University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Priorities:Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania Student Priorities

2023-11-01T17:08:20Z

Catalinpopa 2001: /* Presenting our idea and gathering feedback from teachers and students */

===1. Bringing people together and increasing visibility for already existing Innovation & Entrepreneurship opportunities===
Two obstacles we have encountered in our IE ecosystem are the lack of visibility for projects that promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the fact that there is no opportunity for students from all majors to come together in a common space, get to know each other, and possibly bridge the gap between Faculties later on. Thus, we have imagined an Info-Session type of event where students from all majors are brought together: '''ULBS Info-Session'''. The event is also an opportunity for students to receive information about all the opportunities available. Each Research center, program, internship, workshop, event and so on would have a stand available, students walking through the info points and stopping to talk to the relevant people about the opportunities that catch their eye. The available stands would have lists where students could drop their contact information to be contacted for future events. Each stand would also have a board on which the question ”Have your heard about X? (X being the program, event, center, etc) ”, where students can mark ”YES/NO” in order to assess the visibility of the existing opportunities and see where there is a need for improvement. At the same time, the event would take place in an open space where there is room for people to chat, have snacks and coffee, and get to know each other. At the end, another board would be ready, containing a table with the question ”With how many people from each department have you interacted today?”, where students can mark the number of people they socialized with. With this idea, we are planning to assess if bringing people together can create the opportunity for communication.

===2. Creating the opportunity for students to showcase creativity and contribute to developing IE in our University===
There have been attempts in the past at encouraging innovation, but they haven't been that fruitful. Thus, we imagined a competition for bright ideas where the winning one would be sponsored: '''Bring your idea to life'''. In order to do this, people would have to enroll in the contest, go through a training before submitting their application, and then compile their application including the idea, the resources needed, and the plan to implement it. The submissions would be reviewed by a University board, which would select the one project that can come to life. Through this, we hope to encourage students to be creative and to offer the example that they, too, can do it.

==='''3. Bringing inspiration and motivation into our University'''===
While mapping the school's ecosystem in our Landscape canvas, we discovered there is a gap in inspirational events. Thus, we have imagined bringing a TED-like event in our University, where students and teachers could be inspired by the innovative people in our community. To maximize the impact of the envisioned TED-like event at our university, it is essential to identify key themes that resonate with our school community, ensuring that the content is both relevant and engaging. Diversifying the roster of speakers to include a wide array of local entrepreneurs, researchers, artists, and professionals can offer a broader spectrum of inspiration and promote inclusivity. To foster meaningful connections and collaborations, structured networking sessions and interactive workshops should be incorporated, encouraging active participation through Q&A sessions and panel discussions. It is crucial to develop strategies for long-term impact, such as follow-up workshops, mentorship programs, and project incubation initiatives, to ensure that the event's inspiration translates into tangible actions and projects within our school community. Additionally, creating a comprehensive marketing plan utilizing various communication channels will generate enthusiasm and maximize attendance, ultimately fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within our university.

===4. Introducing teachers to a Design Thinking mindset===
While completing the Landscape canvas, we also uncovered that there are limited opportunities for teachers' training and development. There is plans of ULBS D-School to implement a course for teachers, and an approach we have imagined is offering a challenge for them to fulfill during the Design Thinking course. The challenge given would have the potential to impact the IE ecosystem. In conjunction with the completion of the Landscape canvas, the recognition of limited opportunities for teachers' training and development at ULBS D-School prompts a comprehensive approach to the proposed teacher course. Customizing the training modules to address specific educational challenges and integrating practical experiences such as real-world case studies can equip educators with tangible skills and a deep understanding of Design Thinking principles. Fostering a collaborative learning environment and facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge exchange among teachers can promote a culture of shared learning and innovation. Moreover, establishing a framework for continuous support and mentorship beyond the course duration, alongside a robust evaluation mechanism to assess the program's impact on teaching methodologies and overall academic performance, can ensure the sustained success and effectiveness of the training initiative, ultimately contributing to the growth and enhancement of the broader educational ecosystem at ULBS D-School.
===5. Developing team-work and improving social skills among students===
Developing team-work and improving social skills among students by creating workspaces in the University campus so that students can collaborate on different projects together and interact with one another to boost creativity and innovation.

