Josef Mutschler: In the basic study
I'm particularly interested in how electronic devices work. I like to get to the bottom of things and that's why I enjoy understanding technology and tinkering with it myself. It excites me a lot to understand scientific and technical principles, to apply them and thus to design something useful.
What prompted you to begin your studies at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences?
First of all, I found the homepage very informative and professionally designed. The individual faculties are well presented and that made my decision much easier. Overall, the university has left me with a very good impression. I was then finally convinced by the diverse range of specializations in the electrical engineering and information technology program.
What do you like about studying at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology?
Generally, I have the impression that the study fits me and I have landed at the right faculty. The study is fun, my interest continues and I feel good about it.
For one thing, there are labs in almost all subjects, so you can practically apply the knowledge you have learned. Although these have unfortunately all taken place online so far, but I was still able to take away a lot. In addition, there are tutors in each subject who offer exercises to the lectures and answer questions if necessary.
What was surprising for you in the first semesters of your studies? What was different than expected?
I was positively surprised that the university is relatively manageable in terms of the number of fellow students in the subjects and the size of the lecture rooms. There are not these huge lecture halls, as I always thought. The lectures are similar to school lessons, and there is often a high value placed on the active participation of the students. At the beginning of my studies, I still thought that as a student you had nothing to say in the lectures. Today, however, I no longer see it that way.
What tip do you have for future students?
You should not approach the study with too much respect. The professors and lecturers are also just people. Therefore, I can advise future students not to have inhibitions, ask questions and cooperate. That's exactly what a course of study is all about. In general, you should "bite" and not give up if you do not understand something.