Katharina Hertel
Student. Represented Germany at the 2022 Summer School in PragueSisterhood, support and inspiration are just some of the aspects that we have experienced! The European Leadership Academy is an exceptional and priceless program which opened our horizons for the future. For me, one of the best characteristics of the program was its holistic approach. The range of speakers and experts was extraordinary just as their kindness and openness to answer our questions and connect with us. We have learned about leadership and public speaking, teamwork and networking as well as technology and funding. We took a look inside, to get closer to find what defines us and a look from the outside to see how it can be of service. We gained theoretical knowledge and applied it in practice. And especially we did that together. In a unique group of girls from different countries with different points of views, expertise and backgrounds. That way we were all inspired to get out of our comfort zone and look at the bigger picture. And we knew that we would always have a helping hand and someone to talk to. Either the other candidates or the wonderful team around us. We arrived as the selected candidates that did not know each other and we left as sisters. Every single one of us is now even more keen on leading the way to a better future and better prepared to do so. A future that is coined by inclusion, innovation and sustainability.