Out of the nine faculties, only one has spaces where students can meet and collaborate, and that means that students need to use off campus resources, which is logistically difficult, or meet in public places (cafés, libraries, online), which are either expensive or ineffective for the purpose. By repurposing furniture and creating workspaces along hallways, the university does not need to use classrooms, which are already fully booked to run courses, in order of achieving this.

===6. Improving students' leadership and management skills===
During our assessment of the University opportunities, we have discovered several of them that are offered by external associations or partners. Inspired by this, we discovered that it would be beneficial for students to be able to share knowledge and skills during hands-on workshops with their peers. The workshops would be led by students that are skilled in any particular area. The Program would be named Share Your Passion and it would give students the opportunity to showcase skills and hobbies for other interested students during workshops and this would aid them in developing management and public speaking skills. Sharing knowledge and skills students are passionate about, would boosts their confidence and would give them the opportunity of networking with others that have similar interests.

There really is no program at the moment that encourages students to take initiative and mentor others and a program such as this would cover some areas or information where faculty do not have time to cover in the usual university curriculum. This would mean that that students could register either as organizers for a workshop in their area of expertise or passionate subject, or as participants. Organizers would receive a toolkit for sharing their passion with others so that they can develop their management skills and would receive support from fellows in organizing the workshop so that the knowledge and skills transfer would be efficient. Also, receiving feedback after every event would help students identify where they can improve or how the Share Your Passion Program may improve.

==='''7.Presenting our idea and gathering feedback from teachers and students'''===
[[File:WhatsApp Image 2023-10-30 at 17.43.50.jpg|thumb|ULBS Corner|link=Special:FilePath/WhatsApp_Image_2023-10-30_at_17.43.50.jpg]]
Our proposal revolves around the creation of an innovative learning hub, dedicated to nurturing student creativity and project-based learning. This vibrant space would boast collaborative zones for collective brainstorming, specialized labs equipped with cutting-edge technology, and mentorship programs led by experienced professionals. In addition, open areas would encourage socialization and community building, fostering a sense of camaraderie among students. By offering a platform that encourages exploration, teamwork, and the development of critical skills, we aim to inspire a generation of forward-thinking individuals prepared to tackle the challenges of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

With this idea we participated to an event in our university named "Swipe right for ULBS", where we made such place we want to create for every faculty and we gathered feedback from students and teachers. We presented a general idea to those that were interested and made some challenges such as: Origami challenge and marshmallow challenge with the purpose of making people comfortable with the space we are proposing.


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Priorities:Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania Student Priorities

2023-10-30T22:13:12Z

Catalinpopa 2001: /* 4. Introducing teachers to a Design Thinking mindset */

===1. Bringing people together and increasing visibility for already existing Innovation & Entrepreneurship opportunities===
Two obstacles we have encountered in our IE ecosystem are the lack of visibility for projects that promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the fact that there is no opportunity for students from all majors to come together in a common space, get to know each other, and possibly bridge the gap between Faculties later on. Thus, we have imagined an Info-Session type of event where students from all majors are brought together: '''ULBS Info-Session'''. The event is also an opportunity for students to receive information about all the opportunities available. Each Research center, programme, internship, workshop, event and so on would have a stand available, students walking through the info points and stopping to talk to the relevant people about the opportunities that catch their eye. The available stands would have lists where students could drop their contact information to be contacted for future events. Each stand would also have a board on which the question ”Have your heard about X? (X being the programme, event, center, etc) ”, where students can mark ”YES/NO” in order to assess the visibility of the existing opportunities and see where there is a need for improvement. At the same time, the event would take place in an open space where there is room for people to chat, have snacks and coffee, and get to know each other. At the end, another board would be ready, containing a table with the question ”With how many people from each department have you interacted today?”, where students can mark the number of people they socialized with. With this idea, we are planning to assess if bringing people together can create the opportunity for communication.
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====2. Creating the opportunity for students to showcase creativity and contribute to developing IE in our University====
There have been attempts in the past at encouraging innovation, but they haven't been that fruitful. Thus, we imagined a competition for bright ideas where the winning one would be sponsored: '''Bring your idea to life'''. In order to do this, people would have to enroll in the contest, go through a training before submitting their application, and then compile their application including the idea, the resources needed, and the plan to implement it. The submissions would be reviewed by a University board, which would select the one project that can come to life. Through this, we hope to encourage students to be creative and to offer the example that they, too, can do it.

