Sarah Garton-Eisenacher

From Germany

Master's student at the Graduate Institute of Translation and Interpretation, Shanghai International Studies University

Garton-Eisenacher began studying Chinese in high school to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. In 2013, she traveled to Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, to immerse herself in the language, which solidified her career path and led to further studies in Sinology at the University of Cambridge.

Her passion for interpretation was ignited during her final year at Cambridge, where she interpreted for the Zhejiang Children's Choir. This experience revealed to her the rewarding challenges of interpretation. To gain practical experience, she worked in consulting and education, enhancing her translation skills and deepening her cross-cultural knowledge.

In 2022, Garton-Eisenacher returned to Hangzhou as a teacher, and quickly gained popularity for her fluency in Chinese, German, and English. Yet, she remained committed to her dream of becoming a professional interpretation, leading her to pursue a Master’s in German Interpretation at Shanghai International Studies University.

Reflecting on her new chapter, Garton-Eisenacher expressed her joy in returning to an academic environment and looks forward to honing her skills with like-minded peers.

Source: Office of International Student Affairs, SISU