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Bauhaus-Universität Weimar



From Preparation to Participation: A View into the Bauhaus Summer School

Here's a behind-the-scenes journey through the planning, people, and preparations that bring the Bauhaus Summer School to life

Hello, I'm Sandra! :)

And welcome to my work life... hehe

You might be wondering who I am. Well, I’m the Summer School Intern at the Bauhaus Summer School. Throughout July, I had the opportunity to experience everything that happens behind the scenes as the team prepared to welcome participants from all over the world. Then, as August arrived, I got to watch all those weeks of planning, organizing, and preparation come to life as students finally arrived and the campus filled with energy.

It was fascinating to see how every little detail we worked on in July became part of the participants’ experience.

So, let me take you along on this journey and give you a glimpse into what it takes to bring the Bauhaus Summer School to life.





But first... a little about me!

As you already know, my name is Sandra :D I grew up in Dubai—a city full of creativity, innovation, and people from all around the world. After completing my degree in Business Management, I decided to pack up my life (yes... somehow fit everything into three suitcases!) and move to Germany for a brand-new adventure. Looking back, it’s crazy how quickly life can change. One moment you’re saying goodbye to family and friends, and the next you’re starting a new chapter in a completely different country. But this is what makes experiences like these very exciting!

Okay, okay... enough about me. Let’s get back to the point!

So... what actually is the Bauhaus Summer School?

Most people imagine students simply arriving, attending classes, making friends, and exploring Weimar. And while that’s absolutely true, there’s another side that many people never get to see—the days and days (and dayyyys!) of preparation that make all of that possible.

Before the classrooms fill up and the campus comes alive with conversations in dozens of different languages, there is an entire team working behind the scenes to make sure every detail is ready.

And that’s exactly where my internship began!

The first few days were quite relaxed, giving me the chance to settle in, get familiar with the workflow, and learn how everything comes together behind the scenes. It was the perfect opportunity to understand the systems, ask lots and lots of questions, and see just how much preparation goes into making the Bauhaus Summer School happen.

And speaking of preparation... I definitely cannot continue without introducing the amazing team behind it all! They are the people who keep everything running smoothly and, of course, made me feel welcome from day one :)

Soooo, let’s meet the team!