Yingwei Mu

A woman holding a flower.

Position Title
Graduate Student in German

She/Her
Sproul Hall 418
Office Hours
Winter 26: Monday 10-11am, Thursday 12-1 pm
Bio
I’ve always wanted to be a puer aeternus, but I am not. All I can do is mimic its outward form, drifting between different people, cultures, and systems of knowledge to satisfy a deep curiosity about myself, others, nature, and the universe. I hope to be a channel of connection and healing, like water, quietly flowing through the landscape to be part of something meaningful. I’m grateful to be living the life I’ve always dreamed of: to feel the joy of giving through teaching, to keep growing through experience and learning, and to freely explore the natural and supernatural elements I like in my research. Outside academia, I work part-time in astrology and cosmic numerology, guided by a quiet belief in transcendent forces.
Education and Degree(s)
  • 2016-2019, B.A., German Studies, Tongji University
  • 2017-2018, Exchange, German Studies, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
  • 2020-2022, M.A., Chinese Studies and Translation Studies, University of Bonn
Honors and Awards
  • Provost Fellow 2023-2024
  • Graduate Student Association's Travel Award 2024
  • Dean's Graduate Summer Support Award 2025
Courses
  • GER001-003
Research Interests & Expertise
  • Ecocriticism
  • Mysticism
  • Asian-German Studies
  • Translation Studies