'''3. Bringing inspiration and motivation into our University'''

While mapping the school's ecosystem in our Landscape canvas, we discovered there is a gap in inspirational events. Thus, we have imagined bringing a TED-like event in our University, where students and teachers could be inspired by the innovative people in our community.To maximize the impact of the envisioned TED-like event at our university, it is essential to identify key themes that resonate with our school community, ensuring that the content is both relevant and engaging. Diversifying the roster of speakers to include a wide array of local entrepreneurs, researchers, artists, and professionals can offer a broader spectrum of inspiration and promote inclusivity. To foster meaningful connections and collaborations, structured networking sessions and interactive workshops should be incorporated, encouraging active participation through Q&A sessions and panel discussions. It is crucial to develop strategies for long-term impact, such as follow-up workshops, mentorship programs, and project incubation initiatives, to ensure that the event's inspiration translates into tangible actions and projects within our school community. Additionally, creating a comprehensive marketing plan utilizing various communication channels will generate enthusiasm and maximize attendance, ultimately fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within our university.<br />

===4. Introducing teachers to a Design Thinking mindset===
While completing the Landscape canvas, we also uncovered that there are limited opportunities for teachers' training and development. There is plans of ULBS D-School to implement a course for teachers, and an approach we have imagined is offering a challenge for them to fulfill during the Design Thinking course. The challenge given would have the potential to impact the IE ecosystem. In conjunction with the completion of the Landscape canvas, the recognition of limited opportunities for teachers' training and development at ULBS D-School prompts a comprehensive approach to the proposed teacher course. Customizing the training modules to address specific educational challenges and integrating practical experiences such as real-world case studies can equip educators with tangible skills and a deep understanding of Design Thinking principles. Fostering a collaborative learning environment and facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge exchange among teachers can promote a culture of shared learning and innovation. Moreover, establishing a framework for continuous support and mentorship beyond the course duration, alongside a robust evaluation mechanism to assess the program's impact on teaching methodologies and overall academic performance, can ensure the sustained success and effectiveness of the training initiative, ultimately contributing to the growth and enhancement of the broader educational ecosystem at ULBS D-School.

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=== '''5.Present our idea and gathering feedback from teachers and students''' ===
[[File:WhatsApp Image 2023-10-30 at 17.43.50.jpg|thumb|ULBS Corner]]
Our proposal revolves around the creation of an innovative learning hub, dedicated to nurturing student creativity and project-based learning. This vibrant space would boast collaborative zones for collective brainstorming, specialized labs equipped with cutting-edge technology, and mentorship programs led by experienced professionals. In addition, open areas would encourage socialization and community building, fostering a sense of camaraderie among students. By offering a platform that encourages exploration, teamwork, and the development of critical skills, we aim to inspire a generation of forward-thinking individuals prepared to tackle the challenges of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

With this idea we participated to an event in our univeristy named "Swipe right for ULBS", where we made such place we want to create for every faculty and we gathered feedback from students and teachers.We presented a general idea to those that were interested and made some challenges such as:Origami challenge and marshmallow challenge with the purpose of makinge people comfortable with the space we are proposing.
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2023-10-30T22:11:33Z

Catalinpopa 2001:

swipe right for ulbs

Priorities:Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania Student Priorities

2023-10-29T15:32:24Z

Catalinpopa 2001: /* 4. Introducing teachers to a Design Thinking mindset */

Priorities:Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania Student Priorities

2023-10-29T15:30:02Z

Catalinpopa 2001: /* 2. Creating the opportunity for students to showcase creativity and contribute to developing IE in our University */

Fellow:Sofia Serb

2023-10-12T17:00:09Z

Catalinpopa 2001:

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==Bio==
Sofia is a doctoral student in Germanic Linguistics, focusing on the use and impact of language and text in advertising. She grew up in Sibiu, Romania, where she attended a German-Romanian bilingual school. This is where she discovered her interest in foreign languages, social sciences, and developed her international collaboration skills through a variety of projects and international exchanges.

She decided to follow her passion for languages and pursued a double BA in Applied Modern Languages, majoring in German and English. Due to the extracurricular programs offered by the "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sofia developed a passion for entrepreneurship and won several grants in the domain. This motivated her to enroll in a Master's program called International Communication in the Field of Economics (German Language), which combined all her strengths and professional interests. During her first year of the Master's program, Sofia worked as an account manager for one of the biggest companies in the IT and telecommunication field, after a series of smaller jobs and entrepreneurial initiatives that she had throughout high school and university,

In 2023, she was offered the opportunity to pursue her studies and enroll in a German PhD program to research the impact of languages in commercials. Sofia took this opportunity and is currently looking forward to conferences and fellow gatherings to enrich her professional network. In parallel, she has her own small translation company and volunteers regularly for social causes and involvement projects.

