Sophie

  12. April 2024 – Huch – what a whirlwind the last weeks have been! Just after my last post, I was hopping from one beautiful, intense experience to the next one. Within one week, I found myself attending a United Nations conference in New York City, and eating tacos in Mexico for Spring Break. […]

09. März 2025 – What a journey – from Austria to Boston, to an Austrian Ball in Boston. After a short time at home with my loved ones, I am back in the game again. Landing at Boston Logan Airport brought back memories of my arrival here in the fall – unsure what to expect

02.06.2025 – The slower pace during J-term was a much-needed break. As spring term kicked off, for a split moment I wondered – can I keep up with the fast pace again? Turned out, yes, getting back into high gear was as easy as adjusting to the slower rhythm of the holidays. And what a

With so many to-dos, knowing where to focus your energy and time on makes all the difference. Over time, I’ve found simple strategies, which made my load a little lighter and helped me spend my time more effectively. As readings took up so much time of my schedule last semester, I’ll dive right in with strategies that helped me to stay on top of them in a manageable time frame.

20.01.2025 – Last week we had an inspiring workshop in J-Term on writing illness narratives. Overall, my week was pretty calm and filled with class work, meeting friends, and trying out the e-piano I bought. I want to take advantage of this slower pace and answer a question, that I often get: How hard are

Holiday Mode On! Last week, I found myself nestling in the wooden rocker of my living room, a cup of chamomile tea in my hands. It first felt weird just sitting there, no looming deadlines or pressing obligations. During the semester, many weeks every second of my time from 5:30am to 10:00pm was completely planned

25.12.2024 – Merry Christmas everyone! I am writing this post in a cozy tiny house in Vermont, surrounded by snowy trees and fields at -19°C (-2.2°F) – the perfect environment to reflect on highlights, lessons learned, and the power of dreaming at a place where possibilities are unlimited. Before I tell you more about my

14.12.2024 – From dancing at the Harvard Kennedy School Winter Ball to exploring healthcare innovation at a top-tier conference – follow me around on last week’s adventures.  Final Weeks of my First Semester at Harvard Last week was a mix of emotions – wrapping up final assignments and celebrating the last weeks of this semester.

Discover my Thanksgiving adventures in NYC: cozy moments, festive lights, delicious vegan eats, and lessons on balancing study efficiency with self-care. A week of warmth and inspiration!

Discover what insights Harvard Medical School students receive on food insecurity and global health issues through volunteering and inspiration from Dr. Paul Farmer’s legacy.