Hello, I’m Emily
I’m fascinated by the human experience.
Since childhood I have asked questions about human existence and observed interactions and behaviour in myself and others. Since then I have been practicing the reflection of my own thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
This interest brought me to study philosophy - a science that looks at questions from fundamental to seemingly banal. In my understanding, the purpose of philosophy is only fulfilled by the practical application of its findings. I love that the lens of philosophy can be focused on anything and in doing so one gains insight by seeing from other perspectives. Philosophy taught me that there is never one simple answer but that life is far more complex than any dualistic idea we have of it. To me, this is a reason to get excited, to be curious and explore.
Apart from philosophy, I became interested in holistic nutrition and health as a teen. Maybe because this fundamental aspect of life has become a topic of concern in our supposedly advanced western world. There is a lack of clarity and a lot of ideology around the search for “the perfect nutrition”. I believe that the only correct answer can be found by looking into individual goals, wishes, conditions and possibilities.
Education
M.A. Philosophy programme
University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany
since Apr 2023
Holistic Health Coaching programme
Akademie der Naturheilkunde, Switzerland
online
since Jan 2023
B.A. Philosophy, Arts & Social Entrepreneurship
Alanus University of Arts & Social Sciences
Alfter, Germany
Sep 2018 - Feb 2022
Baccalaureate / Abitur
Rudolf-Steiner-School Hamburg-Bergstedt
Hamburg, Germany
2017
Work experience
Co-Founder & Coach
since Dec 2020
Junior Academic Manager
Academy for international Education (AiB)
Coordination of academic study abroad programmes for students of Texas A&M University and US participants of the CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange)
Bonn, Germany
Jan - Dec 2022
Student worker
Institute for Education & Social Innovation (ibugi)
Projects: Symposium “Steiner Studies”; ibugi talks
Bonn, Germany
Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
Further experiences
Participation
Best Economy Forum
Bozen, Italy
2019
Exploration
Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Jamaica
South America & Caribbean
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Course on Health & Well-Being in Finnish Nature
Turku Åbo Summer School
Turku, Finland
2023
Singer
Muted Music Ensemble
Hamburg, Germany
2016 - 2017
Annual participation
Friends of Padhar Germany e.V.
Padhar, India
2002 - 2017
Volunteer, planting trees
Bergwaldprojekt e.V.
Menden, Germany
2022