During her study time, Sofia participated in two Erasmus programs, a one year study exchange in Gothenburg, Sweden, and another 6 months student exchange in Brussels, Belgium, from which she greatly benefited. She was able to learn both Swedish and French, which she now speaks at an intermediate-advanced level. Additionally, she is actively involved in student associations, including the Erasmus Student Network, where she was the president of the local chapter. As a student buddy, she works to increase the international visibility of her home university.

Sofia is also a fellow of the Forthem Entrepreneurship program and is a skilled musician, playing the cello, guitar, and piano. When she is not playing music or spending time with her doggo, Sunny, she engages in social activities, such as playing board games. Among her other interests are the sports she practices, such as car racing, tennis, snowboarding, ice hockey, skiing, and longboarding, among others.

She is an open-minded individual who has traveled to more than 20 countries, enjoys meeting new people, and interacting with their cultures. If you would like to know more about her, the university, her UIF team, exchange programs, learn a new language or just chat, she would love to spend some time talking.

==Achievements==
• Forthem Summer School, Agder, Norway, 21st–25th of August 2023, Team Innovative Business Ideas, 1st place.

• Gaudeamus. "Contributions to Current Philological Research" Conference, 3rd edition, Facultatea de Litere a Universității din Oradea, 5th-6th of May 2023, German Section, BEST Paper of the German Section Award.

• Moderator of the ”Time Management im Studentenleben” Seminar, Deutschen Kulturzentrum Hermannstadt, 14th of July 2022.

• Innobusiness Grant, 9th of May 2022- Business Plan Award
• FameLab- Science for a better future”- Regional Hit 16th of April 2021- 1st place.

• “Petit Francais” Local Project Hit- 1st place (team)

• “Ulbs Smart” Innovative Ideas, 1st Hit, 2019, Winner

• ,,Lucian Blaga” Translation Competition- Honorable Mention. Faculty of Letters and Arts, 2019

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3rd place, skiing

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2020- 2nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2019- 2nd place. snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2019- 2nd place, skiing

==Social media profiles==
https://www.facebook.com/sofia.serb.9

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-serb-8103a7232/

[[Category:Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania (2023 cohort)]]
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Fellow:Sofia Serb

2023-10-12T16:59:45Z

Catalinpopa 2001:

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;Majoring in:Linguistics PhD
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==Bio==
Sofia is a doctoral student in Germanic Linguistics, focusing on the use and impact of language and text in advertising. She grew up in Sibiu, Romania, where she attended a German-Romanian bilingual school. This is where she discovered her interest in foreign languages, social sciences, and developed her international collaboration skills through a variety of projects and international exchanges.

She decided to follow her passion for languages and pursued a double BA in Applied Modern Languages, majoring in German and English. Due to the extracurricular programs offered by the "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sofia developed a passion for entrepreneurship and won several grants in the domain. This motivated her to enroll in a Master's program called International Communication in the Field of Economics (German Language), which combined all her strengths and professional interests. During her first year of the Master's program, Sofia worked as an account manager for one of the biggest companies in the IT and telecommunication field, after a series of smaller jobs and entrepreneurial initiatives that she had throughout high school and university,

In 2023, she was offered the opportunity to pursue her studies and enroll in a German PhD program to research the impact of languages in commercials. Sofia took this opportunity and is currently looking forward to conferences and fellow gatherings to enrich her professional network. In parallel, she has her own small translation company and volunteers regularly for social causes and involvement projects.

During her study time, Sofia participated in two Erasmus programs, a one year study exchange in Gothenburg, Sweden, and another 6 months student exchange in Brussels, Belgium, from which she greatly benefited. She was able to learn both Swedish and French, which she now speaks at an intermediate-advanced level. Additionally, she is actively involved in student associations, including the Erasmus Student Network, where she was the president of the local chapter. As a student buddy, she works to increase the international visibility of her home university.

Sofia is also a fellow of the Forthem Entrepreneurship program and is a skilled musician, playing the cello, guitar, and piano. When she is not playing music or spending time with her doggo, Sunny, she engages in social activities, such as playing board games. Among her other interests are the sports she practices, such as car racing, tennis, snowboarding, ice hockey, skiing, and longboarding, among others.

