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From student to staff: a decade at uni.lu

University of Luxembourg Season 1 Episode 1

When Ricarda Leidinger attended a student fair in Saarbrücken a decade ago, she had no idea that chance encounter would shape her entire future. Uncertain about her path after high school, this German student from Saarland found herself drawn to the University of Luxembourg's
Bachelor en Cultures Européennes, which perfectly combined her love of languages and humanities.

Ricarda takes us through her remarkable journey from hesitant first-year student to confident university administrator. Her story beautifully illustrates how stepping outside comfort zones—particularly with languages—can transform both personal and professional development. Initially doubting her French abilities, Ricarda chose the German track of her program, only to gradually discover that perfect language skills aren't necessary for meaningful communication and growth.

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Ricarda's recommandations 

What she studied : Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – Germanistik - FHSE I Uni.lu

If you want to get in touch with Ricarda, please feel free to contact her here 

Can you find Ricarda on this video of the 2015 Open Day. 

Interested in signing up for the Bachelor en Cultures Européennes?

Visit the website : bce.uni.lu
Applications are open from February until the 25 of June 2025.

If you have any specific questions regarding this Bachelor, please contact: bce.office@uni.lu

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People on this episode