Secondment #1: Sofía

Our fellow Sofía is telling us about her recently completed secondment. Sofía is doing her PhD project at the department of Neuromotor Behavior and Exercise at the University of Münster and had the opportunity to visit the Department of Movement and Exercise Science at the University of Bern. 

 

“During my secondment in Bern, Switzerland, I had the opportunity to attend the Winter Academy, where I learned a lot about sports science research. It was great not only to dive into the theories but also to put them into practice by acquiring some skiing skills! While working there, I engaged in some very interesting discussions with the members of the motor control team, especially with Prof. Dr. Ernst-Joachim Hossner who encouraged me to explore attention topics at a deeper level from different perspectives and introduced me to new theories that I will bring into my PhD journey. Outside the academic side, I made sure to enjoy the beauty of Bern and its historical buildings. I also visited the Alps for some outdoor activities such as hiking and sledging. I am truly grateful for my time in Bern, where the team made me feel part of their community from the very start. I am looking forward to returning for the Summer School in June and continuing our work together.”