She is an open-minded individual who has traveled to more than 20 countries, enjoys meeting new people, and interacting with their cultures. If you would like to know more about her, the university, her UIF team, exchange programs, learn a new language or just chat, she would love to spend some time talking.

==Achievements==
• Forthem Summer School, Agder, Norway, 21st–25th of August 2023, Team Innovative Business Ideas, 1st place.

• Gaudeamus. "Contributions to Current Philological Research" Conference, 3rd edition, Facultatea de Litere a Universității din Oradea, 5th-6th of May 2023, German Section, BEST Paper of the German Section Award.

• Moderator of the ”Time Management im Studentenleben” Seminar, Deutschen Kulturzentrum Hermannstadt, 14th of July 2022.

• Innobusiness Grant, 9th of May 2022- Business Plan Award
• FameLab- Science for a better future”- Regional Hit 16th of April 2021- 1st place.

• “Petit Francais” Local Project Hit- 1st place (team)

• “Ulbs Smart” Innovative Ideas, 1st Hit, 2019, Winner

• ,,Lucian Blaga” Translation Competition- Honorable Mention. Faculty of Letters and Arts, 2019

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3rd place, skiing

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2020- 2nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2019- 2nd place. snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2019- 2nd place, skiing

==Social media profiles==
https://www.facebook.com/sofia.serb.9

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-serb-8103a7232/

[[Category:Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania (2023 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

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Fellow:Sofia Serb

2023-10-12T16:59:20Z

Catalinpopa 2001:

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==Bio==
Sofia is a doctoral student in Germanic Linguistics, focusing on the use and impact of language and text in advertising. She grew up in Sibiu, Romania, where she attended a German-Romanian bilingual school. This is where she discovered her interest in foreign languages, social sciences, and developed her international collaboration skills through a variety of projects and international exchanges.

She decided to follow her passion for languages and pursued a double BA in Applied Modern Languages, majoring in German and English. Due to the extracurricular programs offered by the "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sofia developed a passion for entrepreneurship and won several grants in the domain. This motivated her to enroll in a Master's program called International Communication in the Field of Economics (German Language), which combined all her strengths and professional interests. During her first year of the Master's program, Sofia worked as an account manager for one of the biggest companies in the IT and telecommunication field, after a series of smaller jobs and entrepreneurial initiatives that she had throughout high school and university,

In 2023, she was offered the opportunity to pursue her studies and enroll in a German PhD program to research the impact of languages in commercials. Sofia took this opportunity and is currently looking forward to conferences and fellow gatherings to enrich her professional network. In parallel, she has her own small translation company and volunteers regularly for social causes and involvement projects.

During her study time, Sofia participated in two Erasmus programs, a one year study exchange in Gothenburg, Sweden, and another 6 months student exchange in Brussels, Belgium, from which she greatly benefited. She was able to learn both Swedish and French, which she now speaks at an intermediate-advanced level. Additionally, she is actively involved in student associations, including the Erasmus Student Network, where she was the president of the local chapter. As a student buddy, she works to increase the international visibility of her home university.

Sofia is also a fellow of the Forthem Entrepreneurship program and is a skilled musician, playing the cello, guitar, and piano. When she is not playing music or spending time with her doggo, Sunny, she engages in social activities, such as playing board games. Among her other interests are the sports she practices, such as car racing, tennis, snowboarding, ice hockey, skiing, and longboarding, among others.

She is an open-minded individual who has traveled to more than 20 countries, enjoys meeting new people, and interacting with their cultures. If you would like to know more about her, the university, her UIF team, exchange programs, learn a new language or just chat, she would love to spend some time talking.

==Achievements==
• Forthem Summer School, Agder, Norway, 21st–25th of August 2023, Team Innovative Business Ideas, 1st place.

• Gaudeamus. "Contributions to Current Philological Research" Conference, 3rd edition, Facultatea de Litere a Universității din Oradea, 5th-6th of May 2023, German Section, BEST Paper of the German Section Award.

• Moderator of the ”Time Management im Studentenleben” Seminar, Deutschen Kulturzentrum Hermannstadt, 14th of July 2022.

• Innobusiness Grant, 9th of May 2022- Business Plan Award
• FameLab- Science for a better future”- Regional Hit 16th of April 2021- 1st place.

