After graduating from high school, I was nominated by my school for the German National Academic Foundation, but failed in the admission process. Through internet research and contact with other applicants, I then realized that there were more study foundations in Germany and I applied to Villigst and for the Deutschlandstipendium. I then received the Deutschlandstipendium for a year before successfully applying to the Studienstiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) at the Studienkolleg.

I became aware of the sdw through an e-mail from the rehabilitation science department in which a scholarship holder encouraged applications. I also became aware of the Deutschlandstipendium through posters on the university grounds. I did not receive any other support from the university.

In addition to my studies, I am involved with FerienFüchse e.V., which organizes weekend activities in Dortmund and the surrounding area for people with intellectual disabilities and takes them on vacation camps. I am also involved in youth work in my parish and in the sponsoring association of the Bodelschwingh Church in Wechte, which is committed to maintaining the church building as a place of worship.

I have made contact with many talented and committed people who encourage me to work for our society and make a difference. Through the contacts of the sdw, I have been able to visit many award-winning schools of the German School Award and thus bring more practical experience into my studies. Through my involvement in the sdw regional group, I have discussed topics that I would never have thought about otherwise and learned about the history of the Ruhr region, for example, through guided tours of coal mines.

If possible, I would like to teach at a good inclusive school that, through its school concept, financial and staffing resources, and other framework conditions, is suitable for offering the best possible support to students with and without disabilities.