Event Tips & Insights
Practical tips for event organizers, insights into the event industry, and updates from the S'Up universe.
Starting a Semester in a New City: How to Really Settle In and Make Real Friends in Your First Weeks
New to uni, new city, nobody knows you? Here's how to really settle in during your first weeks of the semester and find people who stick around. Practical and honest.
15 Cheap or Free Things to Do, Especially at the Start of the Semester
New semester, empty account? 15 concrete ideas for cheap or free things to do alone or with friends, sorted by category.
Promoting Your Event Without an Ad Budget: 6 Channels Honestly Compared
Instagram, flyers, WhatsApp, campus boards, local press and S'Up honestly compared: effort, realistic reach, and when each channel is worth it for your event.
Packed on a Tuesday: How Small Venues Fill Empty Weekdays
Tuesdays and Wednesdays staying empty? Concrete, honest tactics for bars, cafés and small venues to fill weekdays. No magic promises.
The Biggest Student Cities in Germany 2026: Ranking with Official Figures
Berlin has the most students (200,852), Gießen the highest share (39.3%). 72 German cities ranked with official Destatis figures (2024/25).
How to Make Friends Abroad: The Honest Guide for Erasmus Students & Expats (2026)
Making friends abroad has its own rules: new country, new language, a ticking Erasmus clock. What actually works, and the traps to skip.
Spontacts Alternative: Meet People Spontaneously, Without Swiping
Spontacts is the well-known German app for spontaneous group activities. What it does well, where it falls short, and which alternatives actually work for young people in Konstanz.
How to Make Friends in a New City: The Honest Guide for 2026
Moving for uni, starting a new job in an unfamiliar city, Erasmus semester: the first weeks without connections are tough. Here's what actually works.
Friend-Finding Apps That Are NOT Dating Apps: 8 Honest Alternatives
Tinder, Bumble, Hinge are built for dating, even if they offer a 'friend mode'. Here are 8 apps actually built for friendship, compared honestly.
Why Does No One in Your WhatsApp Group Ever Decide? The Psychology Behind Weekend Standstills
12 suggestions, nobody decides, everyone ends up home alone scrolling TikTok. The phenomenon has a name. And there are solutions.
The 15 Best Summer Activities with Friends
Summer + friends = unforgettable. 15 ideas that won't break the bank: from spontaneous to planned, from active to chill.
Surviving Orientation Week: Your Starter Guide
The first week at university often determines your entire social life. Here's your guide to getting the most out of it, without burning out.
Why You Should Go Offline More Often in 2026
An average of 7 hours of screen time per day. But the best moments happen without a screen. A case for more real life.
How to Plan a Flatshare Party: The Ultimate Guide
Flatshare party planning made easy: how to throw a bash everyone loves, without your neighbors calling the police.
Making Friends as an Adult: 7 Proven Ways
After college, a move, or a career change, you often start from scratch socially. Seven strategies that actually work, and an app that helps.
The Best Events in Konstanz 2026
From the Seenachtfest to hidden gems: Konstanz has more to offer than you'd think. The key dates and insider tips for 2026.
Gen Z Is Lonelier Than Ever: Why Social Media Is the Problem, Not the Solution
300 followers, 47 unread messages and still no plans for Saturday. An honest look at the paradox of social networks.
How to Attract More Attendees as an Event Organizer in Konstanz
More attendees for your Konstanz event: with the right strategy and channels, you can fill your event without a massive marketing budget.
Event Marketing for Students: 5 Tips That Actually Work
Students are the most active event audience, but also the hardest to reach. These 5 tips have been proven in practice.
S'Up vs. Eventbrite: Which Fits Small Events Better?
Eventbrite is the standard for ticketing. Does it also fit local, social events with a young audience? An honest comparison, including the limits of S'Up.
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