I’m Tanja, 24 years old. I was born and raised in Germany, but my roots are in the autonomous region of Kurdistan in northern Iraq. My parents immigrated in the 90s to Germany. Growing up between two cultures has shaped who I am and made me curious about the world and the different ways people live their lives.

Right now, I’m in my last semester of my bachelor’s degree in teaching education. It feels a bit surreal to be so close to finishing but I’m excited for what’s next. Teaching has always been something that inspires me and I can’t wait to start building my own path as a teacher.

Outside of studying, I love spending time with my girls whether it’s going out, exploring new places, or just laughing until our stomachs hurt. One of my favorite things is discovering new cafés, especially because I’m a huge coffee lover. There’s just something about trying out a cozy spot with a good Flat white that makes me so happy.

I’m also really passionate about experiencing different cultures. Whether through travel, food, music or just meeting new people, I love seeing how diverse the world is and learning from it.