2025 Participants
Nele
Home Country: Hildesheim, Germany
“Hi I’m Nele from Hildesheim, Germany. I work in residential youth services and my background is in Educational Science and Social Work with a focus on Criminology and Prevention. I also volunteer in victim support. In my free time, I love spending time with my horse, traveling, skiing, cycling, and hiking – and I’m especially looking forward to doing lots of hiking while I’m in West Virginia. I’m really excited about the program and to get to know all of you!”
Gerald
Home Country: Hamburg, Germany
“Hello, my name is Gerald and I live with my wife Judith in Hamburg, Germany. My educational background is in sociology. Before my studies, I worked as a businessman in the logistics sector. I have now been working in a managerial role in child, youth and family support for a long time. When I'm not working, I like to meet up with friends, cook, do sport, read or spend time in nature. I am really looking forward to gaining a deeper insight into American culture, society and the world of work. And, of course, to getting to know new and different approaches to social work. And I'm looking forward to many interesting interpersonal encounters.”
Lara
Home Country: Vitória, Brazil
Hi, I'm Lara, and I live in Vitória, Brazil. I have a degree in Sanitary and Environmental Engineering and work at an air quality consulting firm. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with friends, watching soccer, and cooking with my family. I'm excited to explore the university, exchange cultural experiences, and grow professionally.”
Johanna
Home Country: Augsburg, Germany
“Hi everyone! My name is Johanna and I live in a town called Augsburg in the south part of Germany. I studied Social Work and I am currently working as a School Social Worker, counseling teenagers and their families. Besides that I have been teaching classes at Augsburg university for three years now. When I am not busy working I enjoy having a cup of good coffee, meeting my friends and family. As often as possible I try to spend time hiking and skiing in the alps. I am really looking forward to sharing experiences, being inspired by new perspectives on Social Work and learning about people's life journeys.”
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