Sophia Härig

Sophia, who was born in Cologne, spent seven months in Australia after graduating from high school before completing vocational training as an office management assistant. She then worked in event management for several years, organizing events with up to 1,000 guests. Over time, however, she realized she wanted to pursue a more creative career. Today, she is gaining practical experience in video editing for a film production company. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, staying active, and working on creative projects. Her goal is to build a career in the creative industries.

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