• “Petit Francais” Local Project Hit- 1st place (team)

• “Ulbs Smart” Innovative Ideas, 1st Hit, 2019, Winner

• ,,Lucian Blaga” Translation Competition- Honorable Mention. Faculty of Letters and Arts, 2019

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3rd place, skiing

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2020- 2nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2019- 2nd place. snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2019- 2nd place, skiing

==Social media profiles==
https://www.facebook.com/sofia.serb.9

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-serb-8103a7232/

[[Category:Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania (2023 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

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Fellow:Sofia Serb

2023-10-12T16:33:14Z

Catalinpopa 2001:

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==Bio==
Sofia is a doctoral student in Germanic Linguistics, focusing on the use and impact of language and text in advertising. She grew up in Sibiu, Romania, where she attended a German-Romanian bilingual school. This is where she discovered her interest in foreign languages, social sciences, and developed her international collaboration skills through a variety of projects and international exchanges.

She decided to follow her passion for languages and pursued a double BA in Applied Modern Languages, majoring in German and English. Due to the extracurricular programs offered by the "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sofia developed a passion for entrepreneurship and won several grants in the domain. This motivated her to enroll in a Master's program called International Communication in the Field of Economics (German Language), which combined all her strengths and professional interests. During her first year of the Master's program, Sofia worked as an account manager for one of the biggest companies in the IT and telecommunication field, after a series of smaller jobs and entrepreneurial initiatives that she had throughout high school and university,

In 2023, she was offered the opportunity to pursue her studies and enroll in a German PhD program to research the impact of languages in commercials. Sofia took this opportunity and is currently looking forward to conferences and fellow gatherings to enrich her professional network. In parallel, she has her own small translation company and volunteers regularly for social causes and involvement projects.

During her study time, Sofia participated in two Erasmus programs, a one year study exchange in Gothenburg, Sweden, and another 6 months student exchange in Brussels, Belgium, from which she greatly benefited. She was able to learn both Swedish and French, which she now speaks at an intermediate-advanced level. Additionally, she is actively involved in student associations, including the Erasmus Student Network, where she was the president of the local chapter. As a student buddy, she works to increase the international visibility of her home university.

Sofia is also a fellow of the Forthem Entrepreneurship program and is a skilled musician, playing the cello, guitar, and piano. When she is not playing music or spending time with her doggo, Sunny, she engages in social activities, such as playing board games. Among her other interests are the sports she practices, such as car racing, tennis, snowboarding, ice hockey, skiing, and longboarding, among others.

She is an open-minded individual who has traveled to more than 20 countries, enjoys meeting new people, and interacting with their cultures. If you would like to know more about her, the university, her UIF team, exchange programs, learn a new language or just chat, she would love to spend some time talking.

==Achievements==
• Forthem Summer School, Agder, Norway, 21st–25th of August 2023, Team Innovative Business Ideas, 1st place.

• Gaudeamus. "Contributions to Current Philological Research" Conference, 3rd edition, Facultatea de Litere a Universității din Oradea, 5th-6th of May 2023, German Section, BEST Paper of the German Section Award.

• Moderator of the ”Time Management im Studentenleben” Seminar, Deutschen Kulturzentrum Hermannstadt, 14th of July 2022.

• Innobusiness Grant, 9th of May 2022- Business Plan Award
• FameLab- Science for a better future”- Regional Hit 16th of April 2021- 1st place.

• “Petit Francais” Local Project Hit- 1st place (team)

• “Ulbs Smart” Innovative Ideas, 1st Hit, 2019, Winner

• ,,Lucian Blaga” Translation Competition- Honorable Mention. Faculty of Letters and Arts, 2019

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3rd place, skiing

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2020- 2nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2019- 2nd place. snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2019- 2nd place, skiing

==Social media profiles==
https://www.facebook.com/sofia.serb.9

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-serb-8103a7232/

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Fellow:Sofia Serb

2023-10-12T16:31:01Z

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==Bio==
Sofia is a doctoral student in Germanic Linguistics, focusing on the use and impact of language and text in advertising. She grew up in Sibiu, Romania, where she attended a German-Romanian bilingual school. This is where she discovered her interest in foreign languages, social sciences, and developed her international collaboration skills through a variety of projects and international exchanges.

