Lea Schmidt

Where and what did you study before you came to Germanic and Slavic Studies at University of Waterloo?

I studied Cultural Sciences with a major in German Literature and a minor in Psychology in Magdeburg, Germany.

What are your interests in German Studies?

Contemporary Literature.

Why did you choose University of Waterloo?

Because of the extraordinary joint degree program.

Why did you choose this program?

I went to Canada for the first time in 2016 and loved the country so the program seemed like the perfect fit for me.

Do you already know what you want to write your thesis on?

Not yet.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A horse trainer or a vet.

What is something people wouldn't guess about you?

I cannot cook.