In The Alps

2005 — 2021

After being born in Germany, I grew up in Innsbruck, Austria, speaking both German and Italian at home. Here, I got to spend loads of time skiing, studying STEM, and playing classical guitar in state and national competitions (placing first).

Mahindra United World College of India

2021 — 2023

I got to complete my IB Diploma and have the most amazing time with people from more than 80 different countries.

Fire & Rescue Team

2021 — 2023

At UWC, I got to lead a 40+ member fire & rescue team and conducted more than 150 hours of fitness and emergency training with them. We successfully fought 9 wildfires!

Gap Year & YouTube

2023 — 2024

After UWC, I took a gap year in which I moved to Denmark and financed myself with my YouTube channel. This is one of my favorite videos about how I take notes that build wisdom (you can click it to watch.)

Macalester College

2024 — Present

Macalester is where I first learned to love research, and am getting ample opportunity to learn and practice. Through the liberal arts system, I also get to engage with more of my interests, like classical music, philosophy of love and friendship, and world religions.

Center for Applied Rationality

November 2025

This 5-day rationality workshop in California was one of the best experiences I've had in the USA so far. Strong friendships & lots of self-exploration + learning!