Christine Schreeb, who works in International Study Management at the School of Business, was looking for a new challenge. The 43-year-old decided to start her dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the School in February 2024. This decision means that she will be studying intensively in addition to working two part-time jobs. But Christine Schreeb is happy to accept these multiple burdens. “I’m doing this for myself,” she emphasizes, because she wants to grow and continue learning.
Christine Schreeb is actually a trained baker. She planned to become a Master Baker, but was forced to leave the bakery and give up her job for medical reasons. She then successfully retrained as an office communications specialist. This diverse experience not only helped her grow professionally, but also personally, she says today.
Alongside her job and studies, Christine has another important responsibility in her life: She is the mother of three children. “My children are grown up now,” she says. Her daughter and two sons, together with her husband, are fully behind Christine's decision and actively support her. This multiple burden undoubtedly requires a good balance between family, work, and studies, not to mention a great deal of organizational talent and stamina – all qualities that Christine clearly possesses.
Christine Schreeb has been on staff at Mainz University of Applied Sciences since 2018, and working in International Study Management at the School of Business for six months. Her responsibilities include supporting international students with all kinds of organizational matters, advising and supporting incoming and outgoing students on general questions about student exchanges and the semester schedule, and performing numerous administrative tasks.
Studying Business Administration is a personal challenge for Christine. She is ready to embrace new ideas and perspectives and looks forward to finding out where this path will take her. Her decision to continue her education shows that it is never too late to follow your dreams and take on new challenges. She has already completed her first lectures and seminars. She is handling the topics well, especially as she was already able to learn about some of them during her vocational training. “The degree program is wonderful, except for my fear of math,” she reports. “I’m spending all my time studying to pass the exam.” With so much willpower, however, we are convinced that Christine Schreeb will also successfully master this challenge.
