrolled in TCLoc because I think it will consolidate my knowledge and skills as it covers a variety of subjects including localization, communication, web languages, and project management.
England
Hi I’m Andy from Kent, England. I am a technical author for a wireless fire detection manufacturer and
..I have recently overseen my work being localised for the first time, catering to an increasingly international audience. I have recently graduated from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and am hoping to build on my strengths of technical writing, graphic design, and marketing. In particular, I’m hoping to learn much more about localisation, and project management, and to generally improve my knowledge and skills in technical communication.
Germany
Born and raised in Germany, I spent several years abroad in the US, Belgium, Austria and Spain.
..After graduating with a degree in Translation Studies from the University of Vienna, I worked as a freelance translator for almost nine years. In 2016, I joined Shore GmbH, a SaaS company based in Munich, managing product localization and other internal translation requests. I also support our marketing, support and UX teams with content creation. I hope that the TCLoc Master will help me become more proficient in developing engaging technical content area and take my career to the next level by strengthening my skills in technical communication, web technologies, and project management.
TCLoc Students Are Multicultural
Thanks to our students (and our instructors!), a wide variety of nationalities is represented in each of our classes every year. From countries such as Australia, China, and Colombia to several European countries and the United States, TCloc students live all over the world—most of them as expats. They bring their unique international experiences and perspectives to the TCLoc program.
TCLoc Students Are Motivated
Resuming one’s studies after having worked for a few years requires great motivation. TCLoc students have the determination and commitment that is necessary to complete this rigorous program, and even continue to work full- or part- time during their studies. Every year, a select number of highly motivated applicants decides to expand their horizons and take their careers to the next level by enrolling in the TCLoc master’s degree program. You can too!
“After one year of TCLoc Master I could say that the master fits to my needs and expectations. I am a mother and I choose the 24-months option. The TCLoc Community gave me a lot of motivation and the instructors – all professionals – shared with us their precious experience.”
Lisa Abram – 2021
“After one year of TCLoc Master I could say that the master fits to my needs and expectations. I am a mother and I choose the 24-months option. The TCLoc Community gave me a lot of motivation and the instructors – all professionals – shared with us their precious experience.”
Lisa Abram – 2021
TCLoc Students Are United
The TCLoc program is all about bringing together education and industry, students and professionals, in an environment of exchange and unity. Being part of such a unique program means being part of a close-knit community. Although your classmates might live on the opposite side of the world, there is a naturally strong sense of solidarity among our students, which is further strengthened by our on-campus meetings as well as by our new mentoring program.