Am 11. März 2025 fand im Rahmen des Projekts „Begegnung mit ehemaligen Schülerinnen“ ein Treffen mit Simone Schwarz statt.
Simone Schwarz war vor 15 Jahren Schülerin des Pädagogischen Gymnasiums, jetzt Gymme. Heute ist sie Ergotherapeutin und war außerdem auch als freiwillige Helferin in einem Krankenhaus in Tansania.
During her time at our school, Simone participated in an exchange programme and spent a year in Ireland. This experience taught her valuable lessons that later proved beneficial in her life. Upon her return, she gained a clearer understanding of who and what truly mattered to her. After graduating, Simone decided to pursue a career in occupational therapy by enrolling at Claudiana in Bolzano.
Simone has now been working as an occupational therapist for seven years. Initially, she did not enjoy her job, but over time, she grew to appreciate it.
A significant part of Simone’s life is her involvement with the Ost-West-Club, a space where young people gather to discuss various topics. Simone started as a participant and, for the past two years, has served as the club’s vice chairwoman. She believes the Ost-West-Club provides an excellent opportunity for young people to connect and engage in meaningful conversations.
Another passion of Simone’s is tattoos. She got her first tattoo at 18 and now has many colorful designs, some of which carry personal meaning while others are purely decorative.
Simone also fulfilled her dream of travelling to Africa by visiting Tanzania, where she volunteered at a hospital through the organization Asante. This organization focuses on improving healthcare in Tanzania and providing children with access to education and clothing. While working at the hospital, Simone observed cultural differences, such as families taking on caregiving roles due to the lack of professional care staff. She also spent time with the Maasai community, whose culture she found fascinating. Simone cherished this experience and plans to return to Tanzania in June.
In addition to her other roles, Simone works in palliative care, supporting patients with terminal illnesses during their final stages of life. Although emotionally challenging due to the inevitability of loss, she finds fulfillment in improving the quality of life for her patients during this critical time.
Simone Schwarz is an inspiring individual who dedicates herself to helping others and making a positive impact on the world. Her open-mindedness and curiosity about different cultures further enrich her life and work.