She decided to follow her passion for languages and pursued a double BA in Applied Modern Languages, majoring in German and English. Due to the extracurricular programs offered by the "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sofia developed a passion for entrepreneurship and won several grants in the domain. This motivated her to enroll in a Master's program called International Communication in the Field of Economics (German Language), which combined all her strengths and professional interests. During her first year of the Master's program, Sofia worked as an account manager for one of the biggest companies in the IT and telecommunication field, after a series of smaller jobs and entrepreneurial initiatives that she had throughout high school and university,

In 2023, she was offered the opportunity to pursue her studies and enroll in a German PhD program to research the impact of languages in commercials. Sofia took this opportunity and is currently looking forward to conferences and fellow gatherings to enrich her professional network. In parallel, she has her own small translation company and volunteers regularly for social causes and involvement projects.

During her study time, Sofia participated in two Erasmus programs, a one year study exchange in Gothenburg, Sweden, and another 6 months student exchange in Brussels, Belgium, from which she greatly benefited. She was able to learn both Swedish and French, which she now speaks at an intermediate-advanced level. Additionally, she is actively involved in student associations, including the Erasmus Student Network, where she was the president of the local chapter. As a student buddy, she works to increase the international visibility of her home university.

Sofia is also a fellow of the Forthem Entrepreneurship program and is a skilled musician, playing the cello, guitar, and piano. When she is not playing music or spending time with her doggo, Sunny, she engages in social activities, such as playing board games. Among her other interests are the sports she practices, such as car racing, tennis, snowboarding, ice hockey, skiing, and longboarding, among others.

She is an open-minded individual who has traveled to more than 20 countries, enjoys meeting new people, and interacting with their cultures. If you would like to know more about her, the university, her UIF team, exchange programs, learn a new language or just chat, she would love to spend some time talking.

==Achievements==
• Forthem Summer School, Agder, Norway, 21st–25th of August 2023, Team Innovative Business Ideas, 1st place.

• Gaudeamus. "Contributions to Current Philological Research" Conference, 3rd edition, Facultatea de Litere a Universității din Oradea, 5th-6th of May 2023, German Section, BEST Paper of the German Section Award.

• Moderator of the ”Time Management im Studentenleben” Seminar, Deutschen Kulturzentrum Hermannstadt, 14th of July 2022.

• Innobusiness Grant, 9th of May 2022- Business Plan Award
• FameLab- Science for a better future”- Regional Hit 16th of April 2021- 1st place.

• “Petit Francais” Local Project Hit- 1st place (team)

• “Ulbs Smart” Innovative Ideas, 1st Hit, 2019, Winner

• ,,Lucian Blaga” Translation Competition- Honorable Mention. Faculty of Letters and Arts, 2019

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2023- 3rd place, skiing

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2020- 2nd place, snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Ski Competition, 2019- 2nd place. snowboarding

• ,,Lucian Blaga” University Snowboard Competition, 2019- 2nd place, skiing

==Social media profiles==
https://www.facebook.com/sofia.serb.9

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-serb-8103a7232/

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Fellow:Popa Catalin

2023-10-12T16:07:28Z

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==Bio==
I'm an enthusiastic and inquisitive student with a deep love for learning. My academic history reflects a consistent pursuit of excellence, and I thrive on confronting challenges directly. I adopt a proactive approach to learning, constantly seeking chances to enhance my expertise. Moreover, I excel as a team player, adept at cooperating with peers to accomplish shared objectives.

==Achievements==
First place in a competition about economics applied in mathematics.
National qualifier of the marketing Olympics in 2019.
Participation diploma for a line follower robot contest.
English speaking degree:Oxford C1.
Knowledge in Ocupational health and safety and social inclusion based on a diploma from University of Naples Federico II.

==Social media profiles==
Instagram:popa.catalin_

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2023-08-28T08:26:44Z

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==Bio==
I'm an enthusiastic and inquisitive student with a deep love for learning. My academic history reflects a consistent pursuit of excellence, and I thrive on confronting challenges directly. I adopt a proactive approach to learning, constantly seeking chances to enhance my expertise. Moreover, I excel as a team player, adept at cooperating with peers to accomplish shared objectives.

==Achievements==
First place in a competition about economics applied in mathematics.
National qualifier of the marketing Olympics in 2019.
Participation diploma for a line follower robot contest.
English speaking degree:Oxford C1.
Knowledge in Ocupational health and safety and social inclusion based on a diploma from University of Naples Federico II.

==Social media profiles==
Instagram:popa.catalin_

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2023-08-28T08:26:44Z

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