Prospective students were given personal insights into student life at the virtual university information evenings in May.
What's the best way to get prospective students up close and personal with students who talk about their degree program with shining eyes and share information that is hard to get hold of?
Quite simply, you make them a presenter and put them on a university-green interview couch. On both virtual university info evenings on May 18 and 20, Verena Schiche and Christopher Husar came live from the university's Celsiuz transfer lab to talk to students, alumni and university lecturers.
"I thought it was great that students were there to talk about their personal experiences and that you got even more first-hand information that you don't necessarily find on the website straight away," says Verena, delighted with her experience as co-moderator.
”"Whether business administration, healthcare management or social work, thanks to intensive preparations and the great willingness of all participants to get involved, we met representatives from each degree program who were available to answer our questions after their one-minute pitch," says Victoria Hohlfeld, who led us through the virtual program at the previous university information day.
Verena reports that she was mainly interested in culture and management in the run-up to the event, but as a result of the discussions, she became increasingly interested in communication psychology.
"The many brief discussions showed that you are spoiled for choice when choosing a degree course at the HSZG. But it's a good agony that should ultimately lead to the right choice," says 19-year-old Verena.
”"I was able to ask students and alumni what the highlight of their studies was. I was fascinated by this personal information. I will look at some of the feedback again."
Both events were streamed live on YouTube and have since been available to watch afterwards. A concept that was well received by the audience. While an average of over 80 people followed the livestream at the same time on May 18, it already had 650 views on the university's own YouTube channel the following day. The program reached similar dimensions two days later.
"We are particularly pleased that the events have brought us new subscribers to our HSZG channel," says Victoria Hohlfeld. She emphasizes how important it is for such events to create closeness between prospective students and the respective course representatives.
Co-presenter Christopher, who was almost certain that he wanted to study applied natural sciences at the beginning of the program with a focus on natural sciences and engineering on 20 May, is also convinced of this. "Over the course of the evening, however, the many conversations sparked my interest in molecular biotechnology, which was then topped by energy and environmental technology," smiles the 19-year-old.
In addition to the HSZG's degree courses, there was also plenty of information about other areas: research, university sports, life and living in the beautiful border triangle or the come-in weeks before the start of studies - these and similar topics rounded off the program.
Text: Cornelia Rothe M.A.
After our undergraduate degree programs, the Master's Info Day on 15 July 2021 will focus on our Master's degree programs.
