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TU Dortmund
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News:
10/6/2026
Growing Together & Learning from One Another
0 Right from the start, it was clear that the diverse mix of the group led to many engaging conversations. Over snacks and drinks, the participants quickly struck up conversations and got to know one another. An icebreaker game designed to help everyone get to know each other and remember names provided some extra movement and created a relaxed atmosphere. This not only helped everyone learn each other’s names quickly but also helped overcome any initial reservations. Discussion at the World Café Then it was time to get down to business: At the World Café, the students split into three groups and discussed questions related to college, personal challenges, and the start of a new chapter in their lives. The results from the discussion groups were then presented collectively. It became clear that there is no single “right” path through college and into a career. This makes it all the more important to share experiences, openly address questions, and learn from one another. What do I bring to the network? After another break with plenty of time for conversation and networking, the session concluded by focusing once again on the community itself. Each participant wrote down on a piece of paper what personal “impact” they would like to bring to the Talent Network. The answers were as diverse as the group itself: empathy, openness, enthusiasm, diverse perspectives, support, and humor were among the responses mentioned. They show that a network isn’t just built on contacts, but above all on people who are willing to get involved, support others, and develop new ideas together. And so, a varied afternoon filled with many conversations, new connections, and valuable insights came to an end. The Talent Network meeting demonstrated once again how much can be achieved when committed talents from different educational backgrounds and stages of life come together: exchange, mutual support, and plenty of inspiration for the next steps. …