Before starting the IcGS program, I got my Bachelor鈥檚 degree in German and English with the 鈥淟ehramtsoption鈥 at the University of Heidelberg.
What are your interests in German Studies?
During my Bachelor studies, I focused on 20th Century literature, especially Nelly Sachs鈥 and Paul Celan鈥檚 post-war poetry. Recently, I鈥檝e really enjoyed studying linguistic topics such as conversation analysis, medical communication, and the language of populism.
Why did you choose the University of 蓝莓视频?
I chose the joint IcGS program at the universities of Mannheim and 蓝莓视频 because, on one hand, it was a perfectly suitable continuation for my Bachelor studies: Learning about German from an intercultural perspective AND studying abroad in an English-speaking country. On the other hand, I was intrigued by the possibility of developing my academic and personal skills working and/or doing an internship abroad. Among many other things, I鈥檓 also looking forward to trying out some of the university鈥檚 sports clubs!
Do you already know what you want to write your thesis on?
Currently, I鈥檓 set on writing a linguistic Master鈥檚 thesis, but I definitely haven鈥檛 decided on the exact topic yet.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
In kindergarten, I was the biggest fan of the TV series 鈥楩lipper鈥, which made me want to become either a professional pearl diver or a marine biologist. Easier said than done living in rural Germany!
What is a fun fact about you?
I鈥檓 a trained track and field youth coach and have been doing track and field for more than two-thirds of my life.