From ice cream kiosks to council meetings, my first months as a journalism trainee at WAZ have been full of stories, struggles, and small wins.
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WAZ Traineeship
I wrote my first opinion piece and felt nervous, vulnerable, and more alive than ever. Here’s what happened, and why I’ll do it again.
From the field notes vault: What a volunteer reader, a library, and a love for books taught me about connection.
A young Syrian shares his path from war-torn childhood to hope in Germany. A powerful story about resilience, faith, and never giving up on your dreams.
This internship taught me a lot about journalism, and even more about myself. I’m still learning. But these lessons? They’re mine for life.
I officially started my traineeship with Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ). A two-year program with mentorship and newsroom placements.
From self-doubt and uncertainty to finding clarity and passion through journalism at WAZ.