Dora Pelin moved to Dresden and stayed - because of the cultural diversity, the comprehensive university and the Excellence Initiative. She studied German Studies and Art History at TUD and has particularly fond memories of the overview lectures on various epochs in Art History. She now works at the European Commission.

In retrospect, she says that learning German, studying in Germany and other international experiences have opened many doors for her and changed her life.

Her advice to students: “It's important to get involved alongside your studies - by working part-time or doing internships. You should do as much as possible to gain (relevant) experience outside the university world. It's a great way to see what you're interested in, but also to get to know people and build networks.”

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