Growing up between the small German city Mainz and the mega metropole Rio de Janeiro and later on moving to Cologne my life has always been defined by contrasts and finding the connecting elements within those (in that case: carnival). As much as my passions are languages and arts, I loved studying economics and politics. When it comes to carnival what makes it special to me is not the part of getting wasted (although I do like drinks), but more the idea of having a whole city joining into one big party where everyone can be whoever or whatever they want to be. One semester in Shanghai, one in Lisbon and four at the University of Cologne later I started into working life in 2018. Driven by my infinite curiosity I chose to ask questions for a living - and became a journalist. When I turn off the computer I usually start a deep discussion with whoever is around or spend my time reading, skiing, walking or traveling.