Studying with distinction

It is still somewhat of an exception for young women to be interested in technical degree programs. But these exceptions do exist. And just how successfully women can graduate from an engineering degree was recently demonstrated.

A few days ago, 86 students from the class of 2014/2015 in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences received their diplomas. Among them were two exceptionally good female graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program—Ms. Rebecca Leska and Ms. Carolin Heinze—who completed their studies with the overall grade of “with distinction.” Ms. Mareen Hilbert, who also received an overall grade of “very good,” is among the best students in her class.These examples impressively demonstrate that young women, too, can complete a degree in technical disciplines with great success and can certainly keep pace with—and even outperform—their male peers.

Despite intensive efforts and proactive campaigns—such as Girls’ Day—too few young women are still choosing to pursue degrees in technical fields. In doing so, they often overlook the enormous future opportunities in the job market and the very good earning potential.

So, dear young women interested in technology, seize your opportunities and enroll in STEM degree programs. The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences offers you good study conditions and a modern education with a strong practical component, which will thoroughly prepare you for a good and independent professional occupation.